Last call to brighten up the winter at Garden of Lights, happening nightly from now until January 1*.
5 more things to check out at Montgomery Parks!
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Winter Open House at The Lodge
Sunday, January 8 | 11 am to 2 pm | Free
The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek
Surrounded by 26 acres of wooded parkland, The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek is the perfect natural setting for all types of social gatherings including business meetings.
Those who RSVP with us will have a chance to win prizes at the door, including complimentary passes to a variety of Montgomery Parks recreation facilities (Ice Rinks, Trains and Carousel, Splash Park, Mini Golf, etc.) and more!
Free admission! Free samples! No registration is required! Learn more about the lodge at SenecaLodge.org
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Garden of Lights
Open through January 1* | $10 | Tickets On Sale
Brookside Gardens
The Garden of Lights display transforms Brookside Gardens into a magical winter wonderland. Stroll through the one-half mile, outdoor, walk-through exhibit and enjoy the twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind displays adorning the flowerbeds and grounds throughout the 50-acre horticultural gem in Wheaton.
*Closed December 24-25
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Maple Sugaring Walk
Multiple dates starting February | $7
Brookside Nature Center
Visit the Maple Grove at Brookside Nature Center and experience the uniquely North American tradition of maple sugaring! Hike with a naturalist to the grove and learn how sugar maple sap is collected and transformed into maple syrup!
All participants must register.
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Smokey Bear's New Year's Eve Countdown!
Saturday, December 31 | 11 am to 1 pm | $8
Maydale Nature Classroom
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Smokey Bear! Enjoy various activities, a campfire with s'mores, and of course, a noon countdown to ring in the New Year! Drop in anytime during program hours!
And remember, "Only you can prevent wildfires."
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New Year's Day Hike
Sunday, January 1 | 9:30-11 am | $10
Brookside Nature Center
Start 2023 with a brisk, winter-air hike! Join a park naturalist through Wheaton Regional Park to celebrate the new year. There will be time and space for setting intentions and reflecting on what's ahead.
But if you don't follow through on your New Year's resolution, we promise to not tell!
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American Sign Language Paint Night
Wednesday, January 18 | 6-8 pm | $40
Meadowside Nature Center
Warm up inside the nature center and enjoy the company of friends and fellow creative neighbors as you learn the basics of acrylic painting. A local artist will provide instruction and support during this social activity. Your instructor will walk you through all the steps needed to create the picture and show you how to masterfully wield paintbrushes to command the canvas.
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GreenScapes
Friday, February 17 | $45 | Registration Now Available
Brookside Gardens
Whether you're a gardener living in the suburbs or a landscape architect developing commercial projects, we all design with specific purposes in mind. This virtual symposium will offer design strategies to achieve a range of goals, from engaging public gardens to carbon-reducing landscapes that are resilient to climate change.
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Winter Birding
Saturday, January 14 | 9 am to 12 pm | $12
Black Hill Visitor Center
Join us for a relaxed morning of birding at Little Seneca Lake. You could see tundra swans, great blue herons, kingfishers, bald eagles and more! After viewing the lake from the Visitor Center, we'll drive to other good viewing locations. Beginning birders are welcome! Spotting scope provided; please bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
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Wine and Waterfowl
February 11 | $30 | Tickets Now On Sale
Black Hill Visitor Center Lobby
Join us for an evening of wine and waterfowl art. View the winners of the Federal Duck Stamp contest, and other local arts that highlight our feathered friends. As the sun sets, watch from our deck as resident waterfowl land on the lake for the night. Admission includes a wine tasting, a glass of local wine from Rockland Farms and snacks.
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- Registration for most winter programs is now open
- Ice/Tennis Winter Term I – registration open through January 3
- Ice/Tennis Winter Term II – registration begins February 16
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We have updated ActiveMONTGOMERY to make it a more user-friendly experience when registering for Montgomery Parks programs, classes and camps.
Visit the ActiveMONTGOMERY.com register for programs. |
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For more fun things to do and see in Montgomery Parks, check out our weekly Parks' Picks list. |
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Montgomery Parks is continuously working on park improvement projects.
Learn more about these projects. |
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Montgomery Parks Program Access
Many Montgomery Parks programs are inclusive with support from Program Access.
Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact 301-495-2477 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit the Accessibility website for more information.
The Program Access Office (Inclusion Services) makes a variety of adaptive equipment available throughout the county for people at no additional cost to the user. Visit the adaptive equipment website for more information.
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