Exciting Activities in Olney for February
Explore a variety of free or low-cost activities in Olney, from enjoying local parks to engaging in library events, recreation center programs, music performances, and school-based activities. Have fun while staying active and engaged within the community.
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Things to do in Olney GOCA MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Free/Low Cost Things to in local Parks Olney Manor Park Raquetball, Basketball, Tennis, Skate Park, Dog Park, Swim Center Lake Needwood Walking / Hiking / Biking / Fishing and Boating Go Ape Zipline and Treetop Adventure Course Rock Creek Regional Park Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding Meadowside Nature Center has exhibits, programs, trail scavenger hunt Classes offered through Department of Recreation Ice Skating Rinks Wheaton and Cabin John Local parks have different levels of play equipment, basketball courts & fields
Olney Library Spanish and English Practice Nights Lego Playtime Senior classes on computer programs and safe driving Book clubs & Writing clubs Teen Yoga Story times (by age group) and Read to a Dog Website has full calendar and on line resources free to use (learn a language, computer programming, art, and much more). Check out In the Spotlight on the main page and the Upcoming Events under Branches, Locations, Olney
Longwood Recreation Center Cristen Steele, Recreation Coordinator Katie Dowdy, Center Director Open gym time Arts & Crafts Exercise/Leisure classes Summer programs & classes Club Friday Host an event at Longwood
Music & Live Performances Rocketeria Lessons, Jam groups, Friday Night Live Music, Annual Rockstravaganza Olney Days Party in the Park, Olney Big Band, Olney Concert Band Olney Big Band annual concert School concerts (instrumental & choral), plays and musicals fall & spring Olney Theatre professional theater productions Olney Ballet Theater The Nutcracker Project Change monthly Teen Coffeehouses
School based Each school has activities for the student body to participate: Carnival Night, Bingo, Dodgeball, Dances, International Night Open to the general public: Rock & Role Revival musical review March Sherwood HS Musicals at Sherwood, Blake and Good Counsel High Schools Plays at the high schools Instrumental and choral concerts at the high schools Good Counsel HS offers classes to both adults and youth
Religious Groups Each has a variety of events throughout the year Olney Baptist B Nai Shalom Shaare Tefila Good Shepard Olney Adventist Latter Day Saints St. Peter s St. John s Oakdale Church
Commercial Chick-fil-A indoor playground Rocketeria music lessons and more The Mud Hut paint your own pottery Spas massage/manicure/pedicure Olney Winery hosts fundraisers, adult coloring book night
Active OBGC sports teams The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Tactical Airsoft Arena (Rockville Southlawn Court) Rockville Ice Arena (public skate, hockey camps, lessons) Earth Treks Climbing Center (Rockville) Little Gym (Olney) Martial Arts (many in Olney/Sandy Spring area) Ballet / dance traditional and Irish Scouting Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Daisy Troops Golf driving ranges, public courses: Blue Mash, Laytonsville, Red Gate, Northwest which also has Foot Golf
Olney Farmers and Artists Market Shop for fresh, local produce and unique handmade items every Sunday Meatball competition in the fall Pie Cook Off in the spring Kids in Business Day in the spring, Kids Tent year round Garlic Festival in late summer Toy Swap on Halloween Live music opportunities for local musicians Chef demonstrations Needs volunteers to run Info Booth & Kids Tent, assist with chef demos, help with fitness activities, direct parking, help set up or take down tents
Adult Service Clubs Lions Club February pancake breakfast, Sept Golf tournament Olney and Sandy Spring Kiwanis Club raise funds and dedicate volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children Rotary Club raise funds to solve problems locally and internationally. Happy hours, Guest speakers, Roadside Ribs, Casino Night Olney Chamber of Commerce Olney Civic Fund Olney Days and grants to local non-profits Greater Olney Civic Association Committees and Representatives Medstar Montgomery Women s Board Thrift shop and annual picnic MOMs Clubs
Annual Events February Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Olney Lions Club (last Saturday) May Olney Days - Olney Civic Fund June Strawberry Festival Sandy Spring Museum (1st weekend) June Relay for Life fundraiser for American Cancer Society July Medstar Montgomery Picnic & Bazaar (4thTuesday) Famous fried chicken & corn on the cob, entertainment, and Kiddie Land. Books, plants, collectables, jewelry and other handmade items for sale. August Take Back the Night Olney Chamber of Commerce October Olney Community Night Olney Chamber of Commerce October Olney Field of Screams Spring & Fall Golf tournaments Olney Lions Club, OBGC, Medstar Hospital
Sandy Spring Museum Many activities for all ages Exhibits Teen Coffeehouses Resident Artists Open Houses Garden Club Partner Programs Live music (Cabaret & Cocktails, Museum Jam, Beer & Wine Gardens) History Happy Hour Private Event Rentals Strawberry Festival in June
Olney Days Three days of events for all ages held every spring by Olney Civic Fund Parade Olney s Got Talent Party in the Park live music, carnival games, fireworks Car & truck show Paper shred & electronics recycling Outdoor movie Walk / bike event Community clean-up
Non-Profits Need Volunteers Many non-profits in Olney area. All need volunteers to help run their organizations and to plan/run events Olney Civic Fund - Olney Days Medstar Women s Board Thrift Shop; Annual Picnic & Bazaar Olney Help food drives & deliveries All the fundraising runs / walks / bike rides Farmers & Artists Market Children can usually participate with an adult Teens can earn Student Service Learning hours
Make or Host your own Movies Work with the Olney Library to host one there or host one at home and have a movie night/binge watch a show with friends Game night Monopoly? Poker? Jigsaw puzzles? Xbox? Scavenger Hunt Geocaching Search Pinterest for ideas crafts, recipes, activities
