It’s Monday, Dec. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Holiday Markets: Montgomery County offers a variety of fall and winter markets.
2. Municipal Monday:
- Gaithersburg: The mayor and council meet at 7:30 p.m. View agenda
- Rockville: The mayor and council meet at 5:30 p.m. View agenda
3. Student Video Contest: The deadline for the Speak Up, Save A Life student video contest has been extended to Jan. 4, 2026.
The Speak Up Save A Life video contest deadline has been extended. Students can now work on their videos over winter break, with submissions due by midnight on January 4. Middle & high school students in MoCo are eligible & the top prize is $5,000.
Info: https://t.co/Elt2O0fXau pic.twitter.com/VOTFdzgYQ9
— Montgomery County MD Government (@MontgomeryCoMD) November 26, 2025
4. Garden of Lights: Tickets are on sale now for Brookside Gardens’ Garden of Lights in Wheaton.
Whether you're looking for a date idea or looking to get the whole family out, Garden of Lights has something for everyone! Surround yourself with magical winter light displays starting this November 21 through January 4 at Brookside Gardens. Tickets: https://t.co/0N6D28CfUu pic.twitter.com/JZBg4wRmYx
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) October 29, 2025
5. ICYMI: Experience the 2025 Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade with this special edition of The Pulse.
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