Montgomery Parks May special events and programs
April 26, 2023
WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, announces its lineup of special events and programs in May for people of all ages. Events include the start of Acoustics and Ales and Salsa in the Park programs, guided hikes on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, and Family Archaeology Day.
May events in Montgomery Parks include:
Kingsley Schoolhouse Tour | First Sunday of the month through October 2023 | 1 – 4 p.m.
Little Bennett Regional Park, 24472 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg
Free tours of the historic 1893 Kingsley Schoolhouse that served children in the rural farming community of Frog Hollow from 1893 to 1935. Free.
Cultivating Calm and Peace with Nature (Ages 55+) | Wednesdays, May 3 – 24 | May 3 and May 10, 6 – 7 a.m. | May 17 and 24, 7 – 8 p.m.
Rock Creek Regional Park, 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville
Meditation has been proven to provide long-lasting positive benefits to the body, mind and spirit. Connect to the Earth and quiet your mind. Registration required. $9.
Never Grow Up: Playdates for 55+ | May 3 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
North Four Corner Local Park, 315 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring
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. Enjoy a fun visit with PAL therapy dogs. These four-legged special guests are ready for cuddles and tugs! Registration required. Free.
Acoustics and Ales | May 4 and 25 | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
May 4 | North Four Corners Local Park, 315 University Blvd., Silver Spring
May 25 | Flower Avenue Urban Park, 8746 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring
Enjoy an evening outdoor happy hour filled with live music, locally made craft beer and food from your favorite small businesses. Concessions, beer and non-alcoholic beverage options will be available for purchase. All ages. Free.
Guided Hike on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail | May 6 and 20 | 10 –11:30 a.m.
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring
Learn about the experience of 19th-century freedom seekers and Montgomery County residents in a guided hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. The hike covers two miles on a natural-surface trail which is not ADA-accessible or appropriate for all strollers. Content appropriate for ages 7 and older (fee charged for ages 6 and older). Registration recommended. $8.
Family Archaeology Day | May 6 | 10 a.m. –3 p.m.
Needwood Mansion at Rock Creek Regional Park, 6700 Derwood Road, Derwood
Free family-friendly day filled with hands-on activities, presentations and live music. All ages. Registration recommended. Free.
With Parks in Mind: Mental Health Awareness Month | May 6 | 2 –4 p.m.
Germantown Town Center Urban Park, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Kick-off Mental Health Month by walking a mindfulness maze created by Chalk Riot, doing yoga, guided meditation, breathwork, vision boarding, journaling and other mindful activities. This event launches the month-long campaign, “Every Mile for Every Mind” a series of walks to encourage people to spend time outdoors hiking a Montgomery Parks trail. These events are coordinated in partnership with local mental health organization, EveryMind.
Salsa in the Park | May 17 and 19 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Germantown Town Center Urban Park, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Learn salsa fundamentals at the May 17th workshop with Yoii Moore from Salsa with Silvia and return on Friday, May 19, to practice your skills at Salsa in the Park Night of Music with live music, food and drink. Free.
History of Play | May 20 | 12 – 4 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park, 11410 Old Georgetown Road North Bethesda, MD 20852
Join us for a day of play, learn how enslaved children, indigenous children, and children of the Holocaust incorporated play in their lives during historic times of hardship. There will be games and hands-on activities for the entire family throughout the day. This is a family program and is free, with paid admission to the museum. Admission, $4 for children and seniors, and $5 for adults. Tickets available onsite.
Senior Fish and Sip at Kings Local Park (Ages 55+) | May 22 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Kings Local Park, 23715 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg (Canceled)
Fish and sip locally crafted wine and beer at the freshly stocked Kings Local Pond. Fishing equipment, bait and instruction provided, as needed. One glass of wine or beer and snacks included. Registration required. $15.
Montgomery Parks is a co-sponsor of the following events taking place in parks during the month of May:
Cinco de Mayo in Long Branch: May 5 | 5 – 8 p.m.| Flower Avenue Urban Park
Visit the Spring 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. MontgomeryParks.org/
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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Montgomery Parks actos y programas especiales de mayo
WHEATON, Maryland – Montgomery Parks, parte de la Comisión de la Planificación de Parques de la Capital Maryland-Nacional, anuncia su programación de eventos y programas especiales en mayo para personas de todas las edades. Los eventos incluyen el inicio de los programas Acústica y Ales y Salsa en el Parque, caminatas guiadas en el Sendero de la Experiencia del Ferrocarril Subterráneo y el Día de la Arqueología Familiar.
Entre los actos de mayo en los parques de Montgomery figuran:
Kingsley Schoolhouse Tour | Primer domingo de mes hasta octubre de 2023 | 1 a 4 p.m.
Little Bennett Regional Park, 24472 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg
Visitas gratuitas a la histórica Kingsley Schoolhouse de 1893, que sirvió a los niños de la comunidad agrícola rural de Frog Hollow de 1893 a 1935. Gratis.
Cultivar la calma y la paz con la naturaleza (Mayores de 55 años) | Miércoles, 3 – 24 de mayo | 3 y 10 de mayo, 6 a 7 a.m. | 17 y 24 de mayo, 7 a 8 p.m.
