As Thanksgiving approaches, Montgomery County offers a variety of exciting activities to deepen our gratitude for friends, family and the vibrant community we call home. From fall festivals to Friendsgiving parties and everything in between, the area’s local events offer something for everyone to enjoy!
⛸️🏃 Ice Skating & Exercise Time ⛸️🏃
Pre-Thanksgiving Workout [Sandy Spring]
November 27th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
School’s out for Turkey Day, and The Adventure Park is celebrating the best way we know how. We’re open special hours on Wednesday, November 27th just for you. Get out of the house and grab some outdoor excitement with the whole family. Zip lines, climbing, axe throwing, food, and more await!
- Presented By: Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
- Admission: varies depending on the activity chosen ($22 – 59)
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Adventure Park at Sandy Spring, 16701 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Ice Skating at Rockville Town Square [Rockville]
November 13, 2024 – January 15, 2025 (hours vary during week + holidays)
Enjoy up to 2 hours of skating to bringing in the Thanksgiving and winter season at this outdoor ice skating rink!
- Presented By: Rockville Town Square
- Admission: varies – reservation rate is discounted from the walk-up rate (includes 2 hours of validated parking)
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Rockville Town Square, 30 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Ice Skating at Veterans Plaza [Silver Spring]
November 13, 2024 – January 20, 2025 (hours vary during week + holidays)
Enjoy up to 2 hours of pre-and post-holiday ice skating time this winter season in Downtown Silver Spring! Tickets must be purchased online.
- Presented By: Montgomery County Recreation
- Admission: Varies ($10 for children & seniors; $11 for adults); $6 skate rentals
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Veterans Plaza, 8523 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
🥳🎊 Parties & Open Mics 🥳🎊
FriendsGiving Open Mic [Silver Spring]
November 22nd, 8:00 – 10:30 pm
Get into the spirit of Friendsgiving celebration with this open mic event filled with music, comedy, poetry and more along with happy hour drinks, food, and merchandise available for purchase and enjoyment.
- Presented By: Kokoe Divine Consultant
- Admission: FREE
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Solaire Social, 8200 Dixon Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Blast From the Past Friends Giving Party [Bethesda]
November 27th, 9:00 pm – 3:00 am
Come join us for a party night of nostalgia, music and good vibes – reconnect with old friends, make some new ones & memories, and enjoy a blast from the past to be thankful for!
- Presented By: DMV Promotions
- Admission: FREE until 11 pm; ticket prices vary (VIP, with drink ticket, etc.)
- Website + Event Details
- Address: On St Elmo, 4915 Saint Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
🦃 Turkey Time (Literally) 🦃
Poplar Spring’s Thanksgiving WITH the Turkeys [Poolesville]
November 23rd, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Come celebrate Thanksgiving WITH the turkeys – join our friendly turkeys and all their animal friends in celebrating a cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck with visiting the animals – and feeding some -afterwards! Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, fish or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve 8.
- Presented By: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
- Admission: $12.51 (includes a $10.00 donation to benefit the animals); children under 12 are free
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, 15200 Mount Nebo Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
🎇🎆 Holiday Lights 🎇🎆
S’more Lights [Gaithersburg]
November 22nd, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Enjoy a festive evening roasting marshmallows and making s’mores with family and friends in a beautiful woodland setting along with trolly rides through illuminated arches, sparkling trees, and animated displays, live music, food trucks and more!
- Presented By: Seneca Creek State Park
- Admission: $12 (children 3 years old and under: Free)
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Garden of Lights [Wheaton]
November 22, 2024 – January 1, 2025, 5:00 – 9:30 pm
The Garden of Lights display transforms Brookside Gardens into a magical winter wonderland. Stroll through the one-half mile, outdoor, walk-through exhibit and enjoy the twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind displays adorning the flowerbeds and grounds throughout the 50-acre horticultural gem in Wheaton.
- Presented By: Montgomery Parks & Brookside Gardens
- Admission: $10 [age 5 and older]; tickets must be purchased online in advance
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallen Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
Winter Lights Festival [Gaithersburg]
November 29, 2024 – December 31, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Sunday – Thursday), 6:00 – 10:00 pm (Friday – Saturday)
Have a lovely time with this drive-through holiday season light display with over 370 illuminated exhibits to ring in the season.
- Presented By: Seneca Creek State Park
- Price: $15 per vehicle [Monday – Thursday]; $25 per vehicle [Friday – Sunday]; $30 per vehicle [15+ person vehicle]
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
🌳🍃 Activities in #MoCo Parks 🌳🍃
Turkey Talk [Colesville]
November 21st, 10:30 – 11:30 am
The youth and their caregivers can enjoy these classes designed for everyone to learn more about wildlife and nature right in their own backyards through activities, explorations, games, hikes, and take-home crafts pre-Thanksgiving weekend.
- Presented By: Montgomery Parks
- Admission: $6.00
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Maydale Nature Classroom, 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville, MD 20905
Sip & Sparkle [Gaithersburg]
November 24th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Experience tastings, live music, selfies with Santa, and a magical trolley ride at Winter Lights’ Sip & Sparkle (formerly Wine Under the Lights). Bring a blanket for a cozy three-mile open air trolley ride before or after enjoying activities in the heated tent.
- Presented By: Seneca Creek State Park
- Admission: $20 – 35
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Garden Railway Exhibit [Wheaton]
November 30, 2024 – January 4, 2025, 10:00 am – 3:45 pm
All Aboard! In partnership with the Washington Virginia Maryland Garden Railway Society, the Garden Railway Exhibit will return to Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory this winter with model trains traversing tracks between iconic buildings, bridges, and miniature landscapes of Montgomery County.
- Presented By: Montgomery Parks
- Admission: FREE
- Website + Event Details
- Address: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
☕🛍️ Holiday Markets ☕🛍️
Montgomery County Farmers Markets [Varies]
Dates Vary By Market
Get some delicious, locally-produced food, crafts & other products for your Thanksgiving, holiday season and day-to-day celebrations at the various farmers markets here in Montgomery County, MD!
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