September 20, 2022

Montgomery Parks Will Have Many Special Events and Programs in September


Montgomery Parks will have a full lineup of special events in September, including festivals and an Octoberfest celebration. There are events for all ages and interests.

September events in Montgomery Parks will include:
  • Public Lands Day Park Cleanup. Saturday, Sept. 24. 10 a.m.-noon. Black Hill Regional Park, 20930 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds. Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping to clean up Black Hill Regional Park. Registration required. Free.
  • Parks Ale Trail. Saturday, Sept. 24. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rock Creek Regional Park, 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville. Celebrate Oktoberfest with a scenic hike at Lake Needwood. Live music and beer and food available for purchase. Dogs welcome. Free.
  • Signs of Nature: An American Sign Language Event. Saturday, Sept. 24. 1-3 p.m.
  • Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville. Several nature programs will be presented at this event in ASL. Learn to make gourmet s’mores over a campfire and join a naturalist lead bird walk through the forest. Registration required. $7.
  • Fairy Tale Skate. Friday, Sept. 30. 2:15-4 p.m. Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville. Skaters can dress up as their favorite character for a fun afternoon of skating. There will be a group lesson with some practice time. Afterward, skaters will be able to make princess crowns, superhero masks or another craft in the party room. Beginners welcome. Ages 4-8. Registration required. $20.
Montgomery Parks is a co-sponsor of the following events taking place in parks during the month of September:
Visit the Fall 2022 Montgomery Parks Program Guide or the Montgomery Parks event calendar to view a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery.

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