Bethesda Row will usher in the fall season with its annual Soiree on The Lane on Saturday, September 13, offering a day filled with live music, workshops, and community fun. The celebration will run from 11am to 4pm outside Johnny Was, located at 4867 Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda.
The family-friendly event is free to attend and promises a lively mix of entertainment and activities. Guests can enjoy music, games, a photo booth, giveaways, and complimentary small bites while supplies last. A variety of local and national brands will host interactive pop-ups throughout the day. Highlights include:
- Just Ice Tea – giveaways and tastings
- Ernesta – sweet treats and service information
- Stretch Lab – complimentary stretch sessions
- Kendra Scott – sips in-store
- Wylie Grey – interactive activity
- Maman – free pastries
- Boll & Branch – preview of an upcoming pop-up store
- Equinox – complimentary three-day guest pass cards
In addition to free activities, attendees can reserve spots for specialty workshops, which require advance ticket purchases due to limited seating. Scheduled sessions include:
- 11:15 a.m. – Origami Making Workshop (Raku): Learn origami techniques with a master artist; ticket includes 15% off at Raku on September 13 and 14.
- 12:30 p.m. – Lobster Roll Making (Luke’s Lobster): Hands-on seafood session.
- 12:30 p.m. – Charm Bracelet Workshop (Reformation): Create a custom bracelet with four charms; includes 10% off in-store purchases.
- 2:00 p.m. – Succulent Arrangement Class (Terrain/Anthropologie): Build a stylish tart plant tray arrangement.
- 3:30 p.m. – Fall Cupcake Decorating (Georgetown Cupcake): Decorate six cupcakes under the guidance of a bakery expert.
Organizers encourage early reservations for the ticketed workshops, as seats are expected to sell out quickly. For more information and to reserve spots for classes, attendees can visit the official ticketing page.
