Montgomery County-based Steeze Burger, previously recognized as the #1 burger in the DC area by the Washington Post, has garnered a large following, resulting in long lines and thousands of fans throughout the region. This week, they partnered with Leon’s Smashburgers, a renowned brand from Australia, for two pop-up events. The first took place on Friday, with a second scheduled for Sunday, July 20th, at Two Story Chimney in Gaithersburg/Damascus (video below).
National Ice Cream Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in July, coinciding with National Ice Cream Month. This year, it falls on Sunday, July 20th. While you can enjoy your favorite frozen treats at national chains like Baskin Robbins, Bruster’s, Coldstone, Haagen Dazs, Jeni’s, Rita’s, and more, Montgomery County boasts an impressive array of independent and local shops offering exceptional frozen delights. If we’ve overlooked any, please feel free to comment below.
Royal Cut Kings, a well-known barbershop from Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has opened its latest venture, Tapers & Tequila, located at 16821 Crabbs Branch Way in the Derwood/Gaithersburg/Rockville area.
The annual Drive for Supplies distribution event is set to take place at Parkland Middle School (4610 W Frankfort Dr. Rockville, MD) on Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last. This event offers families the opportunity to pick up new and gently used school supplies.
The supplies have been collected and donated by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and staff as they cleaned out lockers, desks, and closets at the end of the school year. The event is hosted by the Division of Sustainability and Compliance.
Below a is a list of restaurants that have recently opened or are coming soon to Olney, MD: (more…)
After being ranked 14th in its population group out of more than 17,000 participating communities worldwide last year, Olney’s National Night Out is back and bigger than ever for its 30th anniversary. Hosted by the Olney Chamber of Commerce, this beloved community event takes place on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking lots of The Fair Hill Shops and Olney Village Center.
Montgomery County’s 2025 Annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale returns Saturday and Sunday, July 26–27, with 27 participating farms, orchards, breweries and wineries opening their gates to the public.
Celebrate Damascus takes place this Friday and Saturday, July 11–12, 2025, offering a full lineup of family-friendly events throughout Damascus. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is hosting a special event in celebration of Disability Pride Month, marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The event, titled “Disability Pride Outside,” offers a morning filled with various outdoor activities that are both accessible and adapted for individuals with disabilities. This family-friendly event is set to take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Black Hill Regional Park’s Discovery Center, located at 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Clarksburg, MD. All activities are free of charge, although advance registration is required.
The Maryland Renaissance Festival, which takes places annually at 1821 Crownsville Rd in Annapolis, returns for its 49th season from August 23 through October 19, offering nine weekends of family-friendly entertainment, jousting, artisan crafts, food, and performances in the 27-acre Village of Revel Grove. (more…)
We’re exactly one month away from the return of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, which kicks off on Friday, August 8 and runs through Saturday, August 16. This will mark the 76th annual fair. (more…)