Montgomery Parks is hosting an in-person open house on Wednesday, November 5th to gather community feedback on a new skate park coming to Long Branch Local Park in Silver Spring.
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Cooler weather and the holidays are rolling in, but things are always hot and festive at Montgomery Parks. From meaningful moments of reflection to hands-on lumber shopping, a wedding showcase, and a Share Fair, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in November. Upcoming events below:
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Maryland Emancipation Day is Nov. 1; the historic moment in 1864 when Maryland’s new constitution abolished slavery across the state. Montgomery Parks invites the community to honor this important day with a series of events designed to educate, engage and reflect. Maryland Emancipation Day events:
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police responded to an assault at Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (more…)
One of Montgomery County’s most beloved park icons just got a fresh new look. Porky the Litter Eater, the talking trash pig who has been delighting (and occasionally startling) generations of parkgoers at Cabin John Regional Park, recently received a full makeover from Montgomery Parks. A video of Porky’s updates is available below.
Montgomery Parks is preparing to welcome visitors back to one of the county’s most beloved holiday traditions. The annual Garden of Lights display at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton will open for the season on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10 a.m., and will be available online only at GardenofLights.org.
Montgomery Parks and nature centers come alive with festive fun, activities, and memorable moments for families to create together this Halloween season. From ghostly train rides to botanical Halloween parties and more, there’s something to give everyone goosebumps and to enjoy:
Montgomery Parks has announced the reopening of Wheaton Ice Arena on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The rink is ready to glide back into action after a five-month closure to install a new refrigeration system. (more…)
This fall, Montgomery Parks is launching a program to remove 461 non-native trees from parks and replace them with more ecologically sustainable species.
Park Police are reminding residents that beginning Monday, September 22, Sligo Creek Parkway between Wayne Avenue and Piney Branch Road will be closed for approximately two months to allow Purple Line crews to install tracks across the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Sligo Creek. Pedestrian access through the area will remain open. (more…)
Montgomery Parks has announced that the design submission “Rooted and Radiant” has been selected as the winning mural to adorn the park activity building at Glenmont Local Park.