Rock Creek Regional Park, 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville
Está demostrado que la meditación aporta beneficios duraderos al cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu. Conecta con la Tierra y aquieta tu mente. Inscripción obligatoria. $9.
Nunca crezcas: Playdates para 55+ | 3 de mayo | 10 a 11:30 a.m.
North Four Corners Local Park, 315 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring
¡Venga a jugar a los parques de Montgomery! Pase tiempo al aire libre tomando café o té, jugando, compartiendo historias y risas con viejos y nuevos amigos. Disfrute de una divertida visita con los perros de terapia de PAL. ¡Estos invitados especiales de cuatro patas están listos para mimos y abrazos! Inscripción obligatoria. Gratuito.
Acústica y Ales | 4 y 25 de mayo | 5 a 7:30. p.m.
4 de mayo | North Four Corners Local Park, 315 University Blvd., Silver Spring
25 de mayo | Flower Avenue Urban Park, 8746 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring
Disfrute de una hora feliz al aire libre con música en directo, cerveza artesanal local y comida de sus pequeños negocios favoritos. Concesiones, cerveza y bebidas sin alcohol estarán disponibles para su compra. Para todos los públicos. Gratuito.
Caminata guiada por el sendero ‘Underground Railroad Experience’ | 6 y 20 de mayo | 10 a 11:30 a.m.
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring
Conozca la experiencia de los buscadores de la libertad del siglo XIX y de los residentes del condado de Montgomery en una caminata guiada por el sendero Underground Railroad Experience Trail. La excursión recorre tres kilómetros por un sendero de superficie natural que no está adaptado a la ADA ni es adecuado para cochecitos de niños. Contenido apropiado para mayores de 7 años (se cobrará una tasa para mayores de 6 años). Se recomienda inscribirse. $8.
Día de la Arqueología Familiar | 6 de mayo | 10 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Needwood Mansion en Rock Creek Regional Park, 6700 Derwood Road, Derwood
Jornada familiar gratuita repleta de actividades prácticas, presentaciones y música en directo. Para todas las edades. Se recomienda inscribirse. Gratuito.
With Parks in Mind (Con los parques en mente): Mes de la concienciación sobre la salud mental | 6 de mayo | 2:00 a 4:00 p.m.
Germantown Town Center Urban Park, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Inicia el Mes de la Salud Mental caminando por un laberinto de atención plena creado por Chalk Riot, haciendo yoga, meditación guiada, respiración, vision boarding, escribiendo un diario y otras actividades de atención plena. Este acto pone en marcha la campaña de un mes de duración “Cada milla para cada mente”, una serie de paseos para animar a la gente a pasar tiempo al aire libre recorriendo un sendero de los parques de Montgomery. Estos actos se coordinan en colaboración con la organización local de salud mental EveryMind.
Salsa en el Parque | 17 y 19 de mayo | 6:30 a 7:30 p.m.
Germantown Town Center Urban Park, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Aprende los fundamentos de la salsa en el taller del 17 de mayoth con Yoii Moore de Salsa with Silvia y vuelve el viernes 19 de mayo para practicar tus habilidades en Salsa in the Park Night of Music con música en directo, comida y bebida. Gratis.
Senior Fish and Sip en Kings Local Park (Ages 55+) | May 22 | 6 am 8 p.m.
Kings Local Park, 23715 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg (canceled)
Pesque y beba vino y cerveza artesanales en el estanque Kings Local Pond, recién repoblado. Se proporciona equipo de pesca, cebo e instrucciones, según sea necesario. Se incluye una copa de vino o cerveza y aperitivos. Inscripción obligatoria. $15.
Montgomery Parks es copatrocinador de los siguientes eventos que tendrán lugar en los parques durante el mes de mayo:
Cinco de Mayo en Long Branch: 5 de mayo | 5 a 8 p.m.| Flower Avenue Urban Park
Visite la Guía de Programas de Primavera 2023 de Montgomery Parks. Vaya al calendario de eventos de Montgomery Parks para ver una lista completa de eventos especiales y programación y para aprender a inscribirse usando ActiveMontgomery.
Acerca de Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks gestiona más de 37,000 acres de zonas verdes, con 420 parques. Montgomery Parks es un departamento de la Comisión de la Planificación de Parques de Maryland-Capital Nacional (M-NCPPC), una agencia bicondal creada en 1927 para administrar terrenos públicos. La M-NCPPC ha sido reconocida a nivel nacional por sus servicios de parques y recreo de alta calidad y es considerada como un modelo nacional por otros sistemas de parques. MontgomeryParks.org/
Accesibilidad
Montgomery Parks, que forma parte de la Comisión de la Planificación de Parques de Maryland-Capital Nacional (M-NCPPC), fomenta y apoya la participación de personas con discapacidad. Póngase en contacto con Program Access Office (la Oficina de Acceso a Programas) en el 301-495-2581 (Voz/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 o 800-552-7724 o ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org para solicitar una modificación de la discapacidad. Visite www.MontgomeryParks.org/access para obtener más información.
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