Gaithersburg Special Events

05/26/2026

🇺🇸 To continue honoring our nation's heroes, join us this Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. at Christman Park for the City of Gaithersburg's Memorial Day Observance as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service.🎖️

More information: https://gburg.md/memorialday

05/21/2026

Thursday nights in Olde Towne are back starting this June! 🌇

Join us for Evenings in Olde Towne at the City Hall Concert Pavilion featuring live performances from talented local and regional artists. Bring a chair, grab a bite from one of our food vendors, and enjoy the music! 🎵

05/19/2026

Get ready for music, dancing, and family fun all summer long! 🎶☀

The Children's Summer Concert Series returns this June with exciting performances for kids and families to enjoy. See the lineup below and join us for mornings filled with music and fun!

05/12/2026

As we get ready for this year's Gaithersburg Book Festival, we're looking back at some highlights from last year! 🎊📚 Mark your calendars for May 16 at Bohrer Park for a free celebration of books, authors, and community. Full details: https://gburg.md/GBF

05/05/2026

This year's Gaithersburg Book Festival is just 2 Saturdays away! Get ready for a full day of children’s activities, literary workshops, author signings, a variety of vendors, and much more 📖🔖 For all details, visit: https://gburg.md/GBF

04/23/2026

Want to jump-start your planning for GBF? Check out the full schedule and start mapping out your day!

The 2026 GBF Master Schedule: digital & searchable

04/22/2026

The 17th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival is less than a month away! 📚✨

Join us at Bohrer Park on Saturday, May 16, for a day filled with award-winning authors, engaging talks, workshops, and more. ✍️📖 Best of all? Admission and shuttles are FREE!

📍 Find all the details and the author lineup here: https://gburg.md/GBF

04/09/2026

We are still looking for volunteers for the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 16! 📖 Be part of the celebration by assisting with author presentations, book signings, information booths, and more. SSL and PAU hours are available — sign up at https://gburg.md/GBFVolunteer 📚

02/10/2026

There's one week left to register for the St. Patrick's Day Parade! 🍀 Don't miss the chance to be a part of this community tradition at Rio on Saturday, March 14, featuring Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, fire trucks, stilt walkers and much more. 🎊

Get details and register here: https://gburg.md/stpats26

Presidents Day Closure & Recycling Notice (2/16/2026) Most City facilities & offices are closed. Click here for exceptions. Recycling collection will be collected as scheduled. Bulk pickup is unavailable. Mayor & City Council Regular Session will take place on Feb. 17.