Montgomery Parks Lists a Couple Things to do on Sunday, January 30

Montgomery Parks has put together a list of things to do this weekend:

Groundhog Day Celebration

Maydale Nature Classroom holds its Groundhog Day Celebration Sunday, January 30, at 3 pm with stories, activities, and crafts focused around the large rodent. The program is best for ages three to eight, and registration is required.

A groundhog on a grassy hillside looks into the distance.

Celebrate Skating Day and Winter Ice Show

Wheaton Ice Arena has two cool programs this week. Bring the family to Celebrate Skating Day on Thursday, January 27, 4:30 to 6:15 pm, and enjoy public skating, crafts, and games. Get your tickets on ActiveMONTGOMERY. And, figure skaters strut their moves and skills during the Winter Ice Show on Sunday, January 30, 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm. Free admission.

Young ice skater pauses at the indoor ice rink. His hands are on his cheeks. There are other ice skaters behind him.

Something Awesome

Looking for free family fun? Black Hill Nature Programs has Something Awesome on Sunday, January 30. Drop in at the Black Hill Visitor Center from 2 to 4 pm and pick up materials for you and the kids to enjoy winter outdoor activities at Black Hill Regional Park. This is a free, self-guided program.

Snow on pine tree branches.

Waterfowl Month

February is Waterfowl Month, and there are many birding opportunities around Black Hill Regional Park. Download this bird resource  from Black Hill Nature Programs then visit and see how many of our feathered friends you can find.

Canada geese and a duck rest on ice on Little Seneca Lake at Black Hill Regional Park.

For these and more programs, visit the Winter Guide on our website.

 

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