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Free Community Concert in Wheaton's Marian Fryer Town Plaza Oct. 16

A free outdoor community concert takes place Oct. 16, 5–7 PM at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Parks & Recreation

Mid Atlantic Antique & Garden Festival Coming to Poolesville Oct. 25–26

The Mid Atlantic Antique & Garden Festival runs Oct. 25–26 at Aix La Chapelle Farm in Poolesville.

Balcombe· Oct 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, October 8, 2025”
Oct 8
Parks & Recreation

Live Music Event at Marian Fryer Town Plaza Oct. 16

Students from Odessa Shannon MS and Kennedy HS plus Max Rosado & The 7th Street Band perform Oct. 16 at 5pm in downtown Wheaton.

Fani-González· Sep 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Robert Goldberg — “Re: leading with resolve, not fear”
Sep 26
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Arts Parade Set for Sunday, Sept. 28

The Wheaton Arts Parade runs 10am–5pm in downtown Wheaton on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

Fani-González· Sep 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Robert Goldberg — “Re: leading with resolve, not fear”
Sep 26
Parks & Recreation

County Executive Cancels Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Festival

The County Executive canceled the Hispanic Heritage Festival in Wheaton; Councilmember Fani-González publicly opposed the decision.

Fani-González· Sep 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Robert Goldberg — “Re: leading with resolve, not fear”
Sep 26
Parks & Recreation

Glenmont Block Party Celebrates Community Garden and Public Art

A block party hosted by the Glenmont Forest Neighbors Civic Association on Sept. 11 will celebrate a community garden and public art project.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

Free Community Concert Planned in Downtown Wheaton Oct. 16

A free outdoor concert at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton on Oct. 16 will feature student performers and Max Rosado & The 7th Street Band.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

Bauer Drive Rec Center Refurbishment Gets $400K in FY26 Budget

The FY26 capital budget includes $400,000 for Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center repairs, ADA upgrades, and modernization.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

Kemp Mill Pedestrian Bridge and Odessa Shannon Path Now Open

Two new ADA-accessible pathways linking Kemp Mill neighborhoods to Wheaton Regional Park are now open to the public.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

District 2 Outdoor Pools Open in Germantown and Poolesville

Two District 2 community pools are open for summer 2025 in Germantown (18905 Kingsview Rd) and Poolesville (20151 Fisher Ave).

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Riverworks Arts Center Hosts Jam Session Aug. 1, Concert Aug. 16

Riverworks Arts Center hosts a Friday Night Jam Session at Locals on Aug. 1 and a Mindy Miller outdoor concert on Aug. 16.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Runs Aug. 8–16 in Gaithersburg

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair runs Aug. 8–16 at 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg; parking is $20, no Lakeforest shuttles.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Scrap Happy Thrift Store Open Aug. 2; Artisans Market Aug. 9

BlackRock Center hosts its pay-what-you-can Scrap Happy art supply thrift store Aug. 2 and an Artisans Market Aug. 9.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts Outdoor 'Lilo & Stitch' Movie Night Aug. 1

BlackRock Center for the Arts screens 'Lilo & Stitch' outdoors on August 1 from 6:30–11:30PM in Germantown.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Yard Hosts Back-to-School Movie Night Aug. 22

The Clarksburg Yard screens 'How to Train Your Dragon' outdoors on Friday, August 22 at 8PM.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Farmers Market Opens Thursdays Through November

New Clarksburg Farmers Market runs every Thursday 4–8PM at The Clarksburg Yard, 22820 Frederick Road, through Nov. 6.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

AfriThrive 'Taste of Africa' Celebration Set for Sept. 27 in Germantown

AfriThrive hosts its inaugural Taste of Africa event September 27 from 5–10PM at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Parks & Recreation

AHCMC Seeks Public Input on New Montgomery County Cultural Plan

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is collecting community feedback on its Cultural Plan via a brief survey through December 2025.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

27-Farm Tour and Harvest Sale Set for July 26–27

Montgomery County's annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale visits 27 farms in the Agricultural Reserve on July 26–27, rain or shine.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

June Farmers Markets Running Across District 6

Three farmers markets are scheduled across District 6 in June, including weekly markets in Wheaton and one-time events in Silver Spring.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
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