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Johnson's Local Park Gets New Historic Signboards, Restoration Planned

Emory Grove community celebrated new signboards at Johnson's Local Park; plans underway for lighted baseball field and gathering space.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Egg Hunts Planned at Olney and Silver Spring in Late March

MoCoRec hosts Aquatic Egg Hunts at Olney Swim Center March 28 and Silver Spring Aquatic Center March 29, with disability-accessible sessions.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Spring and Summer MoCoRec Program Registration Now Open

Spring program registration is underway at MoCoRec; summer camp registration also open, with key dates through winter 2026.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Water Safety Poster Contest Deadline March 15 for K-12 Students

MoCoRec's Water Safety Poster Contest for grades K-12 closes March 15; top prizes include annual pool passes.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Prom Couture Closet Collecting Dress and Suit Donations in March

MoCoRec accepts prom dress and suit donations at three centers through March 21; giveaway event is April 4 at Praisner CRC.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Teens Night Out Escape Room at Long Branch March 20

High school students invited to Teens Night Out Escape Room at Long Branch CRC on March 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Kids Day Out Programs at 12 Centers March 20

MoCoRec offers Kids Day Out for ages 6-11 on March 20 at 12 locations countywide; cost is $25 per session.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Seeks Entries Through March 31

Montgomery County Commission for Women opens 9th annual Girl Power Contest for residents age 5+ through March 31, 2026.

Commission for Women· Mar 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “ Montgomery County Commission for Women 2026 Girl Power Contest: Celebrating Wom…”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Six Honorees Named to 2026 Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame

Five athletes and the Academy of the Holy Cross girls' basketball team will be inducted April 26 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Willie Allen, John Bunting, Warren Crutchfield, Bill Dixon, Betty Holston Smith,…”
Mar 2
Parks & Recreation

Scotland Community Annual Black History Event Feb. 28 in Potomac

Montgomery County Recreation hosts Scotland Community's annual Black History Month event Feb. 28, 2–5 p.m., at the Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Parks & Recreation

Josiah Henson Museum Hosts Black History Month Family Day Feb. 28

Josiah Henson Museum and Park offers hands-on family activities this Saturday for Black History Month; admission $6–$7, parking at 5900 Executive Blvd.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Opens March 1 for Women's History Month

Montgomery County residents ages 5+ can submit creative works March 1–31 for the annual Girl Power Contest celebrating Women's History Month.

CFW· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Feb 27
Parks & Recreation

OMA Winter 2026 Art Show Opens at JCA Rockville; RSVP by March 2

JCA's OMA intergenerational art program displays and sells artwork by people living with memory loss; RSVP required by March 2.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Parks & Recreation

Free Smithsonian Virtual Tour on Zoom March 18 for Seniors

The Smithsonian's 'See Me' program offers a free virtual tour of the National Museum of American History on March 18 at 2pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Parks & Recreation

Youth Democracy Fest Slated for March 14 in Takoma Park

The Civic Circle's free Youth Democracy Fest on March 14 at Takoma Park Community Center features student performances and is open to all.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Parks & Recreation

SPRUNG! Comedy Festival Returns to Silver Spring, March 12–15

SPRUNG! Comedy Festival runs March 12–15, 2026 at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre with 10 shows, comedy classes, and a Manna food bank fundraiser.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Parks & Recreation

Council Votes on $2.9M North Branch Trail Appropriation

A $2.9M special appropriation for the North Branch Trail in Rock Creek Regional Park faces a public hearing and vote on Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg Community Museum Hosts Black History Month Exhibit Through February

The Gaithersburg Community Museum offers free Black History Month activities and a poster exhibit of notable Maryland Black heroes through February 28.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Rockville Lunar New Year Celebration at Richard Montgomery High School Feb. 21

Rockville hosts a free Lunar New Year event with performances, crafts, and snack boxes at Richard Montgomery High School on Feb. 21, 1–3:30 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Open March 1–31 for County Residents

Montgomery County residents age 5+ can submit creative works celebrating Women's History Month throughout March 2026.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
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