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.
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.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts a free virtual divorce and separation forum on Jan. 7, running monthly through June 2026.
Montgomery County Public Libraries begin free daily printing — up to 15 black-and-white or 2 color pages — at all branches except Noyes on Jan. 5.
Montgomery County Recreation's RecFit passes will again be free for county residents in 2026, providing access to fitness rooms and open gym activities.
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.
Montgomery County DEP is reminding residents to recycle live Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday lights, and cardboard boxes after the holiday season.
Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, banning plastic carryout bags and raising the bag tax to 10 cents.
Montgomery County health officials advise face masks in all health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 statewide.
Maryland health officials recommend masks in health care facilities as respiratory hospitalizations top 10 per 100,000 residents statewide.
Free SoberRide Lyft options are available on New Year's Eve to help residents get home safely without driving impaired.
Gov. Moore announced grants supporting the ACET program to help degree-holders, including displaced federal workers, become teachers.
WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® platform offers 5,000+ free online courses and industry certifications to county residents.
New online hub offers displaced federal employees and contractors guidance on unemployment, job search, and career development.
Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery FWCC in Wheaton offers job placement, career coaching, and financial counseling for federal workers.
The Bring Your Own Bag Law bans plastic carryout bags countywide starting Jan. 1, 2026; some municipalities exempt.
MCPS students have ten days off, from Dec. 24, 2025, returning to school Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
Local family law attorneys lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law, 7–8:30 p.m., through June 2026.
Tickets for Maryland's longest-running women's legislative event are available now; student tickets $10, early bird $45.
Montgomery County Government services and programs will have schedule changes for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.