What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2020 In Montgomery County

KENSINGTON, MD — Thanksgiving is a time for being grateful for what you have, gathering with loved ones, and — of course — stuffing your face with delicious food. Until then, it's wise to check what's open and closed in Montgomery County.

Here's what to expect:

• County offices – Closed.
• State offices and courts – Closed.
• Libraries – Closed.
• Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – Closed.
• Ride On/Ride On extRa/Flash – Operate on a Sunday schedule. Click here for more information.
• Metrorail and Metrobus – Information is available at com/service/status.
• MARC Train and Commuter Bus – Information is available at maryland.gov.
• TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Closed.
• TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store – Closed.
• Ride On Flex – Not in operation due to health crisis.
• Maryland Transit Administration - Information available at https://www.mta.maryland.gov/thanksgiving-day-service.
• County-provided refuse/recycling pickup – Recycling and trash collections will slide one day and end on Saturday, Nov. 28.
• Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station – Closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Closed on Thursday, Nov. 26.
• Parking at public county garages, lots, and curbside meters – Free.
• Recreation – All facilities closed. No programs held.
• Montgomery Parks - Open on Thanksgiving Day:
  • Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Little Falls Parkway, and Beach Drive are open for pedestrians and bicyclists from noon on Thursday, Nov. 26, through 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29.
  • Brookside Gardens (Gardens open sunrise through sunset; Visitor Center closed)
  • Little Bennett Campground
  • 424 parks
  • 250 miles of natural surface and paved trails
  • Dog parks
  • Skate parks
  • Playgrounds
  • Picnic shelters (may require permit)
  • Outdoor exercise stations
  • Outdoor tennis courts and pickleball court