Proud Boys Interrupt Drag Queen Story Hour at Brookside Gardens
The Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, protested and interrupted a Drag Queen Story Hour at Brookside Gardens on Saturday. “On my walk this morning at a local park, I… Read More
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Children Enter Drag Queen Story Hour Amid Support, Rainbow Flags
Families with young children passed through a ring of rainbow colors as they entered Drag Queen Story Hour Saturday morning at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. About 75 people, many waving… Read More
Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekly Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here’s 9 things to do this weekend, June 16–19. 1. Lancaster Dutch Market Chicken BBQ: The Lancaster County Dutch Market… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosting Mental Health Hikes
May is Mental Health Month. Montgomery Parks and the local nonprofit EveryMind are hosting group hikes this month to raise awareness and encourage residents to reach optimal mental wellness and… Read More
Public Hearing on Changes to Wheaton Regional Park Planned
A public hearing before the Montgomery County Planning Board concerning future plans for Wheaton Regional Park is set for Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held… Read More
Learn How to Grow and Share Your Own Climate Victory Garden
Need help and inspiration before starting your own climate victory garden? Montgomery County Food Council, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks are conducting a free symposium about… Read More
Brookside Gardens to Host Large Earth Day Celebration
To celebrate Earth Day, Montgomery County Commuter Services will host GreenFest at Brookside Gardens on April 23 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event is free and is one of the largest… Read More
Brookside Gardens Cancels Butterfly Exhibit for Third Year
Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit at Brookside Gardens will not be offered for the third year in a row due to the pandemic. Montgomery Parks announced the… Read More
County Releases Holiday Schedule for Christmas
The Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 next week. Here’s a breakdown of what will be open and closed… Read More
Regresa la Exhibición del Jardín de Luces en Brookside Gardens en Wheaton
La exhibición Garden of Lights regresará a Brookside Gardens el viernes luego de una pausa de un año, debido a la pandemia Covid-19, según Montgomery Parks. La exhibición, ahora en… Read More
Garden of Lights Exhibit Returns Friday
The Garden of Lights exhibit is returning to Brookside Gardens on Friday following a yearlong hiatus related to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Montgomery Parks. The exhibit, now in its… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 12, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The council will… Read More