Montgomery Parks announced its July programming, including a Shakespeare production, a sensory-inclusive butterfly encounter and a hike for dog owners to explore nature with their pups.
June Events and Ticket Info
Shakespeare Beyond
July 8 and 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Locations: Lake Needwood Mansion (July 8) and Black Hill Regional Park (July 15)
Description: The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents an outdoor production of the play “Comedy of Errors.”
Cost: Free
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Night Fishing at Black Hill Regional Park
July 9, 6:00 to 11:59 p.m.
Location: Black Hill Discovery Center
Description: Attendees can catch fish under the stars at this after-hours event.
Cost: Free
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July Sensory Saturday
July 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Agricultural History Farm Park
Description: The Montgomery Parks Access Team hosts a sensory-inclusive event with fidget tools, alternative seating and support staff available.
Cost: $5 per person
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Sensory-friendly Butterfly Experience
July 24, 9:20 to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Brookside Gardens
Description: This modified event allows those with sensory sensitivities to interact with butterflies in an environment with natural light and fewer people.
Cost: $15.86 for ages 13 and older, $10.57 for ages three to 12 and free for children under three
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Foodie Fridays: Connecting: Distribution and Food Recovery
July 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Description: Attendees eat dinner while learning about how organizations connect people in need
Cost: $15 to $20 a person
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My Dog and Me Hike
July 26, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Brookside Nature Center
Description: Hikers explore surface-level trails with other dog owners at this adults-only event.
Cost: Free
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Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks
