The free Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center features local flavor of music and food vendors, including two stages, an artisan shopping area, and kids entertainment from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Rockville Town Center. Learn more at rockvillemd.gov/HTH.
The Hometown Holidays website will help visitors get ready for the weekend. On the site you’ll find:
- The complete performance schedule.
- Participating food vendors.
- Transportation and parking options.
- A list of artisans.
- Road closures.
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS
Kids Activities
- Kid-friendly entertainment by Marsha and the Positrons and Ms. Niki’s Music Class.
- A kids craft tent.
- Giant Connect 4.
Food Court Area
Food from local restaurants and vendors will be available for purchase, including local flavor from around the world with a preview of this summer’s Explore Rockville: Global Bites campaign. Vendors include Clayboys Shave Ice, Dabarkads Rockville, Festival Concessions, Frosty Softy, Kapow Buddy, Kusshi Sushi, Mosaic Cuisine, PhoWheels, Pizza Monkey, Pop-Up Poutine, Poyoteca, Scratch Kitchen, Silver and Sons BBQ, Too Sweet, and Trippy Tacos.
Artisan Shopping Area
Discover one-of-a-kind gifts! Treat yourself to a new candle, a piece of handmade jewelry and explore a variety of unique creations from talented artisans.
More Fun!
Beverages, including soda, water and adult beverages, will be available for purchase at two beverage booths.
Visit sponsor, community and political booths highlighting organizations serving our community.
Join morning yoga with Thrive Yoga from 9-10 a.m. Sunday, May 26 at the Town Square Stage. Bring a mat, water and a friend, and enjoy this free session. This session will be held on hard surfaces.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
General Information
- Bring beach chairs or blankets to ensure comfortable seating. Be considerate so that those around you can see the show too.
- No chairs or blankets allowed within 100 feet of the stage.
- Outside, prepared food is permitted.
- On-site recycling supports Rockville’s sustainability efforts.
- Most events will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted at rockvillemd.gov/HTH and facebook.com/RockvilleHometownHolidays.
- Rockville Town Center Park is smoke-and vape-free.
- A sensory tent is available near the first aid booth.
Safety: For the safety of all, please follow these guidelines.
- No tents, barbecuing or open flames.
- No outside alcohol.
- No wheeled recreational devices.
- No noisemakers, glass containers, drones or laser pointers.
- No weapons, illegal substances or explosives.
- No throwing footballs, flying discs, baseballs or other projectiles.
Rockville Recreation and Parks is committed to upholding the Americans with Disabilities Act by offering reasonable modifications/accommodations, including materials in alternative formats. Early notification allows us time to secure modifications. Contact our Special Events team at [email protected] to discuss your needs.
Getting there by car: Free parking is available at the Metro and City Hall lots. Free parking in the jury lot, at the corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street, is available after 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24.
Paid parking is available in Garages A, B and C at The Square at Rockville Town Center for $10. Cash and credit are accepted and accessible parking is available.
Getting there by Metro: Take the Red Line to the Rockville station. Exit on the Rockville Pike side and follow the sounds of music across the street to Middle Lane. MARC train service will not run Memorial Day weekend.
Getting there by bus: Ride On bus routes 45, 55 and 301 provide service to Rockville Town Center. Check for delays or service interruptions before traveling.
Getting there by bike: Bike parking is available on Maryland Avenue near Beall Avenue in the metered parking spaces.