Gaithersburg Special Events

03/30/2023

Our friends at Casey Community Center are expecting a visit from a very special cotton-tailed guest next weekend! Registration is filling up fast, so register today for the Bunny Bash on April 8 from 9:15-12:30 for some good old fashioned springtime family fun. Get all the details and register your family here: http://apm.activecommunities.com/.../Activity_Search/10195

03/24/2023

Don't let the rainy day get you down, because sunshine will be here soon! Paws in the Park on April 30 is the perfect way to get outside with your four legged friends. Will we see you there? Get all the details here: https://fb.me/e/2mSbDMyNU

03/21/2023

Tomorrow, March 22, is World Water Day, and it also happens to be the deadline to submit art work to our annual Storm Drain Art Contest! Artists of all ages are invited to submit designs either online or through the mail (must be postmarked on or before 3/22/23 to qualify). Details & specifications for this year’s contest, as well as the online submission form, can be found in the Documents on this page: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/boards-committees-commissions/gaithersburg-parks-arts-and-recreation-corporation/storm-drain-art-project

03/17/2023

We are wishing you all the luck of the leprechauns today. May you be as lucky as a celebrity cat in a St. Patrick's Day parade! (Good to see you, Prince Snowflake!)

03/14/2023

Thanks to everyone in our community who came out for the St. Patrick's Day parade at Rio this weekend!

03/11/2023

Thanks to everyone who braved the cold today to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Rio! We can't wait to share all the fun photos with you, but for now here's a great shot of Mayor Jud Ashman and the whole crew on the Mayor & Council trolley!

03/09/2023

🎼Oh Gaithersburg! The pipes, the pipes are calling! 🇮🇪 Will we see you Saturday?

03/07/2023

This year's Storm Drain Art Contest is going strong! With five fun themes to choose from, there's definitely one that will spark your creativity. Entries are due by March 22, so get all the details and find out how to enter here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/boards-committees-commissions/gaithersburg-parks-arts-and-recreation-corporation/storm-drain-art-project

03/05/2023

We're a week away from the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Rio! Will we see you there? Get all the details here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/st-patrick-s-day-parade

02/27/2023

The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Rio is a favorite family tradition in the City of Gaithersburg. Come out on Saturday, March 11 for Irish dancing, community groups, and all kinds of family fun!

02/24/2023

Warmer weather is on the way, and our friends at the Kentlands Mansion have found a whole new way to enjoy spring! Learn the art of Growing Edible Mushrooms with Tom Mulczynski of Montgomery County Master Gardeners (MCMG) Saturday, March 4th from 10:30 am to 12 noon. Get all the details and register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/gaithersburgmd/activity/search/detail/10030?locale=en-US&fbclid=IwAR1TI-ZeVEwBocmmYMsjjNBq_2rUOB6T8lsjxFL-AIBFdWrOWLCQepP_S28

02/20/2023

Remember, most City of Gaithersburg facilities are closed today in observance of the holiday. Please see exceptions here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/19771/2671

02/17/2023

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit your group's application to be part of our St. Patrick's Day Parade! Get all the details and submit your application for the March 11 event here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/st-patrick-s-day-parade

02/13/2023

This week, ❤ is in the air. Next week, 🥒 is in the Arts Barn! Come and see The Great Zucchini perform his silly, interactive magic show at Gaithersburg Arts on the Green next Monday, February 20th. The Great Zucchini is the DMV’s funniest and most magical children's entertainer, and kids age 3-8 won't want to miss this! There are only a few tickets left, so be sure to get yours today! https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/theater/the-great-zucchini

02/09/2023

Our friends at Gaithersburg Arts on the Green have an extra sweet weekend planned with two romantic one-act operettas by Gilbert & Sullivan! Get all the details and tickets for these Valentine-themed shows here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/theater/sweethearts-the-zoo

02/07/2023

Marching in the parade is a great way to showcase your group's talent, mission, or passion. Submit an application to participate in our St. Patrick's Day parade before the deadline on Friday, February 17. Get all the details and submit your application here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/st-patrick-s-day-parade

01/31/2023

Community groups & other organizations are invited to march in our St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11! It is a great way to be involved in the community & get your group noticed. Past participants have included Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, clowns, fire trucks, equestrian units, service organizations, & more! Get all the details and submit your application here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/st-patrick-s-day-parade

01/27/2023

There are still some tickets available for this weekend's performances of The Hollow at the Gaithersburg Arts on the Green! Find out whodunit in this classic Agatha Christy murder mystery! Get all the details and tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36017/production/1124405

01/24/2023

Calling all City of Gaithersburg 4th graders! Write a creative essay about what you would do if you were mayor, and you could become the City's official Junior Mayor! Find out more about our current Junior Mayor, Summit Hall Elementary 4th grader Loriele Nix, and the annual statewide Maryland Municipal League Mayors Essay Contest here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/services/community-services/junior-mayor-if-i-were-mayor-contests

01/20/2023

All aboard for fun! Join our friends at the Gaithersburg Community Museum for Storytime Station as they read "New Years Around the World" on Tuesday, January 24! This free reading program starts at 11 am and is suggested for ages 2-6. Get more information and learn how to register here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-us/city-facilities/gaithersburg-community-museum/gaithersburg-community-museum-calendar/storytime-station

01/17/2023

The Casey Market is back this week! Join us at Casey Community Center for the January Winter Market this Thursday, January 19 from 11am-2:30pm for fresh produce and more!

