Wheaton, Md. – Calling all generous neighbors and gift seekers: Montgomery Parks invites residents to give once-loved items a second life at its Holiday Share Fair on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Residents with gently used items to pass along can sign up now for a giveaway spot, offering free treasures to others who can use them.
What: Holiday Share Fair
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds
Cost: Free. Givers must register through ActiveMontgomery.
Held twice a year, the Share Fair uses a trunk-or-treat-style setup. Givers display items from their car trunks or on their own tables and hanging racks, while attendees browse and claim whatever catches their eye — a warm coat that never quite fit, a board game the kids outgrew, or a toy ready for its next adventure. Participants also vote for the Giver with the best setup and most unique finds, so Givers are encouraged to get creative.
“The Share Fair is a chance to make someone else’s day a little brighter,” said Christy Korzen, manager of the Black Hill Discovery Center. “Last year, kids were ‘shopping’ for holiday gifts for each other, one family found a Christmas tree, and a child went home with a canoe his dad planned to use to teach him to paddle. You never know what you might find — or what your giveaway might mean to someone else.”
Giveaway spots are still available, and registration is free through ActiveMontgomery. Only one adult per group should register, and neighbors are encouraged to team up. Each registered Giver receives up to two parking spaces for their display. All items must be given freely — no sales, bartering, or exchanges — and should be clean, usable, and complete. Givers must take home anything left unclaimed.
No registration is needed to “shop.” Simply drop by during the event to browse and take home a new-to-you find.
Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages 417 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks, programs, and facilities promote physical activity, social connection, and environmental stewardship. As part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible park experiences. M-NCPPC has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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