Light Up the Lakefront is back at Rio in Gaithersburg this Saturday, December 6, bringing one of the area’s most popular holiday traditions to the waterfront. HOT 99.5’s Intern John, and The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo,” Alex Tsironis, will once again take the stage to host the event from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration promises an evening packed with lights, music, entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake (video of last year’s event below).
Colin Kaepernick will be a special guest at an upcoming fundraising event for Montgomery County Executive candidate Will Jawando, set to take place at Fork & Kitchen, an upcoming Rockville restaurant aiming to officially open by the end of the year. The event, scheduled for December 9 from 6pm to 9pm, highlights Jawando’s continued push to engage supporters as he shifts his full focus toward the county executive race.
The appearance marks Kaepernick’s second visit to Montgomery County this year. Earlier in 2025, the former NFL quarterback and nationally-known advocate for social justice addressed Montgomery County Public Schools leaders at the superintendent’s Administrative & Supervisory meeting. His message then centered on “challenging systems and championing justice,” themes consistent with his community and advocacy work since leaving the NFL.
Markoff’s Christmas Farm is officially open for the 2025 holiday season, welcoming visitors to its magical Christmas Village and immersive Christmas Trail on select dates throughout late November and December. The family-run holiday destination in Dickerson is open November 29 and 30, and December 5, 6, 7, 12, and 13.
Maryland has no shortage of history, but one of its most fascinating chapters begins long before statehood, colonial settlements, or even human existence. It dates back between 95 and 130 million years, when enormous creatures roamed what is now Prince George’s County. One of those giants, the Astrodon johnstoni, eventually became Maryland’s official State Dinosaur in 1998.
When MoCoShow reader Igor Gindin was digging through old Washington Post archives, he stumbled on a story that stopped him cold: Rambo… in Montgomery Village. Given that Rambo star Sylvester Stallone spent part of his childhood in Montgomery County, the headline almost feels like it could be true. But the real story is a bit stranger than that.
The 1992 critically acclaimed film A Few Good Men is remembered for its powerhouse cast of Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson, but one of its most memorable performances came from someone with strong Montgomery County roots: Wolfgang Bodison.
Jonathan Banks, who grew up in Montgomery County, is back in the global spotlight as he stars in Netflix’s newest hit miniseries The Beast in Me. The show is a psychological thriller that has quickly climbed to the top of the streaming platform’s rankings since its 2025 debut.
Banks graduated from Northwood High School in Silver Spring in 1966. He was born in Washington DC and spent his early childhood in Chillum Heights in Prince George’s County before his family moved to Montgomery County. He gained attention early in his career with roles in Airplane!, 48 Hours, and Beverly Hills Cop in the early 1980s.
A special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me will take place with a screening of the film followed by a live reunion conversation with stars Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton.
For DC-area listeners who grew up in the late ’90s and early 2000s, few stations bring back instant nostalgia like Z104. Before streaming, before curated playlists, before every song was on demand, Z104 was the place where pop fans discovered new music, heard their favorite DJs, and felt connected to something distinctly local. Nearly two decades after it signed off, the station still lives on in the memories of those who tuned in daily.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has released a master list of dance and theatre performances submitted by teachers for the 2025–2026 school year. The list, current below as of November 17, reflects the events reported so far, but MCPS notes that additional updates may be made throughout the year as schools finalize their schedules. Please check this link for any potential updates by MCPS.
Goldie Hawn, one of Montgomery County’s most famous natives, turns 80 on Friday, November 21. A couple weeks back, the beloved actress recently shared a TikTok video that left fans in awe of her energy and spirit. As reported by Parade, Hawn hopped onto a mini trampoline for what she calls “mindful movement,” bouncing, twirling, and throwing her arms into the air while a Dua Lipa song played in the background.