List of Upcoming Montgomery County Recreation Holiday Events

For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 2, 2021

Many think December is the most wonderful time of the year, and Montgomery County Recreation has numerous holiday events to bring out the spirit of the season. These holly, jolly activities include activities such as the annual holiday craft show; letters to Santa: a pancake breakfast; musical activities; arts and crafts, community giving and more. The events will take place at community recreation centers located throughout the County.

“This year our recreation team has special fun and surprises planned to help us come together as a community,” said Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley. “I hope everyone can join at least one event, and hopefully all of them.”

Holiday activities include:

Holiday Pajama Movie Night, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3
Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
Get your golden ticket to board the polar express movie night. Wear your most comfortable pajamas, grab a bag of popcorn and a nice warm cup of cocoa with marshmallows and relax with this favorite holiday movie.
Montgomery County Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4
Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville
Featuring local and regional artists’ original works of fine art; photography; fabric arts; Jewelry; candles; holiday decorations; woodwork and more.
Letters to Santa, 3 – 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4
Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road
Enjoy letter writing; photos with Santa; cookie decorating; crafts; music and more.
Deck the Halls – Student Service Learning , 6 – 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6
Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
Bring holiday cheer to the Sunrise Senior Living in Montgomery village through this tiny holiday trees service project.
Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
Make spirits brighter with this card making party for our local an active military and first responders.
Stuff a Stocking – Student Service Learning , 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8
Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
Stuff a stocking to bring holiday cheer to homeless shelters in Montgomery County.
Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
The new books that have been collected will be wrapped and shared with Damascus families.
Plum Gar’s Winter Wonderland, 6 – 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown
An evening of holiday fun, which includes karaoke; cookie and ornament decorating; gift wrapping and light refreshments.
Santa’s Holiday Workshop, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton
For families and individuals with disabilities. Santa and the elves will be there for photos, crafts and games and a holly, jolly celebration in a sensory- friendly environment.
Breakfast with Santa, 9 – 11 a.m., Sunday Dec. 19
Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville
This fun-filled breakfast will include a visit from Santa. $8 per person.

Many of the activities are free, however, registration is encouraged as many events have limited space. Residents who have registered will have priority admittance if the event fills to capacity.

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