Germantown Photo Contest Invites Families to Capture Their Summer Adventures

Summer is here, and Germantown is giving families a fun reason to get outside, explore the village, and capture the moments that make the season memorable.

The Germantown Chamber and Germantown Park & Recreation are kicking off summer with a community photo contest and scavenger hunt. Families, residents, and visitors are invited to take photos of their summer adventures around Germantown and submit them for a chance to win prizes.

Whether you are spending the day at a park, grabbing a treat, enjoying live music, taking a hike, or cheering on a local game, there is probably a contest category that fits your photo.

Germantown Summer Photo Contest Details

The contest runs through the Labor Day holiday, with submissions due by Tuesday, Sept. 8 at noon.

Photos must be taken at a Germantown park or Germantown business, making this a great way to support local spots while creating a fun summer activity for kids and families.

Each category will have one winner, and prizes will be awarded.

Photo Contest Categories

Participants can submit photos in the following categories:

Playground Chaos
For those classic summer playground moments — climbing, sliding, laughing, and maybe a little organized chaos.

Hot Fun in the Sun
Capture your favorite sunny-day adventure in Germantown.

Splashing Around
Perfect for water play, pool days, splash pads, or any photo that shows off summer fun with a splash.

Music to your Ears
Photos from concerts, performances, or musical moments around town.

Ring your Liberty Bell
A patriotic or community-themed category that fits summer celebrations and local pride.

Take a Hike
Show off Germantown’s trails, parks, and outdoor spaces.

Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood
Snap a photo while enjoying food from a Germantown restaurant, café, food truck, or local business.

Sippin’ on Sunshine
For those refreshing summer drink moments — lemonade, smoothies, coffee, or another sunny sip.

Hometown Hotspots
Highlight favorite Germantown places, landmarks, businesses, and community gathering spots.

For the Love of Sports
Capture summer sports, games, practices, tournaments, or active family fun.

A Fun Summer Scavenger Hunt for Families

The contest is designed like a photo scavenger hunt, which makes it an easy activity to add to your summer bucket list. Families can pick a few categories, visit favorite local places, or use the contest as an excuse to discover somewhere new in Germantown.

It is also a simple way to encourage kids to notice the places and moments that make summer special — the messy playground memories, post-game snacks, neighborhood walks, outdoor meals, and sunny afternoons that often become the best photos.

How to Enter

Contest rules and submission details are available here.

Questions can be directed to the Germantown Chamber or the Germantown Park & Recreation Department.

So grab your camera or phone, head out around Germantown, and start capturing your summer adventures.