The 2025 Germantown October Fest will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, along Century Boulevard and the BlackRock Center for the Arts lawn.
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Songwriters in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. are invited to compete for $10,000 and a chance to perform on one of the region’s premier stages. Applications are now open for the 10th Anniversary Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards, founded by Cathy Bernard to honor her uncle, Broadway legend Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, New York, New York). The competition culminates in a live concert featuring the finalists at the Music Center at Strathmore right here in Montgomery County on April 24, 2026.
Get ready for a night of screams and surprises as the Horror Circus comes to the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, for two spine-chilling performances at 6:00pm and 8:30pm.
The annual Takoma Park Folk Festival will bring a full day of music, art, and community spirit to the area on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 10:30am until 6pm. The popular festival, held at Takoma Park Middle School (7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD 20912) will feature performances by local and regional musicians, artisan vendors, family-friendly activities, and food from a variety of local vendors.
Deep End, a darkly comedic and socially charged indie series by D.C. playwright John Becker, is now streaming nationwide on Fawesome TV. The show has also been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County for its artistic excellence and community impact.
Burtonsville residents and visitors are invited to mark their calendars for the 32nd annual Burtonsville Day, a beloved community tradition set to take place on Saturday, September 20th. This year’s celebration promises a full day of fun, food, and community spirit at the Marilyn J. Praisner Library & Community Rec Center.
Sunday night was filled with laughter, gasps, and outright amazement as Maximum Magic Shop (currently located in Potomac) put on an unforgettable show at Give a Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg. The event featured a lineup of local magicians from across the DMV area, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained and, for a couple attendees, literally hypnotized (video below).
DC Metro has the most escalators (and elevators) of any transit system in North America with a total of 674. Metro’s longest escalator is at the Wheaton station right here in Montgomery County. The 230 ft. escalator is the longest single span escalator in the entire western hemisphere (video below).
The City of Gaithersburg will hold its 32nd annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 12th from noon until 5pm. The Kentlands will be transformed into a lively festival filled with music, food, and family fun.
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.
In the world of sports broadcasting, few names resonate as strongly as Scott Van Pelt. Known for his insightful commentary, engaging personality, and the iconic SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, he has become one of ESPN’s most recognizable voices. But before he reached the national stage, Van Pelt’s story began right here in Montgomery County, Maryland.