Below is a list of ten of our favorite things to do in Montgomery County during the holiday season. Did we leave any of your favorites out? Let us know in the comment section!

For the 23rd season, Garden of Lights will transform Brookside Gardens into a magical winter wonderland, with twinkling lights and glimmering displays decorating paths and flowerbeds throughout the 50-acre site in Wheaton.


The Montgomery County Planning Board approved Carr Companies and Donohoe Development Company’s proposal to redevelop the southern portion of the existing lot that currently contains the 1-story retail with a new 18-story mixed-use development with ground floor retail and multifamily residential above, anticipating up to 380 dwelling units with 15% moderately priced dwelling units.

Per Montgomery Planning:


The Washington Wizards have brought back the popular postgame concert series for the current season. The team is looking to provide a great time for fans who are enjoying the Wizards’ hot start, as the team is currently 11-5.

Earlier this month, the Wizards brought in local legends, Backyard Band, DC Vybe Band, DJ Ezzy, and TCB to perform following a game.


WUSA9 meteorologists released their Winter Weather Forecast for the upcoming 2021-2022 winter.

WUSA writes that we have a 70% chance of a weak La Niña. This means the jet stream and severe weather are likely to be farther north, while weather is the south is warmer than usual. We usually have below average snowfall and above average temperatures during La Niña winters.


Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Police responded to a potential threat at Gaithersburg High School this morning at 11:55am.

According to Gaithersburg Police, two unknown individuals were reportedly observed entering the high school through a secured door and were believed to have been possibly armed. After an investigation the threat was determined to be unfounded.


Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson sent a letter to parents and students today letting them know that a relative of the 16 year old charged with stabbing a fellow student at the school on Monday, was arrested this morning for bringing a weapon on campus.

“Dear Montgomery Blair High School Families,


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