The Takoma Park July 4th parade and evening street party will be held on Maple Ave, between Philadelphia Ave and Ritchie Ave, from 6 pm to 9 pm on Friday, July 4th. The event will feature Jared Garelick as the Master of Ceremonies. Below, you’ll find parking and road closure information provided by the City of Takoma Park:
Westfield Wheaton Mall will unveil an exciting pop-up photo adventure for fans of dinosaurs and blockbuster movies. The Immersive Jurassic Park Jungle Photo Experience will be set up in the Upper Center Court and offers visitors the chance to step into a world where dinosaurs once roamed from June 30th until July 9th.
The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department (UMCVFD) is set to host a festive celebration on Friday, the 4th of July, featuring fireworks, live entertainment, and a variety of food options in Poolesville.
Rockville’s annual Independence Day Celebration is set to dazzle attendees on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm. Known for its excellent spectator viewing and convenient parking options, the park will transform into a festive venue where live music, community greetings, and a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display unite to celebrate the 4th of July in style.
A NASA sounding rocket will carry student experiments to suborbital space. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, with the window opening at 5:30 a.m. EDT. Weather permitting, the rocket may be visible in parts of Maryland and Virginia.
The City of Gaithersburg’s SummerFest will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6pm to 11 pm. Due to the event, the Gaithersburg Police Department has issued a traffic advisory that begins at 5pm on Saturday.
The City of Gaithersburg’s SummerFest will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6pm to 11 pm. Gaithersburg’s free, illuminating summer festival will take place on the grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. “Enjoy live music, food trucks, local breweries, and family-friendly activities—culminating in a spectacular fireworks display and SummerGlo After Party.”
On Saturday, July 5, Olney, MD, will light up with an exciting fusion of baseball and fireworks during the highly anticipated FIREWORKS GAME, featuring the Olney Cropdusters versus the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts.
Gaithersburg’s free SummerFest celebration will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Bohrer Park, featuring live music, food and craft beverages, family activities, a 9:20 p.m. fireworks show, and a SummerGlo After Party. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, follow safety guidelines, and plan ahead for traffic and parking; fireworks will be rescheduled to June 29 in case of inclement weather.
The Great Frederick Fair is set to make its grand return to the Frederick fairgrounds from September 12th through September 20th, 2025. It’s sure to be packed with rides, agricultural exhibits, fair food, and an incredible lineup of major musical talent that many MoCo residents would love to drive up for. We highlight the musical acts below:
Burtonsville is bidding farewell to two local icons: Burt the Inflatable Mattress Man and the big red barn that has long been a part of the community’s landscape. This memorable send-off will be led by local personalities Alex Tsironis (Mr. MoCo) and Dave Golden of Burtonsville 2.0 on Facebook, who will host the event at the Mattress Liquidators and old 7-Eleven parking lot on Saturday, June 28th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.