Jazz concert, hikes, campfire, bird watching, and more! Lots of weekend events around parks to enjoy and to volunteer for!
Music
Start your Sunday mornings with our free jazz concert at Cabin John Regional Park Amphitheater. Sunday Serenade(opens in a new tab) on October 16, 10 am to 11:30 am, features the New Orchestra of Washington. Breakfast foods and coffee for purchase.
And, we have more music this weekend during Acoustics and Ales(opens in a new tab). Vinyl Tap performs Saturday, October 15, 11 am to 2 pm, at North Four Corners Local Park in Silver Spring. Free admission! Food and drink vendors onsite.
Wellness
Brookside Gardens offers Yoga Sprouts(opens in a new tab) for families with children ages three to seven on Saturday, October 15, 10:30 am. The program promotes mindfulness, connection, and movement in the beautiful outdoor setting of the gardens. Registration required.
Animals
Crows are crafty and highly intelligent. Learn about the bird with the kids during Brookside Nature Center’s Wild Neighbors Campfire(opens in a new tab) on Saturday, October 15, 10:30 am. Bring your own s’mores supplies. Please sign up.
Search for animals during a unique scavenger hunt. Stop by Maydale Nature Classroom on Sunday, October 16, 2 pm to 4 pm, to pick up your list of clues for the Spooky Skull Hike(opens in a new tab). Then, head out to try to find the skulls and identify the creatures. Program requires registration.
Adults, take up the hobby of birdwatching. Find out the basics at Locust Grove Nature Center’s Morning Tweets and Tea(opens in a new tab) on Friday, October 14, at 9 am. All participants must register.
Volunteer
Finally, we have opportunities to give back and participate in a number of volunteer events this weekend. You can help remove invasive plants during four Weed Warrior(opens in a new tab) workdays at various parks or maintain trails(opens in a new tab) at Fairland Recreational Park.
Find these and other events on our calendar of events(opens in a new tab) or “Things to Do(opens in a new tab)” on our website.
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FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
