May 25, 2023
WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks announces its lineup of special events and programs in June. Events include the start of the summer Parks Playhouse performances, Summer Twilight Concert Series, Heritage Days, MudFest, Juneteenth celebrations and PRIDE Month events.
June events in Montgomery Parks include:
Parks Playhouse | June 2, 8, 22 | Various times and locations
Parks Playhouse is a summer series of free live performances to celebrate the artistry of local bands, troupes and groups.
Drag Story Hour (virtual) | June 3 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Zoom
Drag Story Hour returns to Brookside Gardens in a new virtual format. Featuring performer D’Manda Martini. Participants must register to receive the Zoom link to the story hour. All ages. Registration required. Free.
Kingsley Schoolhouse Tour | June 4 | 1–4 p.m.
Little Bennett Regional Park, 24472 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg
Join us on the first Sunday of the month, April through October, for a tour of the historic one-room schoolhouse that served children in the farming community of “Frog Hollow” from 1893 until 1935. Free.
Summer Twilight Concert Series | June 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
Join us Tuesday evenings for a series of free musical performances set in the beauty of the gardens. Each performance features a different musical genre—swing, classic rock, funk, and Latin pop. Bring your friends and family, chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the gardens on concert evenings only). Food will be available for purchase at each event. Free.
Birding for All (PRIDE Month) | June 10 | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda
Join us for an afternoon of birding. The program starts with a brief overview of birding, along with helpful tips. Then participants can either join a naturalist on a guided trail walk or remain with a naturalist on the back deck. Binoculars recommended but will also be provided onsite. LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and accessibility communities especially welcome. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. Free.
Parks Playhouse Junior | June 13‒15, 25‒27 | Various times and locations
Looking for something to do this summer with the little ones? Bring them out to Parks Playhouse Junior for an hour of fun and entertainment they will love. Free.
MudFest | June 17 | | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Woodstock Equestrian Special Park, 20207 Darnestown Road, Beallsville
A muddy mess of fun for the whole family! Jump slip and slide in giant mud pits. Make mud art, mud pies, and play games. Rain or shine. Tickets required and available for advance purchase, but can also be purchased onsite. $20 per car.
PRIDE Awareness Hike | June 18 | 10 a.m. –12 p.m.
Fairland Recreational Park, 3928 Greencastle Road, Fairland
Take a hike and celebrate the diversity, inclusivity and self-expression of the LGBTQ+ community who enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors. Snack and water included, as well as time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and take photos. At the end of the hike participants will be able to gather for a picnic and socialize with other hikers. Registration required. Free.
Special Opening: Juneteenth | June 19 | 10 a.m. –4 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum & Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring
The Josiah Henson Museum & Park and Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park are opening special hours in celebration of Juneteenth. Self-guided tours and special hands-on activities will be available for families. All ages. $4-children and seniors; $5-adults.
Never Grow Up: Playdates for 55+ | June 21 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Johnsons Local Park, 18000 Washington Grove Lane, Gaithersburg
Come out and play at Montgomery Parks! Spend time outdoors sipping coffee or tea, playing games, sharing stories and laughs with friends old and new. This edition celebrates International Yoga Day with laugh yoga. Registration required. Free.
History Hour | June 21 | 6 –7 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum & Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda
Lecture series featuring local historians, educators and others sharing their knowledge of local and regional history. This month is a presentation by David Goodrich, author of “On Freedom Road: Bicycle Explorations and Reckonings on the Underground Railroad.” Ages 18 and older. Registration required. $5.
Foodie Fridays: Cultivating Traditions | June 23 | 6:30 –8:30 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum & Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda
The first Foodie Fridays is a post-Juneteenth celebration with local grower Tanya Doka-Spandhla of Passion to Seed Gardening, Nia Nyamweya of Beauty Blooms Farm, and Anthony Cohen of The Menare Foundation and Button Farm Living History Center. The registration fee includes light refreshments, drinks, and a ticket to Josiah Henson Museum. Ages 18 and older. Registration required. $10.
Heritage Days | June 24 and 25 | Various times and locations
Heritage Days is a county-wide festival highlighting historic, cultural and outdoor recreation sites offering special programming including exhibits, demonstrations, live music, activities for children, and much more.
All ages. Free.
Montgomery Parks is a co-sponsor of the following events taking place in parks during the month of June:
Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival: June 19 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Cabin John Regional Park
Sip ‘n Shuck: June 24 | 4 – 6:30 p.m. |Flower Avenue Urban Park
Visit the Summer 2023 Montgomery Parks Program Guide. Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 420 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.
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/TTY), 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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