A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Thursday, July 4. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration is held annually at the 26-acre Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive, in King Farm, which offers easy access and ample free parking, with
Mark your calendars for Rockville’s free Peace Day Celebration, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13. The event celebrates the life, legacy and birthday of late teen poet and peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek, with cake, conversation, activities, crafts and entertainment. The outdoor party will be held from 1-5 p.m.
The National Park Trust and the City of Rockville Recreation and Parks Department are inviting everyone to visit Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road, and celebrate Kids to Parks Day. Kids to Parks Day is free and takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Explore the Hayes Forest
Mark your summer entertainment calendar for Rockville’s free outdoor Movies in the Parks, on the big screen at neighborhood parks throughout the city on Wednesdays in August. Bring chairs, blankets, food and beverages and enjoy four family-friendly movies at four different neighborhood parks. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.)
June offers the first of several opportunities over the warmer months to create art at Rockville Town Square. Federal Realty Investment Trust and VisArts are partnering with the City of Rockville to offer the free outdoor art labs on Wednesdays to inspire the artist in you. Try the Wheel. Try
The streets of Town Square will transform into an outdoor art gallery in May with the 7th annual Rockville Arts Festival. Formerly known as A-RTS at Rockville Town Square, this year’s festival is managed by VisArts, Montgomery County’s largest visual arts center. From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and
A retired detective, dance recital and domra virtuosi take the stage over the next two months at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre “Sherlock’s Veiled Secret,” presented by Rockville Little Theatre. 8 p.m. May 3, 4, 10, and 11; 2 p.m. May 5 and 12.When Violet Sheridan is summoned to meet
Keep healthy in May and June with free programs that include how to recognize signs of stroke, eating well and the latest information on blood pressure, at the Rockville Senior Center. Register using the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration, in person at the senior center information desk or by calling 240-314-8810.
Writers and high school student writers are invited to submit entries to the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival’s short-story contests. Entries in both competitions must be postmarked by Saturday, Aug. 3. Stories must be fewer than 4,000 words — between 1,500 and 3,000 words for the student contest — and
Rockville’s Croydon Creek Nature Center, at 852 Avery Road, offers several opportunities to go green in May. Join the Rockville Brewshed, from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, as Kenny Allen, head brewer for True Respite Brewing Company, leads a streamside hike in the Hayes Forest Preserve to gather inspiration for
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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