Family Guide

Montgomery — Family Guide

Kids activities, outdoor adventures, schools, library programs, seasonal family fun, and everything families need in Montgomery, Indiana.

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Treetop Courses, Historic Carousels & 400+ Parks — Family Fun in Montgomery County

Montgomery County gives families a genuine mix of thrill, nature, and hands-on learning — a Swiss-style treetop adventure course, a century-old carousel at Glen Echo Park, and museums built for kids to touch and explore. With more than 400 parks countywide and seasonal draws like spring hayrides and winter light displays, there's a reason to visit in every season.

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⭐ Top Family Activities

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Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

A Swiss-style treetop adventure park open since 2010, offering outdoor thrill courses for the family.

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Glen Echo Park

Ride the historic Dentzel Carousel and get an up-close look at Chesapeake Bay aquatic life at the on-site aquarium.

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KID Museum

A hands-on Bethesda museum built to ignite kids' imaginations through creative, interactive play.

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Rockville Science Center

A science-focused facility offering hands-on educational exploration for curious kids.

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Go Ape Treetop Adventure Park

A treetop adventure course for outdoor enthusiasts, located at Rock Creek Regional Park.

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Butler's Orchard

A working farm offering spring hayrides and a fall Pumpkin Festival — a favorite seasonal family tradition.

🌳 Outdoor Family Fun

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🍦 Family Food & Treats

Lone Oak Brewing Company

A family brewery with play areas and kid-friendly food

Waredaca Brewing Company

A pastoral family brewery where kids can watch horses graze nearby

🏫 Schools & Library

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🗓️ Family Fun by Season

Spring 🌸

Wings of Fancy opens at Brookside Gardens, and Butler's Orchard runs its spring hayrides.

Summer ☀️

Family visits to the county's parks and outdoor spaces run through the season.

Fall 🍂

Little Bennett Campground offers a cozy fall camping trip, and Butler's Orchard hosts its Pumpkin Festival.

Winter ❄️

Brookside Gardens' Garden of Lights and Seneca Creek State Park's Winter Lights bring the family out for seasonal displays, and Wheaton Ice Rink opens for skating.

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Source: Maryland Mountain Side — Official Allegany County Tourism