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Greenfest 2026 Scheduled for April 25 in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's Greenfest 2026 will be held April 25, 11 AM–4 PM, featuring environmental and sustainability activities.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Parks & Recreation

First-Ever Taste of Burtonsville Event Scheduled for April 25

The inaugural Taste of Burtonsville food event is set for April 25 at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center; restaurant and registration details forthcoming.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Parks & Recreation

East County Youth Block Party Set for April 15

Free community block party for middle and high school students at East County Community Recreation Center on April 15 features basketball, futsal, and CPR training.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Parks & Recreation

St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Happy Hour at North Four Corners Park

Montgomery Parks hosts a free St. Patrick's Day outdoor event with live music, craft brews, and food trucks at North Four Corners Local Park on March 14.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Parks & Recreation

Parks FY27-32 CIP: $280M Exec Recommendation Below M-NCPPC Request

PHP Committee reviews $280M+ County Executive CIP recommendation for Montgomery Parks, $12M below M-NCPPC's $292M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for March 14

Gaithersburg hosts its 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Parks & Recreation

Volunteers Needed for GreenFest at BlackRock Center, April 25

Montgomery County's largest annual environmental festival, GreenFest, needs volunteers for setup, activities, and breakdown on April 25.

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

GreenFest 2026 Comes to Germantown April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest returns April 25 at Blackrock Center for the Arts in Germantown, free and open to all residents.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Parks & Recreation

Weed Warrior Workday at Bullis Local Park March 28

Volunteers are invited to a Weed Warrior Workday at Bullis Local Park on March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–noon.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

MCPL's 10th Annual MoComCon Set for March 20-21 in Germantown

Free two-day comics and creativity festival returns to Germantown Library and BlackRock Center for the Arts, March 20–21, 2026.

MCPL· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Its 10th Annual MoComCon, March 20-21”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Opens Spring Class Registration

Registration is open for Montgomery County Recreation's spring classes and camps, including youth sports, arts, and adult fitness programs.

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

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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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· 1 source
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 sources
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 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Willie Allen, John Bunting, Warren Crutchfield, Bill Dixon, Betty Holston Smith,…”
Mar 2
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