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Parks & Recreation

Free Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series Runs April–June

Strathmore and MoCoRec host three free spring concerts at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center on April 11, May 9, and June 13.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Parks & Recreation

FIC Celebrates Week of the Young Child April 13–16

FIC sites mark Week of the Young Child with themed daily activities April 13–16, including music, cooking, science, and art.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Parks & Recreation

PHP Committee Reviews $165M Recreation CIP, 11 Projects

PHP Committee meets April 6 at 2:15 p.m. to review a $165M capital plan for 11 recreation projects, up 27.4% from the prior CIP.

MCCouncil· Apr 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 6, 2026”
Apr 3
Parks & Recreation

Joint Committee Reviews $21.7M Western County Recreation Center CIP

PHP and HHS committees meet April 6 to review $21.7M capital plan for a new Poolesville-area community facility at Dr. Dillingham Park.

MCCouncil· Apr 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 6, 2026”
Apr 3
Parks & Recreation

Brookside Gardens Butterfly Experience Runs April 1 – September 7

Brookside Gardens' annual Butterfly Experience immersive exhibit is open daily 9 a.m.–3 p.m. through September 7, 2026; advance tickets required.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Parks & Recreation

MCPD 4th District Hosts 4th Annual Egg Hunt at Wheaton Regional Park

Montgomery County Police 4th District hosts a free egg hunt April 4, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park for kids ages 3–12.

MCPD· Apr 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Parks & Recreation

Prom Couture Closet Offers Free Formalwear April 4 in Burtonsville

Montgomery County high school students can pick a free prom dress, suit, shoes, or accessories April 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Burtonsville.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Deadline Extended to April 15

Montgomery County residents ages 5+ can submit creative works about inspiring women through April 15, 2026.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Parks & Recreation

11th Annual GreenFest Set for April 26 in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's 11th annual GreenFest on April 26 features battery collection, art, music, and a 250th-anniversary theme.

DEP· Apr 2, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Apr 2
Parks & Recreation

ESYDA Soccer Academy Opens New Silver Spring Clubhouse

Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy held a ribbon-cutting for its new clubhouse in Silver Spring with county and state officials.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Sayles Hosts 4th Annual Women's History Month Celebration

Councilmember Sayles convened women leaders in environmental stewardship at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Earth Month Cleanups, Films, Markets Across County in April

More than a dozen Earth Month events are scheduled across Montgomery County and the DC metro area throughout April 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 5 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County GreenFest 2026 Set for April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest 2026 runs April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of Earth Month celebrations.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

MCDOT Truck Day Set for May 16 in Rockville

Free family event at MCDOT's Rockville depot lets the public explore county vehicles and vote on painted snowplows, May 16.

MCDOT· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland MCDOT News Releases Update”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

Coming of Age Program Offers Free Social Events for Residents 60+

New social program for Montgomery County residents 60+ launched with Bender JCC and Jewish Council for the Aging; no membership fee.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

National Walking Day Event Set for Montgomery Village April 1

Montgomery Village hosts a National Walking Day event April 1 from 5–7 p.m. at the outdoor fitness park.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

Nominations Open for 2026 Montgomery Serves Awards Through April 3

Nominations for the 2026 Montgomery Serves Awards, honoring outstanding volunteers and community groups from 2025, are open through April 3.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

Earth Month Big Spring Cleanup Slated for Silver Spring April 11

Community cleanup runs 9–11 a.m. April 11 at Oakview Drive and E. Light Drive in Silver Spring; students can earn SSL hours.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Opens Spring Class and Camp Registration

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

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Arts District Public Survey Open Through May 15

Montgomery County seeks community input on the future of Wheaton's Arts & Entertainment District via survey in English and Spanish.

PIO· Mar 30, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery invita al público a tomar encuesta en español sobre el …”
Mar 30
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