01/12/2023

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. day and most City of Gaithersburg facilities and offices will be closed for the holiday. But, our friends at Gaithersburg Arts on the Green will be doing what they do best -- performing! The professional dance staff from the Metropolitan Ballet Theater & Academy will be at the Arts Barn presenting the world premiere of Day of Service, a show honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and the National Day of Service program. Children & families will learn the value of volunteerism and helping all of those around us. Get tickets and details here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/theater/day-of-service

01/10/2023

Join our friends at the Kentlands Mansion and get swept off your feet as District5 performs an evening of passionate dance music from their upcoming album! The concert will be followed by a Dance Party, including a dance lesson and demonstration. Light snacks and cash bar. Get your tickets and all the details here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/concerts/classic-world-concerts/forgotten-waltz

01/06/2023

If you've resolved to learn something new this year, join our friends at the Kentlands Mansion for a fun and informative calligraphy class! Get all the details and register here: https://gburg.md/3hCY81I

01/01/2023

12/30/2022

There's still time to make a little magic in 2022! Visit the Winter Lights Festival tonight until 10 pm or tomorrow night until 8:30 pm. Don't forget to purchase tickets in advance here: http://gburg.md/WinterLights22

12/27/2022

Drive through a winter wonderland at the Winter Lights Festival this week! The drive is open every night until December 31. Advanced tickets are required so get your tickets and see the full hours here: http://gburg.md/WinterLights22

12/24/2022

12/22/2022

If you're planning to visit us at the Winter Lights Festival on Christmas Eve, plan ahead! We will be closing the drive-through on Saturday, December 24 at 8:30 pm instead of the usual 10 pm for Saturday nights. We can't wait to see you!

12/19/2022

Our Winter Lights Festival is part of what make the holiday season so magical, and our Winter Lights sponsors are BIG part of what makes that magic possible! Thank you once again to the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy, where their motto "Your Child's Confidence Will Soar With Us!"

12/14/2022

Thank you to our Winter Lights sponsor, Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy! The fabulous folks there recently posted an exciting update on their upcoming Rockville location, and you can get all the details from Dominique herself! Watch a video of the new space and find out more here: https://www.dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com/new_location_rockville/

12/13/2022

Winter lights pro tip: Jolly Old St. Nick -- and the rest of our lights -- are there EVERY night of the week! Visiting mid-week instead of waiting for the weekend can cut dramatically cut down on your wait times! Buy your tickets in advance here and come visit us tonight: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/winter-lights-festival

12/07/2022

Thank you to Accelerate Maryland Partners for being a Winter Lights sponsor! Thanks to their historic effort to reduce congestion for millions of drivers, a reliable commute across the American Legion Bridge to the I-270 west spur and up I-270 to I-370 is on the horizon. Find out more by visiting the Accelerate Maryland Partners website: www.acceleratemarylandpartners.com

12/05/2022

Oh what fun we had at Jingle Jubilee! Thank you for joining us, Gaithersburg!

12/03/2022

Thank you to Rio, Washington Parent Magazine, 97.1 WASH-FM, and all of the sponsors and partners who help make Winter Lights magical! Find out more about the event and all of our sponsors here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/winter-lights-festival

12/02/2022

Due to forecasted high wind gusts 🌬️on Saturday, December 3, some of the Jingle Jubilee & Tree Lighting activities have been canceled; however, The Annual Tree Lighting and a FREE visit with Santa will still occur as scheduled beginning at 6:00 p.m.

🛈 http://gburg.md/Jingle22

12/01/2022

Come and celebrate the season with us this Saturday at Jingle Jubilee! Get all the details here: https://fb.me/e/2y9xvbyIX

11/25/2022

Our Winter Lights drive opens TONIGHT! Get ready to enter a land of enchantment, but don't forget to purchase your tickets before you come! Get helpful tips, updates, and tickets here: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/winter-lights-festival

11/24/2022

11/18/2022

‼️LOW TICKET WARNING‼️
There are limited tickets available for Sunday's S'mores Lights event! Don't miss out on a deliciously fun evening of s'mores making and Winter Lights peeping. Visit https://gburg.md/3NMfZz2 to secure your tickets today!