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Whether you prefer the tricks or the treats of the season, grab your favorite costume and mark your calendar, because Montgomery Parks has a full lineup of Halloween activities for all ages and interests.

Montgomery Parks is conducting testing to ensure all water fixtures in parks meet the appropriate limit set by the Food and Drug Association.

Montgomery Parks’ Agricultural History Farm Park is teeming with excitement for the upcoming Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11a-4p.

45 parks are now maintained without the use of conventional pesticides. Additional pesticide-free areas include all 273 playgrounds, lawn areas in local parks, and community gardens.

Toast to Taste, the first-ever beer and food festival hosted by Montgomery Parks is coming to Germantown Town Center Urban Park. Join your fellow foodies (ages 21 and older) on Saturday, October 12 from 1 – 5 p.m., to sip, savor and enjoy an afternoon of delicious food and local craft brews.

This weekend offers numerous different opportunities to get outside and enjoy the parks! As Fall begins, the unique and entertaining…

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. This year, activities include a 5K Fun Run/Walk, Salsa in the Park, the Hispanic Heritage Celebration and more!

Through a partnership with the Washington Capitals, Montgomery Parks will open a new inline skate rink.

Fall isn’t just back-to-school season, it’s also a great time to give back! From special events to stream cleanups to trail work, there are many ways to get involved.

The annual live butterfly and caterpillar show is open from mid-April until September 22, and with just 12 more days to experience this delightful exhibit this year, you will want to make time to visit! If you are seeking a unique viewing experience, consider our Garden After Dark: Wings & Wine event, this Thursday, September 12, from 6:30-8:30 pm.

History will come to life at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park on September 28th with the debut of a unique living history program.

Ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Saturday, September 14, 2019, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Learn more about Bill Tyler, Division Chief of Southern Parks.

Get out and enjoy the cooler weather, breathe fresh air and have fun with your friends and family. There’s never a dull moment in Montgomery Parks!

Taste the tropics at the family-friendly event on September 7 at Meadowside Nature Center

Meadowbrook Stables, a Montgomery Parks partner located in Chevy Chase, first opened in 1934. It is now one of only a few urban riding schools remaining in the United States.

Montgomery Parks urges pet owners to keep dogs out of Lake Needwood.

Montgomery Parks’ Nature Centers and Gardens have a full line-up of events for you this fall. Check out our list of favorites!

Fall is almost here and now is the time to start thinking about programs and activities for the family. Montgomery Parks has hundreds of exciting programs and classes to encourage a lifelong love of learning and promote active and healthy lifestyles.

Pickin’ on the Porch Returns to the Agricultural History Farm Park on August 24.

Montgomery Parks deer population management program begins in September and takes place in 54 parks.

Montgomery Parks’ organizational structure is divided up into ten divisions that handle everything from park maintenance to policing. We wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to better get to know the different leaders of those divisions.

On August 23, the second installment of Food Matters, entitled “Montgomery County Microbreweries – Policy, Profit, and Pints”, will feature a panel discussion with beverage industry experts.

With the hottest days of summer ahead, you can still be active, stay cool, and enjoy Montgomery Parks.

Miti Figueredo will oversee four divisions at Montgomery Parks.