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Montgomery Parks Event Team

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Looking for things to do with friends and family? The Montgomery Parks Special Events Team offers a fantastic lineup of activities all week long! With diverse year-round programming, you are sure to find something that you will love. Attend after-work outdoor happy hours, catch concerts under the stars, get active with fitness, wellness and learning classes, have a laugh at stand-up comedy shows, and celebrate the holidays with niche events. Most programs and events are free and family-friendly.

Get ready to soak up the season with an exciting lineup of outdoor events at our local parks! From high-energy kids’ performances and captivating Shakespeare under the stars, to live summer concerts featuring a variety of artists, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy Sunday morning music in the crisp fall air, laugh out loud at comedy nights, and unwind with friends during our outdoor happy hours. Bring a blanket, grab a bite from our local food vendors, and join us for unforgettable moments all summer and fall long—right in your own backyard!

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Upcoming Special Events


Park Academy Fitness, Wellness, and Learning Class Series

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This Winter, discover something new with the Park Academy class series, a vibrant lineup of enrichment and wellness classes for all ages and interests. Whether you’re looking to get active, brush up on your iPhone skills, have fun with your little one, or try something completely new, our diverse range of offerings makes it easy to engage, learn, and thrive in community and nature.

Winter 2025-2026 Class Series Offerings

The Winter 2025-2026 class series is now live! Registration opens for these opportunities on Active Montgomery on November 17th.

Coming back this Spring 2026

This Spring, keep an eye out for the return of our popular Canopy Connection classes! Registration is opening on 2/17/26 for Canopy Connection 55+ and Teens.

For more information on Park Academy class series, visit the Park Academy webpage.


Community Partnerships

Consider an event partnership with us! Our special events team hosts events year-round in our parks and we are looking for local entities that want to bring unique ideas, grow an existing program, reach a specific audience, or meet a community need. Our partnerships are cooperative relationships where both organizations share responsibility and resources to bring amazing programming and events to the community.

If you are interested in partnering with Montgomery Parks, you must submit an official request. Before you get started, please consider the following: 

  • Is your request being submitted at least four months in advance of the event? 
  • How does this program oevent align with Montgomery Parks’ mission or vision?  
  • How does this event or program benefit the local community and Montgomery Parks?  

 Thank you for your interest! if you have any questions, please email activationevents@montgomeryparks.org