Per Montgomery Parks: “Celebrate the holidays with Montgomery Parks! We have birdwatching, winter solstice, New Year’s festivities, and many more activities for the whole family.
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Montgomery County is full of historical landmarks and buildings, many of which are well known outside of the county. But for every notable landmark, there are many more that are often overlooked by the public.
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Montgomery Parks invites the public to participate in a hybrid community meeting to discuss proposed renovations to Rosemary Hills-Lyttonsville Local Park.
Per Montgomery Parks: “The Montgomery Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood always is a fascinating place that can quickly take visitors back to a time when agriculture dominated the County’s economy and lifestyle. There will now be an opportunity to learn about those times via candlelight tours on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 15-16. (more…)
Per Montgomery Parks: “Montgomery Parks, announces programming and operating hours for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Thursday, November 23, through Sunday, November 26.
The Montgomery County Planning Board announced the appointment of Miti Figueredo as the new Parks Director for Montgomery Parks following a national search. Prior to her appointment as director, Figueredo served as Chief of Staff for the Planning Board Chair and later as Parks Deputy Director for Administration.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) recently provided a traffic tip, warning drivers “don’t veer for deer.”
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Montgomery Parks has acquired the site of a former equestrian facility in Silver Spring to create the new Ednor Soapstone Quarry Special Park – a new park to highlight the indigenous history of Montgomery County.
Timed tickets still available for Thanksgiving weekend.
Montgomery Parks is turning Brookside Gardens into a winter wonderland next week, with the opening of the Garden of Lights. The seasonal light display, featuring more than one million twinkling lights opens Friday, November 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Per Montgomery County: “The feeling of celebrating a holiday on a farm will be the theme on Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 2-3, at the annual “Christmas on the Farm” event at the Montgomery Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. Among the highlights will be the opportunity to see farm animals up close, to visit the park’s tool museum and to enjoy free cookies and cider.
The Agricultural History Farm Park is located at 18400 Muncaster Road in Derwood. The event will be held from noon-5 p.m. each day. Admission and parking will be free.
Montgomery Parks, announces Veterans Day weekend operating hours. The full schedule for all facilities can be seen below.
Veterans Day Special Event: On Saturday, November 11, military personnel (veterans and active duty) skate for free during public sessions at