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06/05/2026

Your next favorite restaurant might be one swipe away. 👉🌎

These are just a few of the Bite Sites featured in Explore Rockville: Global Bites. With 50+ cuisines across the city, June is the month to explore them all.

Here's how it works: dine at featured Bite Sites, collect stickers for your Global Bites passport, and enter to win prizes like cooking kits and more. Don't have a passport? Grab one at any Bite Site and start your culinary adventure.

Swipe to see where to start 👉

June 1–30 🍴 https://explorerockville.org/global-bites/

05/22/2026

Hometown Holidays kicks off tomorrow, rain or shine! 🌦️ Pack a poncho or your umbrella if you have to, but you won't want to miss all of the fun in Rockville Town Center!

This free event features live music, local food vendors, activities for kids, an artisan market, and more! Join us this weekend on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from noon to 6 p.m. More info at the 🔗 in our bio!

05/21/2026

Peerless Rockville’s “Rockville 250: Our American Story” is now open! 🏛️

This pictorial exhibit traces 250 years of American history as it unfolded right here in Rockville, from its revolutionary roots through the antebellum era, mid-century suburbanization, and into the diverse, modern city it is today. The exhibit highlights the sites and people that reflect America’s story through a distinctly local lens. 🏙️

Explore Rockville is proud to support this celebration of our city’s rich history and culture.

🗓️Visit the exhibit at 29 Courthouse Square, Wednesday through Friday, 10am to 4pm.

Learn more: https://peerlessrockville.org

05/15/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 16, for the first farmers market of the season! We'll be open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the corner of Rt. 28 and Monroe Street.

Visit rockvillemd.gov/farmers for a full list of participating vendors.

05/09/2026

Get ready — Hometown Holidays is BACK this Memorial Day Weekend!

The signature community celebration returns to Rockville Town Center with food, music, and fun for the whole community! 🌞 The streets will come alive with everything we love about our city, including:

🎤 Live Music: two stages and 15+ bands performing rock, pop, country, blues, and more
🍔 Food Vendors: savor flavors from over a dozen local favorites
🧸 Family Fun: kids' performances by Rocknoceros, crafts, and giant yard games
🛍️ Artisan Market: unique handmade jewelry, candles, and gifts from talented local makers
✅ FREE admission!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from noon to 6 p.m. More info: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/services/hometown-holidays/

05/06/2026

We're looking for 10 local nonprofit partners to participate in Global Bites 2026, Explore Rockville's annual dining tour that celebrates our city’s incredible culinary scene while giving back to the organizations that make our community thrive. 🍴✨

How it works:
Throughout June, diners who eat at eligible locations may submit their receipts and select a nonprofit beneficiary. REDI then donates 25% of the receipt’s value to the chosen organization. Last year, we were proud to distribute over $2,300 to our nonprofit partners! 🥗🍲

🔗 Review eligibility and apply today: https://wkf.ms/3Qxf0Zf
⏰ Application deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026

01/31/2026

Congratulations to Rockville's A&J Restaurant, featured on Washingtonian's "Very Best Restaurants 2026"! 🍜🥡🥢

A&J Restaurant is a longstanding example of the high-quality, global food offerings in the Rockville area. Read more about this Northern Chinese dim sum spot and see the full list of restaurants: https://washingtonian.com/100-very-best-restaurants-2026/aj-restaurant-3/

01/24/2026

⚠️ SNOW EMERGENCY: City of Rockville ⚠️

City facilities closed Sunday, Jan. 25 & Monday, Jan. 26. ALL vehicles must be removed from city streets by 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24.

Parking Guidelines:

🔹Park in garages/driveways when possible
🔹If not possible, park on EVEN-numbered side of streets
🔹Courts/cul-de-sacs: Park on LEFT side while entering
🔹Illegally parked vehicles may be towed/ticketed

Free City parking available (residents responsible for their own vehicles):

🚗Rockville Civic Center, 603 Edmonston Drive
🚗Woodley Gardens Park, 900 Nelson St.
🚗Welsh Park (Mannakee St. side only)
🚗Elwood Smith Community Center, 601 Harrington Road

Help neighbors: Volunteer snow shoveling program: bit.ly/rkvsnowvol or 240-314-8810

♨️Warming stations: montgomerycountymd.gov/OPI/alerts/hypothermia.html

💡More info: rockvillemd.gov/winterweather

09/04/2025

The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show is just 8 weeks away!

That might seem far down the road… but trust us, it’ll be here before you can say “zero to sixty”!

Get your engines revved and your rides ready — it’s going to be an unforgettable day.

Early Bird rates are available through September 11. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/CarShow

There is no fee for spectators.

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