Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Memorial Day Weekend Events In Montgomery County, MD Area

American Flags on memorial day

Lots Of Ways To Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend In Montgomery County, MD

There are a lot of celebrations this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. Here are a few that caught our eyes.

Rockville Hometown Holidays 

Sat, May 25 – Sun, May 26 – Rockville Town Center

Music Festival featuring more than 30 free live performances, the Taste of Rockville, children’s activities and more! The festivities end on Monday, May 27 with the Annual Memorial Day Parade.

74th Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

The Rockville Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place on Monday, May 28 in Rockville Town Square. The schedule of events is as follows:

9 a.m. – a musical tribute to America by the Rockville Concert Band and Chorus

9:30 a.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony Begins

10:30 a.m. – 74th Annual Memorial Day Parade begins.

Flags For Our Heroes – Gaithersburg, Maryland

Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm  11:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm will once again be the site for Flags for Our Heroes. Hundreds of America flags, sponsored by residents and businesses to recognize community heroes, will be on display May 27 through 29.

The opening ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. on May 27. This activity is coordinated by the Rotary Clubs of Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg. Proceeds benefit local charities.

City Of Gaithersburg Memorial Day Observance

May 30, 2017

Christman Park 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Loyalty and patriotism will be on full display as the City of Gaithersburg joins the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance on May 30, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Christman Park. The public is invited to join the Mayor and City Council, City staff and honored guests in a tribute to Gaithersburg’s sons and daughters who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

The patriotic ceremony will include words and music to commemorate the occasion and a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. At the event, guests will be invited to fill out a card and provide a 4×6 photograph for a Book of Tribute, honoring friends and family members who serve.

Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit

Opens Thursday May 23, 2019

Brookside Gardens, Silver Spring, Maryland

Brookside Gardens is fluttering with butterflies at the seasonal Wings of Fancy Butterfly and Caterpillar.

Interact with hundreds of native and exotic butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa, and Asia. Learn firsthand about the amazing metamorphosis, from tiny chrysalis to flying beauty, how butterflies contribute to healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens.

 

Allentuck Landscaping Company is always here to help you design, install, construct and maintain your lawn and landscape. Give us a call!


Allentuck Landscaping Co.
is Your Residential Landscape Company

Phone: 301-515-1900 Email: info@allentucklandscaping.com

At Allentuck Landscaping Company, our mission is to create beautiful environments for people to enjoy. We see landscaping as a way to improve people’s lives.

The Allentuck Landscaping Company team has been delighting homeowners in Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia for over 28 years with our turnkey approach to landscape design, installation, construction and maintenance. Most companies try to serve many types of customers at the same time; homeowners, shopping centers, office buildings and the list goes on. At Allentuck Landscaping Co., we focus on one customer, you, the homeowner. We have a singular focus on bringing you the best landscape practices, the best customer service, and the best value for your home.

Services Provide – Master Landscape Plans, Complete Maintenance Programs, Plantings, Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls, Water Features, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor Kitchens, Trellises & Pergolas, Irrigation Systems, Drainage Solutions, Grading & Sodding. Fire Pits & Fire Places, Spring Clean Ups, Decks, Fences, Mosquito & Tick Control, Deer Control.

Areas Served – Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, North Potomac, Darnestown, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Damascus, Boyds, Clarksburg, Ijamsville, Urbana, Frederick in Maryland and Washington DC.

 

8 Fall Landscape Projects That Will Beautify Your Home

Here’s something most homeowners get backwards: fall isn’t the end of the landscaping season. It’s the perfect time to knockout some fall landscape projects that will pay big dividends for your home landscape. Everyone gets the itch in April. The garden centers are packed, crews are booked out for weeks, and plants go in the ground right before July cooks them. Meanwhile October shows up with cool air, warm soil, and steady rain, which is basically everything a new plant

READ MORE »

Native Plants For Maryland Gardens

Native Plants Have Many Benefits Choosing native plants for Maryland offers many benefits for homeowners, landscapes, and local ecosystems. Native plants are species that naturally occur in Maryland and have adapted to the region’s climate, soil, and growing conditions over time. Because they’re well suited to the local environment, native plants can often thrive with less maintenance while providing valuable habitat and food for pollinators and wildlife. Why Use Native Plants One of the biggest advantages of incorporating native plants

READ MORE »

Top October Garden Tips: Preparing for the Coming Cold

October is here, and your garden is ready for its fall transition. 🍁 This month is all about preparation—cleaning up beds, protecting plants from frost, planting bulbs for spring, and giving your lawn the care it needs before winter. Our Top October Garden Tips also include adding seasonal color with mums or pansies to keep your yard looking cheerful as temperatures drop. Taking these steps now not only protects your landscape but also sets you up for a fresh, vibrant

READ MORE »

Natural Gas Fire Pits vs Wood Fire Pits

Nothing transforms a backyard into a warm, inviting oasis quite like a fire pit. Whether it’s for cozy family nights, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing under the stars, fire pits are a must-have for outdoor spaces. But when it comes to choosing one, the debate often boils down to natural gas fire pits vs wood fire pits. Each has its perks and challenges, and picking the right one depends on your lifestyle, preferences, and outdoor goals. Let’s explore the ins

READ MORE »

Top September Garden Tips: Transitioning from Summer to Fall

September marks the shift from hot summer days to cooler autumn evenings—a welcome change for both gardeners and their landscapes. While your garden may still be full of late-summer blooms and harvests, it’s also the perfect time to prepare for fall. These Top September Garden Tips will help you enjoy the last of summer’s bounty while getting your landscape ready for the season ahead. 1. Refresh and Revive Your Lawn Lawns often feel the stress of summer heat and foot

READ MORE »

Creating Better School Environments: Our 2026 Gardens for Grades School Grants

At Allentuck Landscaping CO., we believe landscaping can do more than make a property look better. It can improve how people feel about the places where they live, work and learn. That belief is at the heart of our Gardens for Grade School Grants initiative—last week, we had the opportunity to continue that effort at three North Potomac elementary schools: Travilah, Stone Mill and Dufief Elementary Schools. Through this year’s service, our team donated the time, labor and expertise needed

READ MORE »