February is Black History Month, and Black history and culture are essential parts of Montgomery County, Maryland’s heritage. Reverend Josiah Henson escaped slavery in the county and founded a freedman settlement in neighboring Canada. Visit a schoolhouse where Black children learned, and see how 19th-century plantation life was depicted. Take the opportunity to honor and... Read More
Are you ready to sip on some soul-warming hot chocolate and stroll through a winter wonderland? If so, mark your calendars because Winter City Lights is kicking off the festive season with a sparkling start on Friday, November 28! Recently named the #2 Best Holiday Light Show in the country by the Newsweek Readers’ Choice... Read More
The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade returns to Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, bringing festive floats, marching bands, mascots, and special guests to the streets. As the D.C, regions largest Thanksgiving holiday parade, this annual tradition kicks off the holiday season in Montgomery County. Silver Spring was also recently named #1... Read More
The holiday shopping season is even more special when you shop local. Just outside Washington D.C, Montgomery County, Maryland is home to a festive lineup of holiday markets where you can meet local makers, browse handmade goods, and support the artists and small businesses that make the community special. Throughout November and December, indoor and... 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
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 year to experience the outdoors in Montgomery County, Maryland. From lively Oktoberfests and acclaimed film festivals to pumpkin patches and harvest celebrations, discover the season’s best festivals and... Read More
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