Thanksgiving Day
County Holidays
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. On Thanksgiving Day, people give thanks for what they have and for the good things that happened during the year. The first Thanksgiving in New England took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving. Presidents made a similar declaration each year afterward. Congress established Thanksgiving Day as a legal national holiday beginning in 1941.
Montgomery County government will observe this holiday.
Category: Holidays. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Child Care Support Services: Access to Montgomery County’s High-Quality Child Care Programs
Please join us on this journey towards excellence in childcare and education. Meet Childcare Support Specialist, Jennifer Ferreira , Learn about the childcare subsidy programs available to residents of Montgomery County. , Learn how to identify, apply, and enroll your child in childcare in Montgomery County.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/FGZV3iPcSLuGcSDnF8aciw. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County - Information & Resource Share
The mission of the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County is to empower and support individuals with Down Syndrome, their families, and the community through education, information, public awareness, and advocacy.
DSNMC’s mission is to inform, educate, and advocate. The DSNMC offers a variety of programs for families and self-advocates of all ages, from newborns and new families with a loved one with Down Syndrome to playgroups, middle school programs, self-advocacy programs, social events, parent workshops, and our Spanish program.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/wrVbweaiT1uSHMFijg7r5A. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Christmas Day
County Holidays
Christmas is a Christian holiday held on December 25 which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Eastern Orthodox Churches, which use the Julian Calendar to determine feast days, celebrate on January 7 by the Gregorian Calendar. The name originates from the Old English Christes Mæsse, or Christ's Mass, and the present spelling for Christmas is thought to have come into use around the 16th century. Christmas is celebrated throughout the world and is marked by different festivities including decorating fir trees, singing carols, and attending church services. Some churches practice their most elaborate festivals on January 6 (Epiphany), and in parts of the United States, this date has been observed as "Old Christmas" or "Little Christmas."
Montgomery County government will observe this holiday.
Category: Holidays. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty.
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Inclusion in Childcare & Pre-K Settings: Inclusion Cannot Happen When Exclusion Does
It is difficult to imagine that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers could be kicked out of a program because of their behavior. However, there is growing evidence that young children are asked to leave childcare and preschool at a greater rate than school-aged children. Discover how parents can continue to support the needs of their early education students by partnering with their child's classroom team to identify potential causes of challenging behaviors and develop a plan to provide support and create a more inclusive early learning environment for their child.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/duKH9D9USN2Kj2TPS8XH9Q. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Transition: When Your Child Turns 3 in Early Intervention
Transitions are a natural part of life. Successful transitions begin as people think about the future, plan, and work together. Within Montgomery County's birth to age-4 system of services, transition can be defined as points of change in programs and the people who provide services to children and their families. Your family’s unique background brings a set of values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors that are likely to influence transition planning and activities.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/pi6QIGdCRMeIBIR_OO34fw#/registration. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
My Turn Program
If your child is 2.5-years of age or older and you are considering transitioning to school-based services, then you do not want to miss talking with the Community Service Coordinators (CSN) with the My Turn Program. The CSN provides summer camp placements and other support resources and programmatic financial assistance to families with children with developmental disabilities ages 3 to 13 years old.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/sHX2QpJQSouE4OM3QJJcLw. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Develop Your Child’s Early Language & Literacy Skills from Birth to Age 3
Early literacy is the foundation for a child’s success in school and life. It starts with language, hearing words, building vocabulary, and learning to communicate. But here’s the key: children aren’t born knowing how to read. They need nurturing experiences and interactions to develop these skills, and it all begins from day one. Join us to learn what parents can do at home to support their child’s healthy development and learning.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/nlj0ANydT6idBmuC_kPDVg. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.