Turn your eyes skyward and enjoy the amazing sites from Observatory Park, home to the historic Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory.
Observatory Park will be dark, but please do not bring a bright flashlight; bring a red light as it will be less intrusive to other watchers. Red cellophane will be available to cover any white light flashlights. Also adjust the brightness of electronic devices. These events are free, but require registration.
Montgomery Parks has announced its May line-up of special events. From unique Mother’s Day activities to salsa and yoga in the parks to archaeological adventure and spending a day at the splash park, there’s fun for the whole family this May at Montgomery Parks.
May Events at Montgomery Parks Include:
Nature, music, chess, crafts, and more! Check out our suggestions for activities around parks April 28 to May 1 in this week’s Parks’ Picks!
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The Lancaster County Dutch Market is Germantown is hosting its first outdoor pig roast and chicken barbecue from today until Saturday at 12623 Wisteria Drive in Germantown.. Hours today, Thursday, April 28th, run until 6pm. Friday, April 29th goes from 9am until 7pm and Saturday, April 30th goes from 9am until 3pm.
The 2022 Laytonsville Community Parade is returning to Laytonsville on Saturday, May 14 “Better Together for 130 Years” after a couple years off due to Covid-related concerns. “Everyone is invited to join the Town of Laytonsville in celebrating the 130th anniversary and the return of the parade on Saturday, May 14, 2022.” The road will close at 11am and the parade will begin at 11:30am.
Participants or parade units can be a float, wagon, decorated vehicle, walking group, etc. On parade day vehicles will lineup on 1st and 2nd Streets. Walking units will assemble in the area behind Saint Bartholomew Church. All parade participants should arrive no later than 10:30 AM for lineup. You can register on-line: www.laytonsvillelions.com (Email to: [email protected])
The City of Gaithersburg is hosting Casey Community Center’s Be Your Best Fest, a fun, free, family friendly community event with performances, games, activities, information tables, crafts, giveaways, and more! Be Your Best Fest celebrates everything that encourages us to live our best lives & be our best selves. There will be fun activities for the whole family.
The festival will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 pm and is free for all ages. It will take place at the Casey Community Center, located at 810 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (on Route 355 just off interstates 370 and 270). Register for the free event below.
Cool down with a cold one at Montgomery Parks’ Acoustic and Ales outdoor happy hour series! Enjoy a night of live music, locally crafted beer, and food.
Adults and children welcome to Montgomery Parks’ ‘Acoustics and Ales’ Outdoor Happy Hour Series. Beer, food, and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Registration is not required. Parking availability may vary based on location, so please use the links provided to the right of the page to map out your arrival! Parks are accessible by public transportation. Please see below for additional information.
The Pike Central Farm Market opens for the 2022 season on Saturday, April 30th from 9am until 1:30pm every Saturday until December 17th. The Market hosts a wide variety of vendors and is conveniently located in the parking lot next to Bark Social at 935 Prose Street in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. The Market is one of the largest farmers markets in the region, hosting dozens of vendors and artisan food producers. It features music, numerous kid’s activities, demos by local chefs, local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings, table seating and more.
Per Pike Central Farm Market: “In 2011 our second market, Pike Central Farm Market opened as an integral part of the Pike & Rose complex in North Bethesda, Maryland. Located on a parking lot next to Bark Social at Pike & Rose, the farm market hosts over 30 vendors. The market features table seating, music, local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings, kids club activities, chef demos, a special Tuesday Thanksgiving market and more.”
The Poolesville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is set to open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at 19701 Fisher Ave, commonly known as the Whalen Commons. It’s a locally run farmers market full of produce, art, soaps, meat and much more. “Come by to see our fun vendors or just to experience the town.”
Vendors include:
With Montgomery County having already announced that it’ll be fully involved in National Bike to Work Day in May, the City of Takoma Park it’s celebrating National Bike Month with two bike-related events—Bike to School Day and Bike to Work Day.
Per Takoma Park:
The parks are packed with activities for all ages this weekend! Check out these events happening Friday, April 22, through Sunday, April 24, per Montgomery Parks.
Start the weekend at Acoustics and Ales in Elm Street Urban Park in downtown Bethesda. Enjoy local craft beer, poutine, and pizza while listening to live music or playing games. Acoustics and Ales is Friday, April 22, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.