Ellsworth Dog Park Closes for Renovations
The Ellsworth Urban Dog Park will close for renovations starting Feb. 3 and remain closed through August 2025. Montgomery Parks will upgrade the park by building a retaining wall, improving… Read More
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Wheaton Ice Arena to Close for Renovations in Spring
Montgomery Parks will close Wheaton Ice Arena from mid-April 2025 to early October 2025 for refrigeration system upgrades. The closure will suspend all public skating sessions, camps, programs, and rentals… Read More
Part of Sligo Creek Open Parkway to Close Fridays
About a mile-long portion of the Sligo Creek Open Parkway will be suspended on Fridays to help lighten traffic from Purple Line construction. A 1.1-mile southern portion between Old Carroll… Read More
What’s Open and Closed in Montgomery County for MLK Day
Montgomery County government offices will close on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schedule changes: County offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. State offices and courts—Closed. State Motor… Read More
Montgomery Parks’ Winter Hikes Offer Chance to Explore, Enjoy Outdoors
Montgomery Parks invites residents to embrace the outdoors with a series of winter hikes promoting physical and mental well-being. Options include evening treks, moonlit adventures, dog-friendly hikes, and a flashlight-free… Read More
Holiday Festivities Return to Derwood’s Agricultural History Farm Park
Christmas on the Farm, an annual holiday tradition at the Agricultural History Farm Park, returns Dec. 7-8, from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy holiday crafts, music, barn decorations,… Read More
Montgomery Parks Ofrece Espectáculos Sobre Hielo Gratuitos
Montgomery Parks anunció dos espectáculos sobre hielo gratuitos para celebrar las fiestas. Los siguientes espectáculos sobre hielo son: Espectáculo Sobre Hielo Invernal de Cabin John: El sábado 14 de diciembre… Read More
Montgomery Parks Offers Free Ice Shows
Montgomery Parks announced two free ice shows to celebrate the holidays: Cabin John Winter Ice Show: On Saturday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cabin John… Read More
Springsong Museum Honoring Rachel Carson’s Sense of Wonder Planned in Silver Spring
Rachel Carson, a biologist and author of Silent Spring, conducted much of her writing and pesticide studies along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River in Silver Spring. Her work… Read More
Montgomery Parks to Host ‘Turkey Talk’ in Colesville
Montgomery Parks will host the “Turkey Talk” event for children ages 3 to 5 years-old on Thursday, Nov. 21 in Colesville. The event is to teach families with young children… Read More
Colesville Dog Park to Close for Construction
Ellsworth Urban Dog Park will close for construction from mid-November to May 2025, Montgomery Parks announced. The project will include upgrades to gates and entrances near the large and small… Read More
Free Fall Wedding Showcase at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens will host its Fall Wedding Vendor Showcase on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and offers… Read More