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Lunar New Year Events Across Montgomery County

Montgomery County hosts multiple Lunar New Year events through the end of February 2026.

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

Public Arts Trust Gets Flat $408K Annual CIP Funding

EC Committee reviews the FY27-32 CIP for the Public Arts Trust, with the County Executive recommending $408,000 annually—unchanged from prior years.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

RespectFest 2026 Runs March 8–15, Culminating at Wheaton Rec Center

Weeklong RespectFest series runs March 8–15, ending with a free in-person celebration March 15 at Wheaton Community Recreation Center.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Rec Spring Registration Opens Feb. 18

Spring program registration for Montgomery County Recreation opens Feb. 18 for residents, with non-resident sign-up beginning Feb. 20.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Breeze Thru the Trees 5K Returns March 22 at Ruppert Nurseries

Annual 5K and one-mile fun run through Ruppert Nurseries on March 22 benefits the Children's Opportunity Alliance.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Minds In Motion 19th Annual Black History Month Celebration Feb. 20

Free community event at Watkins Mill High School features student performances, poetry, and dance on Feb. 20, 7–9 PM.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Coach Hooks' 480 Club Mentors Montgomery County Youth Through Sport

Coach Joseph Hooks' grassroots 480 Club uses sport, mentorship, and mental wellness to reach youth across Montgomery County.

County Cable Montgomery· Feb 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Parks & Recreation

CCACC Hosts Lunar New Year Celebrations at Westfield Montgomery Mall

The Chinese Culture and Community Service Center holds two free Lunar New Year events at Westfield Montgomery Mall in February.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Parks & Recreation

Black History Month Family Day at Woodlawn Manor Feb. 14

Montgomery Parks hosts a free Black History Month Family Day at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park on Saturday, February 14.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Open March 1–31 for Women's History Month

Montgomery County residents ages 5+ can submit creative works on inspiring women for the annual Girl Power Contest in March.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Centers Open; Recreation Centers Closed Feb. 16

County aquatic centers will remain open on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16, while recreation centers and senior centers will be closed.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

Praisner Prom Couture Closet Collecting Formalwear for High Schoolers

Montgomery Recreation accepting donated dresses, tuxedos, and accessories at three rec centers for April 4 distribution event.

Montgomery Recreation· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía Spotlights the “Look Before You Book” Campaign on Radio America, Fri…”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

County Marks Black History Month with Events Across Area

The Council held its annual Black History Month commemoration; Visit Montgomery, libraries, and Bethesda Magazine list local events.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County GreenFest Scheduled for April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest will run April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Centers Open; Recreation and Senior Centers Closed Feb. 16

County aquatic centers remain open on Presidents Day, Feb. 16, while recreation centers, senior centers, and the recreation administrative office are closed.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
Parks & Recreation

Spring Recreation Registration Opens Feb. 18 for County Residents

Montgomery County Recreation spring program registration begins Feb. 18 at 6:30 a.m. for residents; non-residents may register Feb. 20.

Montgomery County Recreation· Feb 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Recreation Spring Program Registration Begins Wednesday, Feb. …”
Feb 9
Parks & Recreation

Jazz History Concert at Wheaton Library Feb. 8

Musician and historian Muneer Nasser performs and presents on jazz history at Wheaton Library on Feb. 8, free admission.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Parks & Recreation

Glen Echo Park Civil Rights Film Screenings Scheduled Feb. 7

Free walking tour and screenings of 'Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round' at Glen Echo Park on Feb. 7 include a Q&A with original protesters.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Parks & Recreation

Black History Month Events Across Montgomery County

Black History Month celebrations are ongoing throughout Montgomery County in February 2026.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Parks & Recreation

AI Shirley Avatar Answers History Questions at Oakley Cabin

A 3D AI avatar and nine augmented reality experiences are now live at Oakley Cabin, available in seven languages with closed captions.

TEBS· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and County Cable Montgomery Launch #SelfieWithShirley Contest …”
Feb 6
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