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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Kentlands Mansion! Join us for a fun, creative activity as we decorate fabric squares that will be sewn into a memory quilt. All materials are provided for this free event, just bring your creativity.

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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Don’t miss a hilarious, madcap musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series. Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics. Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out!

*Note: there are two shows
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MCPL is celebrating 10-years of MoComCon this March!

MoComCon is a FREE celebration of all things comics, graphic novels, and fandoms!

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Celebrate the vernal equinox on a nature walk with a volunteer naturalist. Look for early spring wildflowers, migrating birds, and creepy crawlies under logs. Start your weekend with a relaxing hike to clear your head and stimulate your mind. Perfect opportunity to add to your Miles for Maryland tally!

Free and fun for all ages. Please meet at Chickadee Picnic Area

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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MCPL is celebrating 10-years of MoComCon this March!

MoComCon is a FREE celebration of all things comics, graphic novels, and fandoms!

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Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore, is a fun and touching family musical. Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in the mirror? With the help of her loveable schoolmates, including an amazingly talented ballerina, a cutie jock, a charming ditz and a totally kooky teacher, Freckleface learns that everyone is different – and that’s what makes everyone special. 

*There are two showings"
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Explore the exciting world of neuroscience! Join brain experts and museum educators to enjoy interactive demonstrations and exhibits about the brain. Learn about prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injury, discover how your brain works, and explore STEM career paths.

FREE! Open to the public. No RSVP required.

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Explore the exciting world of neuroscience! Join brain experts and museum educators to enjoy interactive demonstrations and exhibits about the brain. Learn about prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injury, discover how your brain works, and explore STEM career paths.

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Featuring

World-wide treasures · Over 40 exhibits · Door prizes · Demonstrations · Free workshop · Free specimens for the kids · Free kids' Mini Mine · Food for sale · Fluorescent minerals · Raffle · Information Center · Plenty of free parking

Dealers from Around the Country

Fossils · Jewelry · Findings · Beads · Minerals · Geodes · Gifts · Shells · Slabs · Fluorescents · Books · Equipment · Carvings · Meteorites · Jewelry boxes · New Age items · Gems · Gem roughs · And much more.

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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Our 5K Breeze is a scenic run/walk through the beautiful Ruppert Nursery tree farm, offering a peaceful and unique course surrounded by rows of trees. 🌳 Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a steady jog with friends, it’s a refreshing way to spend the morning. Stay after for music, post-race snacks, and family-friendly fun!

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Sunday Serenade Series returns with live performances from talented local musicians the whole family can enjoy. Settle in, sip a cup of coffee, tap your toes—or get up and dance—and soak up the music. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your weekend on a high note.

Each Sunday features a different local artist or group, showcasing a variety of musical styles throughout the season.

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Shop Ukrainian gifts and handcrafted treasures, and enjoy delicious food. 

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

Event Page

👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

Event Page

👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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Experience deep relaxation through the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, and more. Rest comfortably—seated or lying down—and drift into a peaceful soundscape illuminated by candlelight. Leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and centered. Please bring a yoga mat and any items that will help you relax, such as a pillow or blanket.

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DocsReads is a book presentation series by Docs In Progress, featuring works by documentary filmmakers and authors. Join us to explore books and engage in inspiring conversations.

The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street, by Mike Tidwell, chronicles how the sudden loss of mature trees on a single street in Takoma Park, Maryland, becomes a window into the larger impacts of climate change, urban development, and extreme weather.

In the documentary directed by Richard Hall, author Mike Tidwell gives a tour of his neighborhood, the inspiration for his book. Using one square block, the film shows how the consequences of climate change can be seen on any spot on the planet.

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

Event Page

👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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The Silver Spring (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host the Black Family Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 28, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Silver Spring Civic Center.

This free community event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.

The event will feature free health screenings, wellness education, and resources designed to help individuals and families live healthier lives. Attendees can receive blood pressure checks and learn more about heart health, breast and prostate cancer awareness, dental care, and mental health. The expo will also include community resources, health tips, giveaways, free food, and family-friendly activities for all ages.

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Don’t let her infectious smile fool you; beneath the radiant exterior lies the soul of a fierce and fiery dobro player. You may know Abbie Gardner from the Americana trio Red Molly, but with her 2022 solo album DobroSinger, she carved out a space all her own. The album, full of gritty-sweet tales of love and loss, reached #11 on the Billboard Blues chart and was featured in Bluegrass Unlimited.

Her live show is truly one-of-a-kind: heartfelt vocals, a warm stage presence, and top-notch picking on an instrument that’s usually in the background. Come for the intimate ballads, stay for the raw, bluesy dobro riffs. Abbie Gardner covers all your musical bases.

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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Batizado is a traditional capoeira ceremony where new members are officially welcomed into the group and receive their first corda (belt), while continuing members advance to higher levels based on their progress and dedication. Preceding the Batizado, the Capital Games transforms into an electrifying spectacle where capoeiristas from around the world converge to demonstrate extraordinary acrobatic prowess and masterful techniques in dynamic competition. Athletes execute gravity-defying flips, lightning-fast sequences, and precise movements that showcase years of dedicated training, creating an atmosphere charged with energy as participants push the boundaries of what's possible in capoeira. Both milestone events celebrate individual achievement and the bonds of community and friendship that define ACDC, uniting practitioners across continents in their shared passion for this remarkable art form. Free to attend. Rather than charging admission fees that could exclude community members, we conduct a canned food drive, ensuring our event remains open to all while supporting local food banks.

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Chill out with some yoga and sip on wine for the perfect unwind combo at Sip N Flow!

Join us for Sip N Flow: Wine Yoga!

