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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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 sources
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 source
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 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

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 source
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 sources
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 source
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· 2 sources
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 source
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 source
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 source
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 source
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 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
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