# Things to do with kids at Brookside Nature Center

> 2 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902, in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Evening Campfire: Owls](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/evening-campfire-owls--listing-ba86f0282961499428e0321d) — Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Brookside Nature Center, Wheaton · From $10 · checked Oct 11. Learn about local wildlife, roast marshmallows and take an optional evening hike.
- [Nature Nights: Rodents at Brookside Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/nature-nights-rodents-at-brookside-nature-center--listing-14c71ce10ce3513ed7b97a73) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Brookside Nature Center, Wheaton · Ages 7+ · From $10 · checked Oct 24. A two-hour Friday-evening program for children 7 and up with a registered adult at Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton. Through games and interactive activities, families learn…

## Recently ended

- [Make & Take: Pumpkin Bird Feeders](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/make-and-take-pumpkin-bird-feeders--listing-fdff0bd8e27890210b8f7632) — ended Sat, Oct 24
- [Little Naturalist: Trail Buddies — October 14](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/little-naturalist-trail-buddies-october-14--listing-d5f8fce37170981411da0b60) — ended Wed, Oct 14

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