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

#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 source
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 sources
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 source
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 sources
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 sources
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 source
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 source
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 sources
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 source
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec”
Feb 3
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