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Winter City Lights Now Open in Olney (Aerial Preview)

Published November 26, 2022 at 9:00PM

Winter City Lights is described as “a magical holiday experience of 1 million twinkling lights spread across 18-acres of an outdoor winter wonderland where it is guaranteed to Winter City snow every night.” It’s now open 4501 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney (preview below).

Per Winter City Lights: This is the largest light show in the Washington DC and Baltimore area. Winter City Lights is one of the most technologically advanced Christmas light experiences in the country. Complete with 14 bonfires, Winter City Lights includes an enchanted 1.5-mile long trail of Christmas lights and displays through the woods, a 52-foot high programmable Christmas lights tree and light show, a 200-foot diameter canopy of Christmas lights, an 8 lane Snow Tubing Ride, s’mores, funnel cakes & more.

Things To Do in Montgomery Parks on Thanksgiving Weekend

By MCS Staff

Published November 25, 2022 at 3:28PM

Per Montgomery Parks: Family and friends in town for the holiday? Get outdoors and enjoy nature together in the parks! Check out these suggested activities for Thanksgiving weekend.

Ice Skating: Everyone loves ice skating! Our indoor ice centers—Cabin John Ice Rink(opens in a new tab) and Wheaton Ice Arena(opens in a new tab)—have public skating sessions this Friday, November 25, to Sunday, November 27. Visit our website for skating schedules.

Beyond MoCo: Maryland Zoo Lights Run Until January 1

By MCS Staff

Published November 25, 2022 at 8:53AM

Maryland Zoo Lights is taking place at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore (One Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217) until January 1st. The walk-through exhibit began last week and will include dinosaurs until December 4th. Ticketing information and more available below:

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Beyond MoCo: Zoo Lights Opens Today at the National Zoo in DC

By MCS Staff

Published November 25, 2022 at 8:44AM | Updated November 30, 2022 at 9:45AM

WEEK 1 | Nov. 25, 26, 27 | Friday to Sunday

WEEK 2 | Dec. 2, 3, 4 | Friday to Sunday

Montgomery County Recreation Will Celebrate Holiday Season with Festivals, Movies Events and Special Events

By MCS Staff

Published November 23, 2022 at 12:47PM

Montgomery County Recreation is hosting holiday-themed, family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy this winter. From cocoa and crafts to photos with Santa, December events will be hosted at community recreation centers, senior centers and aquatic facilities across the County. Registration for events can be completed online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Registration for winter programs and activities is also currently underway. Upcoming special events hosted by Montgomery County Recreation will include:

Saturday, Dec. 3:

2022 Winter Lights Festival Opens On Friday, November 25

By MCS Staff

Published November 23, 2022 at 9:18AM

The City of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival is getting ready to welcome visitors for another spectacular season. The wondrous display of lights at Seneca Creek State Park will be open nightly November 25 through December 31. The festival is closed on December 25 and last entry for December 24 & 31 is 8:30 p.m. The 3.5 mile drive through the enchanted setting of Seneca Creek State Park takes you past more than 450 illuminated displays and beautifully lit trees that light up the night. The park is located at 11950 Clopper Road, conveniently accessible from I-270.

Advanced purchase of tickets is required and one ticket is required per vehicle and pricing/additional information can be seen below:

Olney: Holiday Festival 2022 Takes Place December 3

By MCS Staff

Published November 22, 2022 at 8:54PM

The Fair Hill 2022 Holiday Festival will take place on Saturday, December 3rd from 1pm-3pm at the Fair Hill shopping center in Olney. FUN, FREE activities* including:

“Light Up KTown” to Take Place in Kensington December 2

By MCS Staff

Published November 22, 2022 at 6:53AM

The Town of Kensington has partnered with KTown Ladies to bring the Town of Kensington residents the 2nd annual seasonal lighting ceremony on Friday, December 2nd from 6pm-7pm at Howard Avenue Park (3716 Howard Ave).

“Please join us for hot adult beverages, hot cider and hot chocolate, s’mores by the fire pits, music, and merry making! The lighting ceremony begins at 6:15pm and there will also be a brief announcement about the home decorating award contest categories and rules. Enjoy the lights in Howard Avenue Park every evening through January 8.”

Opening Ceremony At DTSS Ice Skating Rink; Donate a Coat or New Package of Socks and Skate For Free on Tuesday Night, November 22

By MCS Staff

Published November 22, 2022 at 6:39AM

Though it has been open for a couple weeks, an opening ceremony will take place at Silver Spring Ice Skating at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring at 6:00pm.

The event will include Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Will Jawando participating in the opening ceremony that also consists of a coat and sock drive. Anyone who donates a coat or new package of socks will be able to skate for free between 6:30pm and 9pm on Tuesday night, November 22.

Germantown Family Celebrates the Holidays and Tradition With Extravagant Light Display

By MCS Staff

Published November 20, 2022 at 6:20PM | Updated November 21, 2022 at 6:37AM

The Salgado family of Germantown has had a Christmas light display as far back as they can remember. The incredible display includes giant lighted arches, over 25 inflatables characters, a 20ft snowman, thousands of lights, an animatronic Santa, and more.

They call it the Salgado Family Christmas Display, and it’s put together each year by siblings Pahan and Supuli, their parents Ameesha and Chalanga, uncle Indika, and cousins Dulitha and Dinuki. The tradition started at their grandmother’s house in Gaithersburg when Pahan and Supuli were small children. The display eventually moved to her children’s home in Germantown. Their grandmother passed away in 2020 and the family lost their other grandmother in Sri Lanka the same year as well. To honor them and their memories, the family added two angels to the display.

“Urban Wood Sale” by Montgomery Parks Returns in December

By MCS Staff

Published November 19, 2022 at 7:57PM | Updated November 20, 2022 at 3:11PM

Per Montgomery Parks: Our Urban Wood Sale is back! Shop for resources for your next woodworking, homebuilding, furniture repair, or craft project. This year, the sale features kiln dried, planed, and air dried wood. Slabs are different sizes and thicknesses (sizes ranging from 3/4” to 3” thick), and prices range from $5- $400. Walnut, cedar, pine, poplar, oak, beech, cherry, cypress, and ash will be available. Credit card only. No advanced sales.

All sales benefit Montgomery Parks’ urban wood waste recycling and green waste recycling programs. Saturday, December 10 and Sunday December 11 from 8 am to 1 pm * or until supply runs out. Montgomery Parks’ Green Farm Maintenance Facility, 8301 Turkey Thicket Drive, Gaithersburg, 20879. Follow signs upon arrival.