Brookside Gardens Children’s Day returns September 19 with free activities and live entertainment

September 14, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites families to experience the wonders of nature during Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens, the free annual event offers hands-on activities and live entertainment designed to inspire children and their families.

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Montgomery Parks to host disc golf course celebration

September 29, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks will celebrate the department’s first 18-hole disc golf course on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Northwest Branch Recreational Park at 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, Md., 20905. The celebration will feature…

Celebrate fall at Montgomery Parks’ Harvest Festival

September 23, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Celebrate autumn traditions at Montgomery Parks‘ annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. The family-friendly festival features hayrides, historic crafts, live entertainment, and hands-on activities that bring Montgomery County’s agricultural heritage to…

Montgomery Planning receives $100,000 state grant to advance streetscape improvements in Damascus

September 11, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC),has been awarded a $100,000 Maryland Department of General Services FY27 Capital Grant to develop a streetscape improvement plan for downtown Damascus, a…