November 15, 2023

‘Garden of Lights’ and Wedding Vendor Showcase Among the Highlights of Montgomery Parks November Special Programs


Fall is settling in and winter is around the corner, but Montgomery Parks has events and activities for all seasons. The Garden of Lights is now open at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton and there will be a Fall Wedding Vendor Showcase on Monday, Nov. 19, at Brookside Garden.

The list of Montgomery Parks special programs in November includes:
  • Garden of Lights. Nov. 17‒Dec. 31 (closed Nov. 20-23 and Dec. 24-25. 5:30‒9:30 p.m. nightly. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. The ever-popular seasonal light display is back! The display is a one-half mile, walk-through, outdoor exhibit featuring more than a million twinkling lights formed into tunnels, flowers, animals and other natural elements. The rose garden is turned into a winter wonderland filled with white lights, more than 20 large sculptures and falling snow. Hot chocolate and light snacks will be sold. There will be unique seasonal items for sale in the Gift Shop. Tickets required for ages 5 and older. $10 per person.
  • Fall Wedding Vendor Showcase. Monday, Nov. 19. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Join us the Brookside Gardens Fall Wedding Vendor Showcase to taste food samples, talk to caterers, photographers, planner, musicians and other wedding professionals, get a tour of the Gardens and preview the “We Speak Weddings Workshop.” Door raffle will offer more than $3,000 in prizes, including a rental at Brookside Gardens. Registration required. Free.
  • The Garden Railway Exhibit. Nov. 25-Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25). 10 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. In partnership with the Washington, Virginia, Maryland Garden Railway Society, this beloved attraction is back this year. It will showcase G-scale trails and custom model buildings of Montgomery County landmarks. Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens. All ages. Free.
Montgomery Parks is a co-sponsor of the following event:
Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery. Visit the Fall 2023 Montgomery Parks Program Guide