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Free MLK Birthday Celebration at Strathmore Jan. 18

Montgomery County hosts a free MLK celebration at the Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 4PM; tickets required.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

Rec Dept. Summer Camp Enrollment Opens Jan. 20

Montgomery County residents can register for summer camps starting Jan. 20 at 6:30 a.m.; non-residents may register Jan. 22.

Recreation· Jan 12, 2026· 2 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los campamentos de verano del Departamento de Recreación com…”
Jan 12
Parks & Recreation

Creek Critters Event at Rockville Science Center Jan. 31

DEP hosts a Creek Critters public event at the Rockville Science Center on Jan. 31 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20 for Montgomery Parks and Recreation

Montgomery Parks and Recreation summer camp registration opens Jan. 20 at 6:30 a.m. for county residents; non-residents Jan. 22.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Fair Set for Jan. 19 in Rockville

Montgomery County's 2026 MLK Day of Service & Volunteer Fair runs Jan. 19, 2–4 p.m. at Bethesda North Marriott in Rockville.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Parks & Recreation

Black Baseball Heritage Project Holds Feb. 2 Wheaton Meeting

Montgomery Parks' Black Baseball & Softball Community Heritage Project holds a community meeting Feb. 2 in Wheaton.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Parks & Recreation

Valentine's Day Family Ice Skating Night Set for Feb. 6

A Valentine's Day Family Ice Skating Night is scheduled Feb. 6, 5:30–8:30 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

New Year Seniors Gala Set for Jan. 15 at Praisner Center

Montgomery County Recreation hosts a New Year, New You Seniors Gala on Jan. 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in Burtonsville.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Fashion Boot Camp Season 10 Starts Jan. 23 at East County Rec Center

Middle and high school students can join the 10-week Fashion Boot Camp program, culminating in a March 27 finale performance.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Free RecFit Pass Available at All County Recreation Centers

County residents can sign up in person for a free RecFit pass giving access to fitness rooms, open gym, and game rooms.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20 for County Residents

Montgomery County Recreation summer camp registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 20 online and in-person in Wheaton.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Fairs at Two Recreation Centers Jan. 10-11

Families can meet staff, learn about summer camps, and apply for financial aid at fairs in Germantown and Burtonsville.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

County Hosts Free Summer Camp Fairs in January 2026

Montgomery County Recreation will hold free Summer Camp Fairs in January 2026, allowing families to explore camp programs and meet recreation staff.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Parks & Recreation

Free MLK Birthday Concert at Strathmore on Jan. 18

Montgomery County's annual MLK Birthday Tribute concert is set for Jan. 18 at the Strathmore, beginning at 4 p.m. The event is free.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair Set for Jan. 19 in Rockville

Montgomery County's 2026 MLK Day of Service & Volunteer Fair runs 2–4 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Bethesda North Marriott in Rockville. Registration required.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Parks & Recreation

RecFit Gym Passes at County Rec Centers Free Again in 2026

Montgomery County Recreation's RecFit passes will again be free for county residents in 2026, providing access to fitness rooms and open gym activities.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 2 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Parks & Recreation

First Day Hike at Seneca Creek State Park on Jan. 1

Maryland State Parks hosts a self-guided 3.7-mile First Day Hike along the Lakeshore Trail at Seneca Creek State Park on New Year's Day 2026.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Parks & Recreation

County Launches 'Superpower Dance Circle' for Adults 55+ at Three Centers

Montgomery County Recreation offers a new weekly dance program for adults 55+ at Silver Spring, Long Branch, and Margaret Schweinhaut senior centers.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Ice Arena Winter Show Set for Dec. 21

Wheaton Ice Arena hosts its free annual winter figure skating show on Sunday, December 21, from 1:15–3:45 p.m.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Parks & Recreation

Free Holiday Event at Coffield Recreation Center Dec. 20

Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring hosts free cocoa, games, and photo ops with Santa on Dec. 20.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
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