National Poetry Month – Junior Poets

Rock Creek Park

Special Event
  • Apr 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Poetry doesn’t have to be boring and literary. Children’s poetry has a long and fun tradition. Come out to the Nature Center to celebrate National Poetry Month by reading fun examples of poetry and then writing your own. Draw inspiration from our parks natural beauty or the silliness of your own mind and life and turn it into art of your own. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW

Latitude and Longitude 38.960047, -77.051760

Schedule

Date:

Apr 19, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Other
  • Talk
Tags: national poetry month, 250, 250th anniversary, nature poetry