Grab & Go Kids Planner: June 29 - July 5

Happy Independence Day to all of our Germantown Patch families! 

On Monday, July 4, be sure to catch the Montgomery Village Independence Day parade.  Registration starts at 9 a.m., with the parade beginning at 10 a.m.  Following the parade, a community festival runs until 2 p.m. at the Apple Ridge Recreation Area, complete with carnival games and live music.  To learn more, call the Montgomery Village Foundation at 301-948-0110. 

On the evening of July 4, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at Germantown Glory at the South Germantown Recreational Park's SoccerPlex.  Live music begins around 7:30 p.m. with fireworks starting around 9:15 p.m.  Admission and parking are free, but come early to find your parking space.  For more information, call 240-777-6820.

Here are some other great events and ideas for Germantown families this week:

• PICK-YOUR-OWN BLUEBERRIES
Ride the wagon to the farm fields and pick your fill of blueberries at $2.49 per pound.  You can bring your own bucket or purchase one there.  Blackberries might be ripe for the picking, too.   
Where: , 22200 Davis Mill Road in Germantown
When: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.  The fields are normally closed on Mondays, but they will be open 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on July 4.
Price: Cost of fruit

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Stock up on gently used clothing, strollers, toys, diaper bags and more during the public sale at this popular event. 
Where: , Gaithersburg
When:  9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30; 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, July 1; and 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 2
Price: Free admission (cost of purchases)

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This week, Mister G performs songs for all ages.  Be sure to bring a blanket and some sun block. Concerts may be cancelled due to inclement weather. 
Where:
When: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30
Price: Free

• PASSPORT TO FUN EVENTS
This summer program from Michaels travels the globe via crafts.  These make-it, take-it events are usually designed for ages 3 and older.  Make a moose and maple leaf to celebrate Canada on Thursday, design a bead flag hat swap pin and a warrior shield in honor of the United States on Saturday, and make suncatchers and a foam pizza pin in honor of Italy on Tuesday.  
Where: in Germantown
When: ongoing between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, June 30, Saturday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 5
Price: Free

• UP, UP, AND AWAY!
Mad Science of Washington will present this demonstration about air and air pressure.  This program is designed for kids in grades K through 5.  No registration is required.
Where:
When: 11 a.m. Thursday, June 30
Price: Free

• MEADOWSIDE MOVIES BY THE FIRE
Spend an evening around the campfire.  Bring your own chocolate, they'll supply the graham crackers and marshmallows.  Register at ParkPASS.org.  For more information, call 301-258-4030.
Where: in Rock Creek Regional Park, Rockville
When: 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 30
Price: $3 per person

• ALL AGES OPEN BOUNCES
Here's some bouncy fun that the whole family can enjoy.  Call 301-515-5665 to make reservations. 
Where: Bounce U, Clarksburg
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2 and 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3
Price: $8.95 per bouncer, parents are free.

• PRESCHOOL FILM FEST
Enjoy four to six short films based on popular children picture books. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 6, attending with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. No registration necessary. 
Where: Damascus Public Library
When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5
Price: Free