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    Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

    Maryland

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  • Changes to Visitor Service due to Sequestration

    Due to mandatory, across-the-board budget cuts, some visitor services in this park have changed. Please check the Plan Your Visit section for more information.

Schedule Of Events

Check the database below for a daily activities. We offer a wide assortment of programs geared to a wide range of audiences. So, if you are a kid or an adult, if you like history or nature; there is something for you at Oxon Cove Park!

Programs may be canceled without prior notice. Please call before you come to check the schedule. The number is 301-839-1176.

Click here to take a look at our schedule. Weekend daily programs are on page one and page two contains our special events. You can also check the database below for scheduled programs.
 
visitors pressing cider
Visitors help press apples into cider during our 2009 Cultural Holiday Festival.
 

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Events Upcoming for May

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  • Moovelous  Milk

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Education program for grades kindergarden to 3rd grades. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Animal Life on the Farm

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    Education program for grades pre-K to 1st grades.
    . More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Exploring the Past at Oxon Cove Park

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    Education program for grades kindergarden to 6th More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Sheep Shearing

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    Sheep Shearing More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Location:
    Oxon Hill Farm
    Fees:
    free

  • Meet the Dairy Cow

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Help with the chores. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Location:
    Dairy Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Wagon Ride

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Scenic ride through the park property. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 1:30 AM
    Location:
    Barnyard area
    Fees:
    Free

  • Chores on the Farm

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Family Fun More

    Location:
    Oxon Hill Farm
    Fees:
    Free

  • Moovelous  Milk

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Education program for grades kindergarden to 3rd grades. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Reading Stories with Ranger Steph

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Ages 0 to 5, and accompanying adults are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and other activities. More

    Location:
    Oxon Hill Farm
    Fees:
    Free

  • Animal Life on the Farm

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Education program for grades pre-K to 1st grades.
    . More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Exploring the Past at Oxon Cove Park

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Education program for grades kindergarden to 6th More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Chicken and Egg

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Help with the farm chores. More

    Time:
    11:00 AM
    Location:
    Barnyard area
    Fees:
    Free

  • Meet the Dairy Cow

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Help with the farm chores. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Dairy Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Wagon Ride

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Scenic ride through the park property. More

    Time:
    1:30 PM
    Location:
    Barnyard area
    Fees:
    Free

  • The Park's Past: An Invitation to Learn the Story of Oxon Cove Park

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Mt. Welby tours More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Mt. Welby
    Fees:
    Free

  • Let's Celebrate National Egg Month

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    We will learn new things and have fun while celebrating National Egg month. More

    Time:
    10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    Location:
    Oxon Hill Farm
    Fees:
    Free

  • Moovelous  Milk

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Education program for grades kindergarden to 3rd grades. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Animal Life on the Farm

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Education program for grades pre-K to 1st grades.
    . More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Exploring the Past at Oxon Cove Park

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Education program for grades kindergarden to 6th More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Visitor Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Chicken and Egg

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Help with the farm chores. More

    Time:
    11:00 AM
    Location:
    Barnyard area
    Fees:
    Free

  • Meet the Dairy Cow

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Help with the farm chores. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM
    Location:
    Dairy Barn
    Fees:
    Free

  • Wagon Ride

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Scenic ride through the park property. More

    Time:
    1:30 PM
    Location:
    Barnyard area
    Fees:
    Free

  • The Park's Past: An Invitation to Learn the Story of Oxon Cove Park

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Mt. Welby tours More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Mt. Welby
    Fees:
    Free

Did You Know?

ranger milking cow

An average dairy cow weighs about 1,400 pounds and can drink an average of 35 gallons of water a day -- the equivalent of a bathtub full of water!  There are six cattle that live on Oxon Hill Farm.