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Gaithersburg
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls will reopen at 201A Boardwalk Place at Rio Lakefront on May 7 under new ownership. The fast-casual spot will offer a buy one, get one 50% off deal on lobster rolls through the end of May. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Yesterday, May 4, Royal Farms opened its second Montgomery County location at 9475 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, offering 24/7 made-to-order fried chicken, breakfast items, and sandwiches, and plans for a third location near an existing Gaithersburg store are underway. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award and the winner will be announced in September at a national conference in Philadelphia (the honor recognizes outstanding leadership and planning) as local efforts propel park experiences. The MoCo Show
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Play Date with Mom - Clay Coil Heart Bowl Workshop
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Special pricing — Celebrate Mother's Day by creating a unique clay heart bowl with your child.
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Mother's Day Gift Making - Handprint Bouquet
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Workshop fee applies — Let your kids create a thoughtful handprint bouquet for Mother's Day while you enjoy a night out.
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Kentlands/Lakelands Run
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Soccer Fields — Free entry — Revitalize your running routine with a scenic group run through the Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.
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Woven Mini Mushroom Workshop
5-8 p.m. — Flowers World Wide & Gaithersburg Floral — All materials provided — Get crafty with whimsical mini mushroom weaving in a fun, hands-on workshop.
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Juicy Burgers Cooking Class for Teens
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Casey Community Center — Course Fee — Learn to make juicy burgers and crispy smashed potatoes in a fun, hands-on cooking class.
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Community Mah Jongg Open Play
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Free entry — Engage in friendly American Mah Jongg games suitable for all levels with snacks provided.
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Saints Row Brewing Pub Run
6:15-8:00 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free participation — Enjoy a scenic run followed by refreshing drinks with fellow running enthusiasts.
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park — Free entry — Celebrate literature with bestselling authors and engaging panel discussions.
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Sunday SIP at Dave & Buster's
9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half-priced drinks for service industry professionals — Enjoy a night of fun with discounted drinks and free game play.
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Synergy Dance Fitness
7:45-8:45 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Class fee required — Energize your fitness journey with high-energy choreography and a fusion of global music.
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