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City of Gaithersburg's 26th Annual Oktoberfest
Our neighbors at the Kentlands are hosting a day filled with food, fun, and music for all ages. The Oktoberfest festival will take place once again on the Village Green, the grounds of the mansion, Main Street, and Market Square.
Mark your calendars and bring the whole family, Sunday, October 14, 2018, from noon to 5 p.m. and enjoy these special German-inspired activities…
Mansion Lawn: The Kentlands Mansion Lawn features musicians, local wine and foods, free horse-drawn wagon rides, vendors offering arts and crafts, activities and giveaways.
Main Street & Inspiration Lane: At the Main Street Pavilion you’ll find our new Tap & Taste beer area, musicians performing at the Main Street Stage, Sip & Paint activities, and yard games.
Market Square: In Market Square you’ll find musicians performing at the Market Square Stage, Pumpkin Painting, Inflatables, Rockwall, and Educational Crafts.
Village Green: A traditional Beer Garden, food vendors and the ever-popular performances of the Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian Dancers will grace the Village Green.
Wine Terrace & Tap and Taste: Enjoy two beverage tasting experiences that connect visitors with local wine and beer makers.
Admission and parking are free. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 200 Orchard Ridge Drive, just off of Quince Orchard Road.
No unauthorized alcoholic beverages, skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, or weapons, real or facsimile, are permitted at the festival. Licensed and leashed pets are permitted in the festival but not encouraged due to large crowds and noisy environments.
Kentlands Market Square
821 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Annual Doggie Swim
Fall youth, teen, and adult sports
The city of Gaithersburg offers a variety of activities to keep you and your family on the move this fall. These recreational and programs enable people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy clinics, leagues, and classes in a community setting based on the principles of CHARACTER COUNTS! and family fun. A variety of programs are available for competitive play as well as the development of life-time skills.
From youth flag football and co-ed softball to "Pinbusters” Bowling for age 50 and over, see all the ways to stay active post summer. VIEW NOW
Neighborhood Pool Party
Best Sunscreens of 2018
Summer is here and the sun is out. Time to lather up and hit the pool, the beach, or your back deck. Protecting yourself or your loved ones from the potentially harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays requires a really good sunscreen. But what are the best ones for face, sensitive skin, and kids who love playing in water? Prevention Magazine consulted some top dermatologist to get some insight and their favorite picks. CLICK TO READ ARTICLE.
Community Yard Sale
Thanks for participating! Here are some tips for a successful yard sale: [CLICK HERE]
Early Spring Gardening Tips
Fertilize your garden with coffee grounds? Use chamomile tea to ward off plant infection? Before making your way to Starbucks for supplies, check out 7 helpful and somewhat unconventional tips from Beekman 1802 to get your home garden blooming again.
[CLICK HERE FOR SPRING GARDENING TIPS]
Whether you're interested in planting a little herb garden in the backyard or just want to give your home some more curb appeal, thank you for caring for property's exterior. A little landscaping and routine maintenance can go a long way to beautifying the neighborhood.
Spring is also the time to get your lawn mowers and weed whackers in shape. Here are a few places nearby that may be of assistance...
Blunard’s Lawn Mower Repair: 416 N Stonestreet Ave (Unit 1)
Rockville, MD 20850 | (301) 512-0797 | blunardsrepair.com
Sun Brite Supply of Maryland: 16620 Oakmont Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 | (301) 519-9274 | sunbritesupplymd.com
Gaithersburg Spring Activities
The city of Gaithersburg is offering a whole season of fun. From fitness, dance, sports and aquatics to a variety special interests and and springtime events, there's something for every member of the family. Get ready to get active...
Download the 2018 Spring Guide [CLICK HERE]
For more info, visit: parksrec@gaithersburgmd.gov
Gaithersburg Parks, Recreation & Culture
301-258-6350
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am–5pm
Holiday Festivities
There's plenty of affordable family fun to get everybody in the spirit this holiday season. Here are just a few ideas provided by visitmontgomery.com and gaithersburgmd.gov. Have a look:
RIO Washingtonian’s Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
November 21, 2014, 6:00pm–8:00pm | Lakefront Plaza at RIO Washingtonian
RIO Washingtonian Center invites the community to attend the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. NBC4’s Melissa Mollet will host the seasonal celebration and lead the crowd in the traditional tree lighting countdown, featuring:
• Santa and Mrs. Claus grand entrance
• Tree lighting countdown
• Musical entertainment
• Photos with Santa
• Carriage rides along Boardwalk Place
• Strolling entertainment, including sugar plum fairies and elves
• Giveaways
• Samples from RIO Washingtonian restaurants and shops
Jingle Jubilee & Tree Lighting
December 02, 2017, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM | Concert Pavilion
Welcome the holidays with a traditional tree lighting ceremony, holiday music and a special visit from Santa at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. The festivities take place at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne.
All Aboard with Santa
December 09, 2017, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Gaithersburg Community Museum
A chance for Train Lovers to visit with Santa! Enjoy fresh baked cookies and hot chocolate for the children, and tea or coffee for the adults, in the 1884 Railroad Station. Visit with Santa in the caboose, view vintage model train cars and listen to stories in the Budd Car, and play and learn in the Freight House. Space is limited; advance ticket purchase is required. Online registration is available below. Tickets may also be purchased at the Gaithersburg Community Museum.
Click here for tickets: $10 / $5 Adults & Seniors.
Winter Lights at Seneca Creek State Park
Open Nightly November 28 through December 31, 2014
Winter Lights is a magical Christmas light display at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, Maryland. See more than 350 illuminated displays and along a 3.5-mile drive through the park. Driving through the enchanted forest setting, you will experience an array of displays that light up the night. Themed areas include Winter Woods, Teddy Bear Land, Victorian Village, the North Pole and much more. Winter Lights benefits local charities such as Andy’s Safe Haven, Asbury Methodist Village in support of Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative, Baby’s Bounty MC, Inc., Friends of Wells/Robertson House, Inc., Gaithersburg Community Soup Kitchen, and Pain Connection – Chronic Pain Outreach Center, Inc.
Rockville Town Square Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 4, 2014, 6:00 PM
The Holiday Open House features Santa’s Arrival, the Holiday Tree Lighting, FREE photos with Santa, refreshments, holiday music and more! Aaron Gilchrist, NBC4 Morning News anchor, will attend as the guest of honor, and lead us in the traditional holiday tree lighting countdown. Parking during the tree lighting event will be free.
Gaithersburg Chorus Concert—30th Anniversary Celebration
December 5, 2017, 7:30pm–9:30pm | Rosborough Theatre, Asbury Methodist Village
Join the Gaithersburg Chorus in celebrating its 30th anniversary with a FREE concert—a musical celebration of 30 years in song. Reception to follow.
A Chili Winter Night
December 08, 2017, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Casey Community Center
Enjoy a delicious chili dinner at Casey Community Center, then join us for a bus tour of the beautiful Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival. Price includes meal, beverages and Winter Lights admission. Limited to the first 40 registrants. Deadline to register is November 30, 2017. Tickets are non-refundable. Call or visit the Casey Community Center to reserve a spot.
$10 / $8 Children (ages 4 - 10)
Free for Children under 3
Caroling in the Kentlands & Lakelands
December 16, 2017, 6:00 PM - 07:30 PM | Lakelands Clubhouse
Get in the holiday spirit with a caroling sing-along in the beautifully decorated Kentlands & Lakelands neighborhoods on Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m.