Archaeology Tour and Sunday Serenade Among Special Events to be Hosted by Montgomery Parks

An archaeology tour and a Sunday serenade are among the special events that will be presented by Montgomery Parks this weekend.

The schedule of special events will include:

• Archaeology Tour. Saturday, April 27. 11–11:30 a.m. Josiah Henson Museum and Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda. Learn about the features and artifacts that inform our understanding of the Rev. Josiah Henson’s life at Riley Plantation. Ages 6 and older. Tickets available at the front desk on the day of the tour. $3 per person (fee does not include museum admission).
• Sunday Serenade. Sunday, April 28. 10–11:30 a.m. Cabin John Regional Park, 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda. The amphitheater will host a different live music performance each Sunday. Bring seating or a blanket. Pastries will be available for purchase. Eric Scott Band (April 7. R&B/Funk); Zachary Smith and the Mardi Gras Kings (April 14. Louisiana/New Orleans styles); Geno Marriott (April 21. Smooth Jazz); ZADIA and Jeremiah Miles (April 28, Neo-Soul). Free.

Programs for residents 55-and over:

• Strong & Fit (55+). Through May 21. 10–11 a.m. Dewey Local Park, 11720 Dewey Road, Wheaton. Registration required. Free.

Attractions opening for the season in April include:

• Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John Regional Park and Wheaton Regional Park. Open weekends.
• Kingsley Schoolhouse Tours. First Sunday of the month. Through October. 1–4 p.m. Little Bennett Regional Park, 24472 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg. Free.
• Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park: Guided Tours and Open House. Second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Through October. Noon–4 p.m. 3610 Brookeville Road, Olney. Free.

Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery. Visit the Spring 2024 Montgomery Parks Program Guide.