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Monday, April 15, 2013

Investigate Rocks from Near and Far

Check out this free event on Wednesday at Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Weekend Events in Wheaton: Garden Lecture Series, Garlic Mustard Pull, Softball and More

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page. Spring Lecture Series: Capital Splendor Gardens Garlic Mustard No More! Softball: Wheaton HS vs. Einstein HS Open Stitch at The Yarn Spot Poetry Open Mike School House Rock! Live! at The Arts Barn Parents Night Out at My Gym Bethesda Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Campfire and Nature Walk Denim & Diamonds Gala Fundraiser for Wells/Robertson House Tour de Cookie Check back next…

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Weekend Events in Wheaton: Japanese Flower Arranging, Rummage Sale, Morning Birdwalk and More

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend in Wheaton? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page. Flower Arranging: Ikenobo and Ikebana Exhibition   Rummage Sale at Hughes United Methodist Church Morning Birdwalk: Spring Migrants Third Thursday Out in Kensington   Maryland Youth Ballet's Spring Concert Martha Speaks Walking Club B.G. Muhn's "Accidental Reality" Exhibition Gaithersburg Indoor Flea Markets Whole Planet Foundation Fundraising Fair Rockville Victors Semi …

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Wednesday in Wheaton: First Day of Spring

Enjoy photos of springtime in Wheaton and share your own with your neighbors on Patch.

Looking for nature activities now that spring has arrived? Check out events at the Brookside Nature Center and Brookside Gardens on our Wheaton community calendar.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Sunday: Maple Sugar Festival at Brookside Nature Center

Learn more about how sap becomes syrup with outdoor demonstrations at this family-friendly festival in Wheaton on Sunday.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Weekend Events in Wheaton: Maple Sugar Festival, Dinner Theatre, International Night

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on in Wheaton and around Montgomery County

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. Click here to submit an event in the Wheaton Patch events calendar. International Night Maple Sugar Festival Northwood Dinner Theatre Luma Theater   Dance, Cheer and Fashion Academy   Gilbert & Sullivan’s lolanthe   Art Auction   UPS Road Code at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch   Cycle for Great Causes   Ballet I & II by Halo   Girl's night out

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Opportunity in Wheaton: Maryland Master Naturalist Training

Applications for the statewide 60-hour training program are due Jan. 24.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

What's Open in Wheaton on Labor Day

Find out which parts of Wheaton Regional Park are closed this Monday.

If you're planning to spend Labor Day weekend at Wheaton Regional Park, keep in mind that these areas will be closed all or part of the time: Wheaton Tennis will be open Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., but will be closed on Monday. Wheaton Ice Arena will be closed all weekend. Brookside Nature Center will be closed on Labor Day. Wheaton Train & Carousel will be open all weekend, including Labor Day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Memorial Day Weekend Planner: Parks

Enjoy the holiday at one of these parks in the Wheaton area.

The weather is looking beautiful for this holiday weekend, so why not spend some time outside? For your convenience, Patch has compiled a list of hours for Montgomery County Parks in the Wheaton area: - Brookside Gardens Visitors Center — Open all weekend including Memorial Day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The “Wings of Fancy” Exhibit will be open all weekend including Memorial Day, 10 a.m – 4 p.m. - Wheaton Train & Carousel at Wheaton Regional Park– Open all weekend. May 26-27, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; May 28, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. - Wheaton Tennis will offer a 50 percent discount on court time (for $7.50 /hour) on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Contact Wheaton Tennis in advance to make a reservation in order to receive the discount. Closings: - Brookside Nature …

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