WHEATON, Md.— This July Montgomery Parks invites families to kick off their summer mornings with Parks Playhouse Junior, a free fun-filled lineup of outdoor performances for children ages 2-8.
From rocking out with the award-winning band Rocknoceros, to exploring Black history with Culture Queen, to laughing and learning with the Science Guys of Baltimore and watching the timeless tale of Peter and the Wolf come to life with The Puppet Co., each show combines entertainment and education at a park near you.
All shows run from 10 to 11 a.m., the perfect time to enjoy cooler mornings, so bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, some snacks, and make memories with the little ones. Don’t forget to bring your water bottles!
Performance schedule:
(*American Sign Language interpretation provided.)
- Wednesday, July 9: Wheaton Local Park, Wheaton*
- Thursday, July 10: Falls Road Local Park, Potomac
- Friday, July 11: Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park, Silver Spring
- Saturday, July 12: Arora Hills Local Park, Clarksburg
Sing, dance, and get silly with this award-winning, fan-favorite duo that has graced the stages of Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, the Kennedy Center, and more.
- Monday, July 14: Germantown Town Center Urban Park, Germantown
- Tuesday, July 15: Falls Road Local Park, Potomac
- Wednesday, July 16: Cabin John Regional Park, Bethesda
- Thursday, July 17: Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park, Silver Spring*
Take an inspiring and empowering journey through Black history with acclaimed teaching artist, children’s musician, and author, Culture Queen.
- Wednesday, July 23: Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park, Silver Spring*
- Thursday, July 24: Flower Avenue Urban Park, Silver Spring
Exploding experiments and fizzy fun.Their high-energy States of Matter Show brings chemistry to life with dry ice, bubbling potions, and awe-inspiring chemical reactions.
- Monday, July 28: Wheaton Local Park, Wheaton
- Tuesday, July 29: North Four Corners Local Park, Silver Spring*
- Wednesday, July 30: Arora Hills Local Park, Clarksburg
Delight in a playful retelling of Peter and the Wolf, performed by the beloved puppeteers of Glen Echo’s The Puppet Co.
About Parks Playhouse Junior
Parks Playhouse Junior is a seasonal series from Montgomery Parks that brings high-quality children’s performances to local parks across the county. Featuring music, theater, and interactive storytelling, the series runs throughout the summer on select weekday and weekend mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. All performances are free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottles.
To view the full summer lineup, visit the Parks Playhouse Junior event page.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 415 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
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), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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