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Upcoming Featured Events

May
04

Paddle and Paint the Potomac

9:00AM, (16-Adult) Take a short paddling trip up the Potomac River and take in the…

May
04

Adapted Park Explorers

10:00AM, (6-11 yrs.) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit your…

May
08

Nature Storytime

3:30PM, (3-6 yrs.) Join us for bi-weekly story time at the Nature Center. Each session…

May
10

Fishing for Parent and Child

10:00AM, (5-Adult) Learn how to fish alongside your parent or child as you enjoy the…

May
10

Geocaching by Boat

3:30PM, (10-Adult) Kayak or canoe along the Potomac River in search of hidden treasure…

May
10

Amphibian Adventures After Dark

8:30PM, (5-Adult) Listen to the frogs singing at night and learn how to identify them…

Birding at the Bend

Join Robin Duska for a guided birding walk at Riverbend Park. This exciting program is held during the first and third Fridays of each month starting on April 4 and ending on October 17, 2025. The program starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. Birders meet at the Nature Center parking lot, 8814 Jeffery Road, Great Falls.

The program is free.

Bluebells Bonanza, A Blooming Adventure at Riverbend Park

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wildflower walks
Live animals
Multiple exhibitors
Live music
Kids' crafts
Delectable food offerings
Children under the age of 5 are free

Online tickets - $10 until April 4
Day event admission - $15

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Join the Bloom!

Enjoy Group Adventures!

Did you know that there is a fee for groups of 12 or more?
Get your group pass today!
Gather your group of 12 or more and secure your group pass.
Enjoy Riverbend Park at just $30 for up to 60 people.
For bigger groups beyond 60, it's only $30 for the initial 60 and $1 per additional person.
Reserve your spot now by calling the Visitor Center at 703-759-9018.