Montgomery County's annual Friendship Picnic celebrates diverse cultures and faiths at Wheaton Regional Park, noon–5 p.m., with free food and activities.
Fall program registration opens Aug. 11 at 6:30 a.m. for most programs; senior programs including Bone Builders open at 9:00 a.m.
Free family event at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg on Aug. 30 features arts, games, music, food trucks, and community organizations.
Montgomery Planning and WABA host a free community bike ride in Wheaton on Aug. 29, with 3-mile and 7-mile route options.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns Aug. 14–22 with rides, animals, music, and free admission for kids under 12, seniors Aug. 18, and military Aug. 20.
Montgomery History will open its new headquarters in the historic Farmer's Banking and Trust building in downtown Rockville this fall.
Multiple Montgomery County Recreation centers and aquatic facilities have staggered closures from Aug. 9 through Sept. 27 for annual maintenance.
Dogs can swim at Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg on Aug. 22–23; $10 fee and rabies vaccination proof required for registration.
Montgomery County Recreation's fall NFL Flag Football League for ages 6–14 costs $60; registration closes Aug. 16 with games starting Sept. 13.
MoCo Recreation outdoor pools shift to reduced postseason hours Aug. 15; Upper County pool closes Aug. 16 and all pools close Aug. 24–Sept. 4.
Montgomery County Recreation fall program registration opens Aug. 11 at 6:30 a.m. for county residents; non-residents may register starting Aug. 13.
The third annual Big Bloom Festival brings live music, food trucks, and arts activities to Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center on Aug. 8.
Families, students, and neighbors are invited to a back-to-school celebration at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.
Montgomery County is accepting applications from residents to serve on the newly restructured Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County board.
Bethesda Urban Partnership's Summer Concert Series runs through September; next concert August 12, final outdoor movie August 7.
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County has released a draft Cultural Plan open for public comment through August 22, 2026.
The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair features 4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, a carnival, and Old MacDonald's Farm.
A free outdoor screening of 'Goat' takes place at Montrose Park in Rockville on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8–10 p.m., with closed captioning available.
A back-to-school clothing swap is planned for August 15, 2026, 12:30–3:30 p.m. at Wheaton Library.
A Switch Together Happy Hour event is scheduled for August 6, 2026, 6–8 p.m.