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Montgomery Parks Event Team

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Audience watching Sunday Serenade performance
Acoustics and Ales 2022 - Elm Street 3-fACEBOOK
Audience watching Sunday Serenade performance
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Mark your calendars for fun and unique events happening year-round at Montgomery Parks.

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If you are looking for a variety of activities to do during any time of the week with your friends and family, then check out what the Montgomery Parks Special Events Team has to offer. With diverse and 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.

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Gear up for a fantastic Fall 2024 with Montgomery Parks! Dive into laughter at our Comedy Shows, savor great tunes and craft brews at our Acoustics and Ales series, hike through local flavors at the Parks Ale Trail festival, and enjoy diverse live music at Sunday Serenades. Don’t miss out on these vibrant events that promise to make your Autumn unforgettable! Visit this page to stay up to date on events and activities coming to a park near you.

Join us for the upcoming Park Academy class series this fall, featuring a diverse range of classes designed for all ages and interests. Enhance your balance and mobility, find your zen with yoga, conquer new heights with tree climbing, boost your fitness, explore robotics and coding, or dance your heart out. Discover your new passion and embrace learning in the great outdoors!

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: 

  1. Is your request being submitted at least four months in advance of the event? 
  2. How does this program or event align with Montgomery Parks’ mission or vision?   
  3. 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 

Upcoming Special Events

Acoustics and Ales Saturday November 4th 11-2pm North Four Corners Local Park

Acoustics and Ales

Join us for an outdoor happy hour filled with live music, locally made craft beer, and delicious food.
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Sunday Serenade

Enjoy a diverse lineup of local musicians performing live at Cabin John Regional Park’s Amphitheater.

Park Academy Fitness, Wellness and Learning Class Series

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Fall 2024 Park Academy Class Series

Registration for Fall Class Series is currently open. Register on Active Montgomery for these opportunities.

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Yoga for Strength and Vitality

Yoga for Strength and Vitality can be found under Activity Number PPACT0017.
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POUND Fitness

POUND Fitness can be found under Activity Number PPACT0004.
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Toddler & You Yoga

Toddler & You Yoga can be found under Activity Number PPACT0006.
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Balance and Mobility

Balance and Mobility can be found under Activity Number PPACT0016.
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Partnering Dance 101

Partnering Dance 101 can be found under Activity Number PPACT0011.
Tree climbing class

Canopy Connection

Canopy Connection can be found under Activity Number PPACT0013.
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Introduction to Robotics and Coding

Introduction to Robotics and Coding can be found under Activity Number PPACT0012.
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Breath and Movement Flow Yoga

Breath and Movement Flow Yoga can be found under Activity Number PPACT0007.

Climb It

Climb It can be found under Activity Number PPACT0014.
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Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking can be found under Activity Number PPACT0010.

Upcoming Winter 2024-2025 Class Series Offerings

Viewing for Winter Class Series opens on Active Montgomery Friday, November 1. Registration opens Tuesday, November 12. Register on for these opportunities on Active Montgomery.

  • POUND Fitness
  • Introduction to Robotics and Coding
  • 55+ Yoga for Strength and Vitality
  • 55+ Senior Fitness Test (New Series)
  • Nordic Walking
  • Breath and Movement Yoga
  • Balance and Mobility
  • Toddler and You Yoga