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#SelfieWithShirley Contest Runs All February at Oakley Cabin

Visitors who photograph AI Shirley at Oakley Cabin in Brookeville and post with #SelfieWithShirley can win gift cards up to $100.

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

GreenFest Returns April 26 at BlackRock in Germantown

Montgomery County's annual GreenFest environmental celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at BlackRock Center in Germantown.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Parks & Recreation

Prathertown History Event Set for Feb. 28 at Gaithersburg Library

The History Makers of Prathertown event on Feb. 28 features community stories and discussion at the Gaithersburg Public Library.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Registration for Montgomery County Department of Recreation summer camps is currently open.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Parks & Recreation

Free Family Ice Skating at White Oak Rec Center February 6

The Department of Recreation hosts a free, all-ages family ice skating event at White Oak Rec Center on February 6 from 5–8 p.m.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Parks & Recreation

Youth Flag Football Registration Open Through March 15

MoCoRec NFL Flag Football for ages 6-14 is open for spring registration at three locations; cost is $60, deadline March 15.

MCRecreation· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec”
Feb 3
Parks & Recreation

Prom Couture Closet Returns April 4 at Praisner Center

MoCoRec's free prom outfit giveaway for high school students returns April 4 at Marilyn J. Praisner CRC; donations accepted now.

MCRecreation· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec”
Feb 3
Parks & Recreation

MoCoRec Water Safety Poster Contest Open to K-12 Students

Students in grades K-12 may enter MoCoRec's Water Safety Poster Contest; deadline to submit is March 15, 2026.

MCRecreation· Feb 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec”
Feb 3
Parks & Recreation

MoCoRec Spring Program Registration Opens Feb. 18

County residents can register for spring recreation programs starting at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 18; non-residents may register Feb. 20.

MCRecreation· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec”
Feb 3
Parks & Recreation

Silver Spring Timebank Hosts Singles Awareness Day Event Feb. 15

Silver Spring Timebank hosts a free 'Singles Awareness Day' event on Feb. 15 featuring community members sharing stories of solo purpose.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation 2026 Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Montgomery County Recreation opened summer camp registration January 20; camps cover sports, arts, music, STEM, and more.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Parks & Recreation

Smithsonian 'See Me' Free Virtual Art Program Feb. 18

Free Zoom program on Feb. 18 features National Museum of Asian Art's 'Korean Treasures' exhibition with art-making activity.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Parks & Recreation

Nonprofit Montgomery Tools to Thrive Expo Set for March 2

Nonprofit Montgomery's second annual Tools to Thrive Expo offers workshops, an exhibit fair, and a luncheon on March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Parks & Recreation

County Recreation, Senior Programs Canceled Tuesday; Centers Open at 9 a.m.

Recreation programs, senior transportation, and nutrition programs canceled Jan. 27; rec and senior centers open at 9 a.m.

Jawando· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Winter Storm Update”
Jan 27
Parks & Recreation

Free Community STEM Day at Rockville Science Center Jan. 31

The Rockville Science Center hosts a free drop-in family STEM event on Jan. 31, 1:30–4:30 p.m., with regional exhibitors.

CFW· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Parks & Recreation

WLB Early Bird Ticket Deadline: $45 Through Today

Early bird tickets for the 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing are $45 today only; student tickets are $10.

CFW· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Parks & Recreation

Olney Barrel Aged Beer Fest Returns January 31

The Olney Barrel Aged Beer Fest, hosted by the Olney Civic Fund, returns January 31 with local craft brews and fundraising for area nonprofits; tickets on sale now.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Parks & Recreation

Recreation Hosts Water Safety Poster Contest for K–12 Students

Montgomery County Recreation invites K–12 students to submit original water safety posters by March 15 for prizes including pool passes and aquatic center admissions.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Parks & Recreation

County's 31st Annual MLK Celebration at Strathmore, Jan. 18

Montgomery County's free 31st annual MLK Holiday Observance and Birthday Celebration is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Strathmore in North Bethesda.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Recreation, Parks Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20

Montgomery Recreation and Montgomery Parks open summer camp registration Jan. 20, with financial assistance available for eligible families.

Council· Jan 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Free tax assistance for income-eligible households in Montgomery County will be …”
Jan 15
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