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City of Rockville Hosts Skate Jam Event on Saturday, April 15

Published April 13, 2023 at 7:21PM

Skating Competition: Sign up for our Free skate competition! The competition consists of 3 heats with skaters who will compete to see who can have the best run! The competition is free to enter, and participants will be grouped by skill level. Free. Sign-up Here

Build your own Skateboard: Join the City of Rockville and Bethesda Boards to build and customize your skateboard! Participants will get to design, decorate, paint, and adjust their own personal skateboards. Skateboards will be ready to take home after the event with a new skate tool to keep. Register Here

TotSwap Consignment Sale, a Local Pop-Up Event That Offers Sustainable and Budget-Friendly Shopping for Families, is Moving to Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published April 11, 2023 at 7:15AM

After 17 years hosting this event at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, TotSwap will be making the move further down county to a new location in Federal Plaza– 1776 East Jefferson Street. […]

Poetry Reading to Celebrate National Poetry Month to Take Place on April 20

By MCS Staff

Published April 8, 2023 at 10:57AM

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the next Takoma Park Arts poetry reading will feature four local poets who will share their diverse range of work. The featured poets include […]

Beyond MoCo: Candytopia Offers “Golden Ticket” Experience For Kids and Adults in Tyson’s Corner

By MCS Staff

Published April 8, 2023 at 9:39AM

Candytopia opened a couple weeks back in Tyson’s Corner and tickets are available for the exhibit that boasts an experience close to “scoring a golden ticket.” The exhibit, which also has a location in New York and one coming soon to Cleveland, has tickets available through May 31st. Tickets go for $23 for children 4-12, $30 for adults, and free for children 3 and under. Additional information on what to expect below:

“Welcome to Candytopia, where colossal candyfloss constructions meld with a tantalizing taffy twistedness. If you’ve ever dreamed of nibbling your way through Candyland or scoring a Golden Ticket, you’ve come to the right place.

Youth Fishing Tournament To Take Place in Poolesville on May 13

By MCS Staff

Published April 8, 2023 at 7:50AM | Updated May 11, 2023 at 11:46AM

The Town of Poolesville will be holding its annual youth fishing tournament next month. The Richard S. McKernon Youth Fishing Tournament will take place at Stevens Park Pond on May 13 from 9am until 11am. All youths between the ages of 6 and 16 are invited to come on out and “catch some fun”. Cost is $1.00 and the event is held rain or shine. Prizes awarded for each age category. Tournament Rules (and registration) below:

Register here.

Downtown Silver Spring Chalk Festival to Take Place on April 29

By MCS Staff

Published April 6, 2023 at 10:20AM

Per the Downtown Silver Spring Chalk Festival: “Join us for a colorful day of chalk art and community at the first ever Downtown Silver Spring Chalk Festival! Watch as artists decorate the roads with colorful chalk art, create your own masterpiece, or doodle in sidewalk chalk with the kids in our Community Chalk Zone. Our newest 400-foot-long street mural design will be unveiled to the public, and a DJ will keep the energy high. Fuel your day with food and drinks from the wide variety of restaurants in Downtown Silver Spring!”

The chalk art won’t last forever, so catch them before the next rain! Artwork will be located along Ellsworth Drive in between Fenton Street and Georgia Avenue, and blocked off to vehicles. There is no experience required for participating in our chalk festival! There are two opportunities for creation: a reserved artist square, or doodling in our community chalk zone.

(Cancelled) 22nd Annual Paws in the Park to Take Place on April 30

By MCS Staff

Published April 6, 2023 at 7:13AM | Updated April 30, 2023 at 8:47AM

Due to inclement weather forecast for April 30, the event is cancelled. Please contact Montgomery County Humane Society at 240-252-2555 for more infromation.

The 22^nd Annual Paws in the Park dog walk & festival is a signature special event of the Montgomery County Humane Society, held in partnership with the City. One of the largest dog walks in the DC area, it raises funds to help homeless & abandoned animals throughout Montgomery County.

Free ‘Roller Disco’ Event in Germantown on April 14 by Montgomery Parks

By MCS Staff

Published April 5, 2023 at 10:07AM

Montgomery Parks is hosting a free Roller Disco on Friday, April 14, at the inline skating rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park. The event is open to all ages. “We are excited to bring Roller Disco to the community,” said Michael Coppersmith, manager of Montgomery Parks Activation Program. “We encourage guests to go all out and embrace the theme and enjoy music from the ‘70s and ‘80s.”

What: ‘70s and ‘80s themed Roller Disco

Montgomery Parks is hosting Earth Month events to help residents take action

By MCS Staff

Published April 3, 2023 at 2:10PM

Volunteers will put on their work gloves and help beautify parks. Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is organizing teams of volunteers to help with a variety of volunteer projects for Earth Month 2023. Projects range from trash collection and maintenance in parks to removing invasive non-native plants with the Weed Warriors program. No experience is required, and all necessary tools and work gloves are provided. There are dozens of ways to help. Individual volunteers or groups can find an opportunity by visiting:

Most volunteer opportunities are approved for student service learning hours. Registration is required to participate in all clean-ups and workdays. New projects are regularly being added to the schedule. Volunteers are advised to check back often for the latest on where help is needed, and which programs are already at capacity.

41st Annual Olney Community Night to Take Place on Monday, April 10

By MCS Staff

Published April 2, 2023 at 8:05AM

The Olney Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 41st annual Community Night on Monday, April 10 at Good Counsel High School from 4:30pm-8pm. This free admission event will host over 100 exhibitors and will include food, giveaways, raffles, performances, and family fun (Biz & Family Expo, Taste & Toast of Olney).

Included in the event will be a moon bounce, games, & crafts, a fire safety house, “Vicky” the link fire engine, a DJ Dance Party and photo booth, Cropduster player autographs, local restaurants and food trucks, beer, wine, & spirits, hero dogs, Olney HELP food drive, Olney Lion eyeglass collection, and a lot more.

Montgomery Parks Cancels Petals and Paws event scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published April 1, 2023 at 6:54AM

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, has canceled its Petals and Paws event that was scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, due to the inclement weather forecast. The event will not be rescheduled. Montgomery Parks is hosting a variety of events this spring. Visit the special events section of the Montgomery Parks website for a complete list of upcoming events.