A beloved Montgomery County holiday tradition is back, the Festival of Lights returns to the Washington D.C. Temple in Kensington (located at 9900 Stoneybrook Drive), once again transforming the temple and its surrounding grounds into a dazzling display of seasonal light and color.
A beloved Montgomery County tradition is back to kick off the holiday season. The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will return to Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00am.
Olney’s Winter City Lights opens for the 2025 season on Friday, November 28th. Organizers describe it as the “largest and most spectacular light show in the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore areas,” offering a magical experience for all ages. Guests can expect elaborate light tunnels, animated displays, festive music, and plenty of photo-worthy moments throughout the scenic drive.
Renowned author R.L. Stine, best known as the creator of the Goosebumps and Fear Street series, took the stage on Tuesday, October 28 for a special event presented by Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) in collaboration with the Weinberg Center for the Arts. The free event, which quickly sold out after tickets were released in August, brought fans of all ages together for an evening filled with humor, nostalgia, and storytelling.
Takoma Park, MD and the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC are ready to celebrate the holiday season with a full lineup of festive events encouraging everyone to shop, dine, and celebrate locally.
Cooler weather and the holidays are rolling in, but things are always hot and festive at Montgomery Parks. From meaningful moments of reflection to hands-on lumber shopping, a wedding showcase, and a Share Fair, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in November. Upcoming events below:
Families can look forward to a frightfully fun evening in downtown Bethesda as Bethesda Row hosts its Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event on Thursday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event promises a mix of community spirit, festive fun, and local giving, with all proceeds benefiting Manna Food Center, the Montgomery County nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger.
Downtown Silver Spring will host its annual Fall Makers Market on Saturday, November 8, from 10am to 4pm along Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street.
A beloved North Potomac Halloween tradition continues as the Haunted Trail on Damson Terrace returns for its seventh year, this time with a new generation of hosts.
Maryland Emancipation Day is Nov. 1; the historic moment in 1864 when Maryland’s new constitution abolished slavery across the state. Montgomery Parks invites the community to honor this important day with a series of events designed to educate, engage and reflect. Maryland Emancipation Day events:
The Silver Spring Zombie Walk will return to Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event begins with a Zombie Gathering from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m at All Set Restaurant (8630 Fenton Street). (more…)