
WHEATON, Md.— Love is in the air at Montgomery Parks this February. Grab your skates and besties and celebrate your platonic Love Story at a Valentine’s Day skate or enjoy a winter hike. There are also several events to commemorate Black History Month.
Montgomery Parks’ February events highlights include:
Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden | February 5 | 7‒8:30 p.m.
Brookside Gardens Virtual
An evening with poet and author Camille Dungy. Ages 18 and older. Free. Register for Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden.
Winter Walks | February 5-26 (Wednesdays) | 1–2 p.m.
Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood
Guided scenic strolls through select sections of the Farm Park’s 5.2 miles of natural trails. Ages 16 and older. Free. Register for Winter Walks.
Black History Month Family Day | February 8 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring
In celebration of Black History Month, children and families can drop in to the Woodlawn Manor House and enjoy hands-on activities including compass making, share what freedom means to you, map your family tree, and more. Story times at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages. Free. *No advance registration required.
Valentine’s Skate | February 8 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ridge Road Recreational Park, 21155 Frederick Road, Germantown
Grab your roller skates and your besties. Skate to your favorite tunes spun by DJ Joe. Nosh on eats from Catalyst Hot Dogs and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Are you ready for it? All ages. Free.
GreenScapes Symposium | February 14 | 9 a.m.‒4 p.m.
Brookside Gardens Virtual
The 22nd GreenScapes theme is “Practical Tools for Designing Resilient Landscapes.” Learn tips and strategies from industry experts. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for landscape professionals. Ages 18 and older. $60; $30 for students (proof of current enrollment required). Register for GreenScapes online or call 301-962-1451.
Presidents’ Day Special Opening | February 17 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda (Parking is located at Wall Local Park at 5900 Executive Boulevard, North Bethesda)
Commemorate Presidents’ Day and learn about Underground Railroad conductor and abolitionist Reverend Josiah Henson and enjoy multimedia and hands-on activities. All ages. Admission: $4, children and seniors; $5, adults.
History Hour: Thurgood Marshall: A Trail-Blazing Civil Rights Victory in MoCo | February 20 | 6–7 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda (Parking is located at Wall Local Park at 5900 Executive Boulevard, North Bethesda)
Montgomery County native and history buff Ralph Buglass will discuss the little-known legal case Thurgood Marshall won here in Montgomery County that delivered an early blow to school segregation. Refreshments provided. Ages 12 and older. $5 per person. Buy tickets.
Black History Month Family Day | February 22 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda (Parking is located Wall Local Park at 5900 Executive Boulevard, North Bethesda)
Have fun and learn something new with hands-on activities that show what a child’s life was like in Dawn, the settlement in Canada that Josiah Henson founded after self-emancipating with his family via the Underground Railroad. All ages. Admission: $4, children and seniors; $5, adults.
We Speak Weddings Workshop | February 22 | 10:30 a.m.‒12 p.m.
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
Learn how to plan your event at Brookside Gardens with a step-by-step process and get the chance to ask specific questions. While the session is based on a Brookside Gardens event, the information provided will be useful for planning an event at any location. Ages 18 and older. $10 per person. Register for We Speak Wedding.
Explore a Park: Rachel Carson Conservation Park | February 28 | 3–5 p.m.
Rachel Carson Conservation Park, 22201 Zion Road, Olney
Explore Rachel Carson Conservation Park with an experienced naturalist. Ages 18 and older. $2 per person. Register for Explore a Park: Rachel Carson Conservation Park.
Park Academy Series classes:
- Breath and Movement Flow Yoga | Saturdays, February 1–22 | 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park, 6800 Tilden Lane, Potomac
Ages 16 and older. Register for Breath and Movement Flow Yoga. 4 sessions: $40 per person.
- Balance and Mobility | Thursdays, February 6–27 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Clarksburg Neighborhood Park, 22501 Wims Road, Clarksburg
Ages 18 and older. Register for Balance and Mobility. 4 sessions: $40 per person.
Programs for 55+:
- Socials for 55+: Pressed Flower Valentine’s | February 7 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Meadowbrook Local Park, 7901 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase
Register for Socials for 55+: Pressed Flower Valentine’s. $5 per person.
- Socials for 55+: Winter Mixer | February 15 | 3–5 p.m.
Meadowbrook Local Park, 7901 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase
Register for Socials for 55+: Winter Mixer. $10 per person.
- 55+ Nature Book Club | February 18 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
Register for 55+ Nature Book Club. Free.
Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming. Visit the Winter 2024 Montgomery Parks Program Guide.
Register on Active Montgomery
ActiveMontgomery is a program and facility reservation system that allows users to register online for classes, camps, programs and lessons offered by Montgomery Parks. Users must go to ActiveMontgomery and create an account before registering.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 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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