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Climate Solutions Speaker Series: Rockville Native Garden Tour
The city’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series is back with an in-person guided tour of a native garden in Rockville. Join the city from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 to tour a RainScapes garden and find inspiration for creating biodiversity in your own yard or patio. Learn how native gardens provide habitat for birds and butterflies,…
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Rockville Rec and Parks Makes Finalist List for Prestigious Award
Rockville is among 27 agencies nationwide selected as finalists for the 2025 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Rockville is one of four finalists in class IV, which includes communities with populations between 30,001 and 75,000. Other finalists in the class include Bristol, Connecticut; Glenview, Illinois; and Oak Park, Illinois.…
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Road Runnin’ ‘Round Rockville
Runners took to the streets of Rockville Town Center on June 14 as the Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville presented the Suds & Soles 5K. This year’s race featured 973 5K finishers and 35 participants in a kids fun run. Racers were supported by 124 volunteers. Find more photos and…
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Pride in Our City
The city celebrated its LGBTQ+ community with art, music, entertainment, information and conversations at the ninth annual Rockville Pride, held June 1 at The Square in Rockville Town Center. Learn more about Pride at rockvillemd.gov/pride. For more photos, follow the City of Rockville on Instagram and Facebook.
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Balance, Breathing and Blood: Health and Wellness Coming Up at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in July and August. Register with the course number at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800.For more information, see the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/life.
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Major Changes Coming to Lincoln Park Community Center
Lincoln Park Community Center may be closed for now, but exciting things are coming when it reopens fully in spring 2026 after its renovation. The renovation, which began in May, will include a full reconfiguration of indoor spaces, along with improvements to accessibility and infrastructure, and modernization of amenities. The project will take place in…
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Rockville Launches NFL Flag Football League for Kids This Fall
Young athletes in Rockville will soon have a new way to get active and learn the fundamentals of football as the city introduces its first-ever NFL flag football league this fall. Flag football is growing rapidly across the country, particularly among girls. Montgomery County Public Schools launched a girls flag football pilot program last year…
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F. Scott Theater to Reopen Soon —Upcoming Performances
This article has been updated to reflect the tentative opening date for the theater box office. The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and its social hall will reopen soon following nine months of renovations to improve accessibility and sound. The theater’s box office is tentatively scheduled to reopen at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. A performance…
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Rockville’s Colorblind Visitors Will See Clearer View of Nature with New Adapted Viewfinder at Nature Center
Colorblind visitors will be able to better see the natural landscape of Rockville’s Croydon Creek Nature Center with the recent installation of a new, specialized viewfinder that allows the viewing of a wider range of colors. “This initiative exemplifies Rockville’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion within our parks and services,” Rockville Recreation and Parks Director…
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Readying for Rocktobierfest
Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 27 for a Bavarian-themed bash featuring bands, beers and bratwurst. The eighth edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will include two stages of live music, food, beer sales by local breweries, an artisan shopping area and kids’ activities. This popular event attracts nearly…