Looking for something to do this weekend? From the flavorful celebration of fall’s bounty at the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival in Gaithersburg/Damascus to the lively sounds enveloping Silver Spring’s Jazz Festival, there’s a diverse lineup of festivities catered to all inclinations. Families can partake in the Rockville City Police Department’s open house for an engaging day of activities or explore unique finds at the Germantown Flea Market. Meanwhile, the Greek Festival in Cloverly beckons with its rich cultural offerings:
• Get ready to raise a glass to the crisp flavors of fall as the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival makes its highly anticipated return on September 6th. This one-of-a-kind event, a showcase of the state’s craft beverage scene, will take over Two Story Chimney (7115 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882) for an afternoon of delicious sips, savory bites, and live entertainment. More here.
• The Germantown Flea Market returns Saturday, September 6, from 8am-1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at the intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Bowman Mill Drive. More here.
• Montgomery County will hold the Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 6, from 3 to 10 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, featuring two stages of free performances across multiple jazz styles. This year’s headliner is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, with additional acts including Trio Caliente, The JoGo Project, The Muneer Nasser Quintet, The Paul Carr Quintet, The Clara Campbell Quintet, and Oh He Dead. More here.
• The Rockville City Police Department will host its 2025 open house on Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2 W. Montgomery Ave., offering free, family-friendly activities, station tours, demonstrations, and interactive displays, with a rain date set for Sunday, September 14. More here.
• The Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church (721 Norwood Rd.) in Cloverly/Silver Spring is once again welcoming the community to its much-anticipated annual Greek Festival, taking place Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7. More here.
