Friday, June 9th marks the kickoff of the Town of Poolesville’s ‘Friday on the Commons’ 2023 season with ‘Red, White, and Brews’ taking place at the Commons (19701 Fisher Ave) from 6pm until 10pm.

Per the Town of Poolesville: “We’ll have Landmade, Manor Hill, Rockwell & True Respite breweries in our beer garden serving up their favorite beers.  We will also have assorted wines.  Food trucks include Biga Biga Pizza, Maria’s Kitchen & Kona Ice.  We will have plenty of kids activiites, including a bounce house and yard games.  And we’ll have a rockin good time on the Commons listening to the tunes of Michael Heister (under the tent) from 6 – 8 pm and the 19th Street Band on the bandshell from 8 – 10 pm.  You don’t want to miss this event!”


‘Bark in the Park’ will take place on Friday, June 16th from 6pm-9pm  at 19791 Fisher Ave at Whalen Commons in Poolesville. “Who has the dog that looks most like it’s owner, has the best pooch smooch, is the best dressed, has the happiest tail, has the face only a mother could love, or all around best in show?  All of these questions will be answered at our “Cute Dog Contest” and each winner will get an awesome prize!”

Per the Town of Poolesville: “New this year you can “Paint with your Pup” (registration coming soon) and DJ Kevin will have the bandshell rockin.  We will have dog related businesses and organizations including Burning Daylight Kennels, Dog Training Solutions, Bark Social, Warrior Canine Connection and Dogs on Deployment.  Rescue groups joining us include Forever Changed Rescue & K-9 Lifesavers.  And as always we will have food trucks and plenty of kids activities. “


The third annual Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair will return in August after a three-year hiatus. Applications are being accepted for the fair, set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. The fair, which will be held in Rockville Town Square, is open to youth aged 6-15.

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 2. Applications are available here. Open to the public, the fair will host 40 young entrepreneurs. Those selected will have an opportunity to present innovative ideas and make sales pitches to a panel of judges from the local business community and celebrity influencers.


Regal in Germantown (20000 Century Blvd) will offer $2 tickets to movies all summer, every Tuesday and Wednesday for “Regal Summer Movie Express.” During the first show of the day, enjoy $2 tickets as Regal brings great family movies back to the BIG screen. This is the only Montgomery County Regal location that will be participating in the event, which will last for weeks while school is out. The full schedule can be seen below:

Week 1 — June 20 & 21


Per the Cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville: As part of National Water Safety Month, the City of Gaithersburg and the City of Rockville are jointly hosting Water Safety Day, a free event designed to help people of all ages safely enjoy water activities throughout the summer. It takes place on Friday, June 2 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the  Water Park at Bohrer Park. The event will be held rain or shine.

Water Safety Day includes information booths, lifeguard demonstrations, instructions to safely assist someone struggling in the water, the importance of sunscreen to prevent skin damage, and free swim lesson screenings.As a bonus, when you attend Water Safety Day and visit the various information booths, you can stay to enjoy a free swim. An adult must accompany children under the age of 14.


UPDATE: The Parade has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Parade Route (photo below) and Road Closures: The parade begins at N. Washington Street and Martins Lane, then heads south on N. Washington Street. From there the parade turns left onto Beall Avenue, right on Maryland Avenue through Rockville Town Square and left onto E. Montgomery Ave. See the image to the right for a map of the parade route. Roads around the parade route begin closing at 6 a.m. and reopen at 2 p.m. Click the link below to view a full list of road closures and times.


The City of Rockville will hold its annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm on Tuesday, July 4th from 7pm to 10pm. “This location offers wonderful spectator viewing, and ample and convenient parking for the 4th of July festivities. Enjoy live music by Vertigo Red and a 20-minute fireworks display.”

So far, other Montgomery County Independence Day celebrations have been announced in Germantown, Gaithersburg, Kensington/Wheaton, and Poolesville:


The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department and Town of Poolesville will also hold its annual Independence Day celebration with fireworks on Tuesday, July 4th. “Join our community in celebrating our national patriotism at the Soccer Fields off of Hughes Road! There will be music, food, fireworks and fun! Gates open at 5 pm.”

So far, other Montgomery County Independence Day celebrations have been announced in Germantown, Gaithersburg, Kensington/Wheaton, and Rockville:


Celebrate America’s independence with friends & family at SummerFest, Gaithersburg’s illuminating summer festival on the expansive grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. The free event takes place on SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. The festival features live music, food trucks, local breweries, family-friendly activities, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks display & SummerGlo After Party.

The Water Park & Miniature Golf Course open at 11 a.m. and the Skate Park opens at Noon. Note that the Water Park will be open for the exclusive use of City residents & aquatics members only on July 2. There are entrance fees for the Water Park & Miniature Golf Course. The air-conditioned Activity Center will serve as a comfort station with indoor bathrooms & space to relax up until 9 p.m.


Loyalty & patriotism will be on full display as the City joins the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Christman Park. The public is invited to join the Mayor & City Council, Junior Mayor Milly Abdo, City staff and honored guests in a tribute to those of all generations who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Joining the May 30 observance is guest speaker retired Army Lt. Col. Larry D. Williams. Williams is a trial attorney, a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, Supreme Court of Virginia, and the Armed Forces Court of Appeals. He has been a guest lecturer at the FBI Academy, and has published articles in the “American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology.”


Flags for Our Heroes, featuring a giant display of American flags, returns to the lawn at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29. The flag display, which is lit at night, can be enjoyed 24 hours a day. A formal opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. There will be a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Flags For Our Heroes is a celebration of the people who have shaped us and inspired us. Each Memorial Day weekend since 2014, Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park is transformed into a Field of Honor where 750 8-foot-high American flags are flown to celebrate our heroes. Each flag honors a person who has made a difference in someone’s life


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