Montgomery Parks is inviting dog lovers to Holiday Barket- a “pawsitively” fun way to start the holiday season 

 WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting dog owners to leash up their pups and jump into the holiday season at the Holiday Barket at Cabin John Regional Park. The Barket will feature live music, refreshments for sale, a canine photo booth with the Grinch, and plenty of pet-themed shopping.              

What:   
Holiday Barket 

When:  
Saturday, November 18, 2023 
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 

Where: 
Cabin John Regional Park  
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817 

Details:  
Parking at Cabin John Regional Park, Tuckerman Lane and  
Westlake Drive parking lots 
Overflow parking at 10600 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817. 
Event is free. 

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs and relax as they listen to rock music from the band Capital Effect at the amphitheater stage. They can also visit the dog park at Cabin John Regional Park where dogs can romp off-leash or take a stroll on the Cabin John Trail, which includes a loop around the event site. 

Providers of pet-related services such as adoption, training and grooming will be on site with information about their offerings. And Maryland-based businesses will be selling pet-themed gifts for pet lovers, as well as gifts and treats for pets.    

The Holiday Barket will include accommodations to make the event accessible for individuals with various disabilities. That includes an accessible shuttle cart to transport patrons needing assistance from the parking lot to the main activities. A sensory tent will be on-site to provide a respite for people who need a break from the elements or are feeling over-stimulated. Accessible parking is available in the Tuckerman Lane Parking lot. For additional accommodations, contact Montgomery Parks Program Access. 

About Montgomery Parks      
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. 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. Montgomery Parks  
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), 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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