Montgomery Parks has announced programming and special event highlights for the month of November. Read more about Maryland Emancipation Days, Campfire Nights, Fun Runs, and more, below.
Evening Embers Campfire Nights (opens in a new tab) – Multiple Days/Locations
11/1 Update: The date we were provided has been pushed back. Date TBD.
Last year there was a delay in opening as county had not yet adapted updated restrictions to allow the outdoor rink to open until November 10th. The rink opened a couple weeks after the updated restrictions went into effect.
Brookside Gardens’ Winter Light Exhibit, Garden of Lights, Opens This Friday
Montgomery Parks announces Garden of Lights, the annual outdoor winter light exhibit at Brookside Gardens, will open on November 19, 2021.
Montgomery Parks has released five events that are fun for the whole family in October!
Below you’ll see five activities that’ll get you into the ghoulish spirit of the month. Hey
Many were disappointed when the City of Gaithersburg announced the cancellation of its Oktoberfest celebration in the Kentlands neighborhood. That was followed up by the City of Rockville cancelling Rocktobierfest a few days later.
Comus Inn looks to fill the void with a five day celebration that starts on Wednesday, September 22nd and goes until Sunday, September 26th.
The Damascus Freedom 5K is an annual community event held on the weekend closest to 9/11. This year, it’ll take place on Saturday, September 11th, with registration beginning at 7:30am.
Proceeds from the event are donated to nonprofit organizations that combine to support troops and their families, including the Wounded Warrior Foundation, USO, Fisher House, Disabled American Veterans, and Hero Dogs.
Saints Constantine & Helen will hold its annual Greek festival this weekend. The festival will take place over three days– starting Friday, September 10th and lasting until Sunday, September 12th.
It will take place on the grounds of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, located at 701 Norwood Road in Silver Spring:
Oktoberfest will return to the Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
The event will take place from 12pm-5pm.
The family-oriented festival attracts over 12,000 visitors to the historic downtown Commons.
Activities include:
The Long Branch Festival will take place from Friday, September 10th until Sunday, September 12th at Flower Avenue Urban Park (8746 Flower Ave in Silver Spring).
Per the Long Branch Festival Facebook event page:
Rockville Town Square’s Interactive Fountain Opens Today
After remaining closed for over a year due to pandemic restrictions, the interactive fountain/splash pads in Rockville Town Square are reopening today.