Ready to unwind and have some fun? Come experience a unique blend of yoga and wine tasting all in one vibe-filled session. Perfect for relaxing your body and sparking good convo, this in-person event is all about flowing through poses then sipping a curated selection of wines. Whether you're a yoga pro or just here for the good times, Sip N Flow is where chill meets spill. Grab your spot, bring your mat, and let's flow together!

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👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

Event Page

👾 March = Monster Madness in Gaithersburg, MD.

Slam Dunk into Savings at Monster Mini Golf Gaithersburg, as we turn up the competition with limited-time online specials available March 16-31 only!

Build your own winning lineup with:

🎳 Bowling
⛳ Glow Mini Golf
🔦 Laser Maze
🥽 Virtual Reality
🕹 State-of-the-Art Arcade Play

Perfect for spring plans, weekend outings, and last-minute fun in Gaithersburg, MD.

These March Into Monster Madness specials are only available for a limited time, so grab your crew and make it count.

Visit our Gaithersburg location page to plan your visit and check out the offers.

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Have you ever been curious about fusing glass? Come experience it first hand and make a small piece to hang in your window (or your wall) and one to give away to a child who attends Camp Erin, a weekend camp experience for grieving children that is sponsored by Caring Matters*.

The class will provide clear instruction about cutting and chopping glass to construct your piece, show some of the varieties of fused glasses and show you. A few experienced glass cutters will be on hand to help!

Both pieces will be available for view the following week after a kiln firing. You will pick which you want to keep and which you want to donate. If there is time, you may be able to do an additional donation. Because of the nature of the glass and limited tools, there will be an 8 person class limit. Ages 16+ are welcome to join!

Bring your curiosity and your creativity and let’s have fun!

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Mark your calendars for our annual Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5th, from 9:00-10:00AM. Registration will begin at 8:45AM. All kids from birth-5th grade are invited to participate. We ask that you please register in advance. Online registration will close on Sunday, March 29.

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Docs In Progress proudly presents the award winning film, Love Chaos Kin, a documentary by Chithra Jeyaram, as part of our Silver Screen Series. Join us on Thursday, April 9 at 7 PM at Docs In Progress for a special screening, followed by a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker Chithra Jeyaram.

FILM SYNOPSIS
An unexpected pregnancy compels an Indian immigrant mother to help her adopted twin daughters reconnect with their White birth mother and estranged Native American father, exposing raw class divides while transforming their understanding of identity and belonging.

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The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announces the 2026 Bethesda Film Fest. Five short documentary films have been selected by the esteemed panel of judges. The screenings will be held at 7pm on Friday, April 10th; and 7pm on Saturday, April 11th. All films are shown at both screenings and are followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. Tickets are $15.

The 2026 films are A Score in Absence, by Max Rykov; Bay to Baltimore by Camila De Ilhéus & Samantha Mitchell; Jacob Kainen: The Last Expression by Jon Gann; Kil & the Kids by Ethan Baker; and The Danger of Disclosure by Carolyn McCulley.

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Join us for the USG Open House on April 11 from 10AM–2PM! Explore bachelor’s and graduate programs, meet faculty and staff, attend info sessions, and tour campus—all in one place. Register today!
Located at the USG Campus - Building IV (Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Facility)
9631 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850

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Handmade books come in an exciting variety of colors, shapes and sizes. How they handle, what secrets they openly share or hide, what papers are used, all add to their unique character and style. Useful as journals, art platforms, keepsakes or a home for your very own stories. In this introductory book making class, we’ll make 3 different books to form an understanding of how some books are sewn (Pamphlet stitch book), glued (Lotus Book) and folded together (Concertina or Flag Book). On our journey, we’ll see how paper and its grain impact our books, and what tools we need.

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One of Olney Theatre Center’s community partners, the Sandy Spring Slave Museum, has developed extraordinary genealogy tools in its quest to document the rich heritage of African-American families in Montgomery County.

Because Appropriate deals in genealogy and legacy, we’re proud to welcome Sandy Spring Slave Museum back to lead a genealogy workshop led by historian and researcher Natalie Thomas. This session offers practical tools and databases to help you become a genealogy detective, connect with your roots, and begin building your family tree. This hands-on activity pairs beautifully with watching Appropriate, a play that delves into family dynamics and generational legacies—making it a fun and meaningful way to engage with the themes of the show.

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Join us for a LIVE tour of tonight’s sky followed by our NEW pre-recorded fulldome planetarium show, Forward to the Moon.

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon.

Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio with funding from NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin.

Pick up an MC Planetarium Loyalty Card to keep a record of your attendance and look forward to an award after 10 visits.

Parking:
Parking is available on Takoma Ave and in the employee parking lot off Takoma Ave.

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Join us under the 30 ft dome in the state-of-the-art Digistar planetarium for a LIVE tour of tonight’s night sky, including constellations, planets, and nebulas you can spot right here in Takoma Park. Then, explore beyond what our eyes can see by combining the power of electromagnetic radiation, enormous telescopes, and the planetarium theater to travel beyond our Solar System.

Your guide will be Erin Benitez, Planetarium Lab Coordinator, who will answer any of your questions after the presentation.

Pick up an MC Planetarium Loyalty Card to keep a record of your attendance and look forward to an award after 10 visits.

Parents must accompany children.

Parking:
On street parking is available on Takoma Avenue. Attendees may park in the employee lot next to the Leggett Bldg.

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Sing your heart out with Micah Hendler at the Community Sing piano bar! With a pianist at the keys, a songbook of beloved showtunes and crowd favorites, and Micah’s infectious energy leading the room, you’ll have the chance to call out requests and join in the fun. It’s an evening of nostalgia, laughter, and community through song.

This is a free event!

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