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New 12,000-Sq-Ft Skate Park Opens at Ovid Hazen Wells Park, Clarksburg

Montgomery County's newest skate park opened at Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg, featuring bowls, rails, and quarter pipes.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Parks & Recreation

CAO Madaleno Hosts Media Briefing on Spring Break Activities

CAO Rich Madaleno and Visit Montgomery CEO Kelly Groff discuss spring break events and the Tastemakers Trail on March 25.

PIO· Mar 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County’s Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, …”
Mar 24
Parks & Recreation

Sabor de Wheaton Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

The Wheaton Urban District is accepting restaurant, food vendor, artisan, and community exhibitor applications for the June 7 festival.

Wheaton Urban District· Mar 24, 2026· 2 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para vendedores para el Festival Culinario y C…”
Mar 24
Parks & Recreation

Free Brain Awareness Day at Silver Spring Medical Museum March 21

The National Museum of Health and Medicine hosts a free neuroscience event in Silver Spring on March 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Commission for Women· Mar 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest: Show Us What You’ve Got by March 31!”
Mar 20
Parks & Recreation

MoComCon Fandom Festival at Black Rock in Germantown This Weekend

Montgomery County Public Libraries hosts a two-day pop culture festival in Germantown March 20–21, featuring cosplay, panels, gaming, and more.

MCPL· Mar 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest: Show Us What You’ve Got by March 31!”
Mar 20
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Open Through March 31

Montgomery County residents ages 5+ can submit creative work celebrating inspirational women through March 31.

Commission for Women· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest: Show Us What You’ve Got by March 31!”
Mar 20
Parks & Recreation

Taste of Wheaton Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

The Wheaton Urban District is accepting restaurant, artisan, and exhibitor applications for the 30th Taste of Wheaton on June 7, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 20, 2026· 4 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Vendor Applications Now Open for 30th ‘Annual Taste of Wheaton: Maryland’s Culin…”
Mar 20
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Seeks Resident Feedback on Park Restrooms

Montgomery Parks is collecting responses to a countywide restroom survey through April 19, 2026.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Parks & Recreation

Superintendent's Shuffle 5K Coming to Bohrer Park April 11

The first-ever Superintendent's Shuffle community run at Bohrer Park on April 11 aims to raise funds to eliminate MCPS student meal debt.

MCPS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #281; March 17, 2026”
Mar 17
Parks & Recreation

Butterfly Experience Returns to Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens' Butterfly Experience seasonal exhibit is open for visitors in Montgomery County.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Playhouse Presents 'The Snow Queen' March 13–22

The Montgomery Playhouse at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg performs 'The Snow Queen,' a one-hour family musical, March 13–22; tickets $16.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gaithersburg Saturday

Rio and the City of Gaithersburg host the free 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, with dancers, bagpipes, and a Shamrock Stroll.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Prom Couture Closet Collects Formalwear Donations Through March 21

Montgomery County Recreation accepts formalwear donations through March 21 for its 5th Annual Prom Couture Closet giveaway on April 4 in Burtonsville.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Open Through March 31

Montgomery County residents age 5+ can submit creative works about inspiring women through March 31 for the annual Girl Power Contest.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

PHP Committee Reviews $165.7M Recreation CIP, Turf Replacement

The PHP Committee reviews 12 projects in a $165.7M recreation CIP, including a new natural grass field at North Potomac Community Center.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

$21.7M Recreation Center Planned for Poolesville Area

A joint PHP-HHS Committee reviews a $21.7M CIP proposal to design and build a new recreation center at Dr. Dillingham Park in Poolesville.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

CCAN Action Fund Holds Rally at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund organized a rally at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on March 13, 2026.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement at the CCAN Action Fund Rally”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Healthy Home Fair Offers Free Energy and Efficiency Resources March 21

A free Healthy Home Fair covering energy conservation, efficiency, and renewables takes place March 21 at Catholic University, noon–5 PM.

DEP· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “⏰ How is a clock like a frog in March? 🐸”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Sayles Hosts 4th Annual Women's History Month Celebration in Germantown

Free event on March 27 at BlackRock Center for the Arts features panels on sustainable business and environmental leadership.

Sayles· Mar 12, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “RSVP to Join Us!”
Mar 12
Parks & Recreation

Team Sayles Marches in 24th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade

Councilmember Sayles joins the 24th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14; lineup at 9 a.m. at Uncle Julio's.

Sayles· Mar 12, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “RSVP to Join Us!”
Mar 12
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