Black Birders Week: Wings of Watkins
Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration.
Youth - Activities & Events Calendar
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Tarmac Tour
Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today.
Ticket Price: $10 for residents, $13 for non-residents
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Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America
Some of the people who have made this country so awesome sometimes go unnoticed. To celebrate them and the incredible ways they have made this country better, each installment of this series pairs a storybook about overlooked American trailblazers with a fun...
Ticket Price: Free
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National History Day Ice Cream Social
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for..." history and ice cream! Celebrate National History Day and cool off at the College Park Aviation Museum with free scoops for kids generously provided by Flavor of Love Ice Cream Truck. Join educators as...
Ticket Price: Free
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How Colonial America Got the Word Out
Students will explore the fascinating history of printmaking in the 18th century and its influence on the American Revolution.
Ticket Price: $10/student; chaperones are free.
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Cub Corner
Think like a scientist with Ada Twist! Inspired by the book Ada Twist, Scientist, by Andrea Beaty, young innovators will design and decorate their own lab safety goggles while sparking creativity, curiosity, and hands-on STEAM fun.
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Cub Corner
Think like a scientist with Ada Twist! Inspired by the book Ada Twist, Scientist, by Andrea Beaty, young innovators will design and decorate their own lab safety goggles while sparking creativity, curiosity, and hands-on STEAM fun.
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It’s a Grand Old Flag
Students will discover the origins of the American flag, from its inception at the dawn of the revolution to the many changes since, and learn about key figures who shaped the symbol of our nation.
Ticket Price: $5/child
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Dine, Learn & Move: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to focus on protecting and strengthening our brain health
Ticket Price: Free
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Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series
What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history.
Ticket Price: Free
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations.
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Pop 'Til You Drop
Join us for bubbles, music, games, and activities. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. This event will feature bubble stations, bubble art, a foam zone, a bubble dance party, and bubble themed treats.
Ticket Price: $10/Person; Non-Residents $13/Person
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations.
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Maryland History Day Showcase
Step into a whirlwind of creativity and history as award‑winning Maryland History Day projects take over the museum.
Ticket Price: Free
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Soarin’ into Summer
Soar into summer with the College Park Aviation Museum! In collaboration with Legacy Bridges STEM Academy NASA ASTRO CAMP Community Partnership, campers will dive into a new aviation theme each day through hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor adventures, and exciting experiments from 10 am–2 pm.
Ticket Price: $125 residents/$141.25 NR
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Bilingual Cub Corner
Join us for a Bilingual (English and Spanish) reading of Going on a Plane, by Anna Civardi and illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.
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Bilingual Cub Corner
Join us for a Bilingual (English and Spanish) reading of Going on a Plane, by Anna Civardi and illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations.
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations.
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Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America
Some of the people who have made this country so awesome sometimes go unnoticed. To celebrate them and the incredible ways they have made this country better, each installment of this series pairs a storybook about overlooked American trailblazers with a fun...
Ticket Price: Free
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Peter Pan with Brightstar Theatre
Join Brightstar Theatre’s acclaimed comic duo Lenny and Mabel as they hilariously work to bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play.
Ticket Price: $8 adult / $6 child & groups of 20+
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Peter Pan with Brightstar Theatre
Join Brightstar Theatre’s acclaimed comic duo Lenny and Mabel as they hilariously work to bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play.
Ticket Price: $8 adult / $6 child & groups of 20+
