It’s cold out and lots of places are closed for the holidays. Here are four wintry events this week from lights festivals to a Rockville holiday bike ride.
LuminoCity Festival
Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, 4:30-9:30 p.m. | Montgomery County Fairgrounds
501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Light up your night with six sparkling worlds including fairy tales, immersive holiday scenes and animal displays. New this year is Luna’s Enchanted Tales, featuring light art sculptures and plenty of photo ops.
$30-$73 | luminocityfestival.com
Garden of Lights
December 26, 5-9:30 p.m. | Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
This annual event transforms Brookside Gardens into a winter wonderland. Stroll through the half-mile outdoor walk-through exhibit and enjoy the twinkling lights among the flowerbeds.
$13.99-$16.99 | montgomeryparks.org
Campfire 101
December 27, 1-3 p.m. | Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a campfire? Join a park naturalist and learn different ways to stack logs, different lighting techniques and fire safety. Bring a snack for roasting; for ages 8 and older.
$10 | montgomeryparks.org
Rockville Bike Party: Holiday Lights Ride
December 28, 4:30-7 p.m. | Trek Bicycles
5750 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Join the Rockville Bike Advisory Committee for a holiday lights ride through town. Decorate your bike with festive lights and enjoy holiday displays around the neighborhood during a nine-mile loop, followed by an after-party.
Free | meetup.com/bike-rockville/events/312271757
