The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is held in Silver Spring, Maryland, which was voted #1 Best Place to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine in 2024. It is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the DC Metro area and welcomes the start of the holiday season. The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade returns to Downtown... Read More
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and Montgomery County’s thriving community of local artists and artisans is stocked up and ready to sell. Throughout November and December, a variety of indoor and outdoor markets around the area. We’ve rounded up a few options that are sure to be buzzing with cheer and overflowing with... Read More
From the Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens to the Winter Lights in Gaithersburg, we’ve rounded up Montgomery County’s best holiday light displays and experiences you won’t want to miss this season. Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens: Wheaton Stroll through more than one million dazzling, colorful lights shaped into hand-crafted flowers, animals, snowflakes, and other natural... Read More
November 1, 1864, marked a pivotal day in Maryland’s history when a new state constitution freed all those held in bondage within its boundaries. The decision made Maryland one of the earliest states to abolish slavery – a full year ahead of the 13th Amendment. In celebration of this landmark day – known as Emancipation... Read More
Food, drinks, music, and a waterfront view—what could be better at the 3rd Annual Taste of Rio is back at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This annual lakeside celebration is quickly becoming one of Montgomery County, Maryland’s popular fall events, bringing together local restaurants, craft... Read More
The season of vibrant leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin-spiced everything has arrived—fall is officially here in Montgomery County, Maryland! Fall is one of the best times of the year to enjoy the outdoors in Montgomery County, Maryland. From Oktoberfest to Film Festivals, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to festivals and events that showcase food, music,... Read More
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