HOT 99.5’s Intern John and The MoCoShow’s very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis will host this year’s Light Up the Lakefront at Rio in Gaithersburg on Saturday, December 6th, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Presented by HOT 99.5, the free holiday event promises an evening filled with live music, glowing lights, fireworks, and festive fun along the Rio lakefront.
The GFWC Maryland Metropolitan Community Club of Montgomery County (MCC) will host its 20th Annual Fall Craft Show this Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10am to 5pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, located at 7701 Bradley Blvd. in Bethesda.
The holidays are set to sparkle once again in Rockville as The Square hosts its annual Rockville Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at 36 Maryland Avenue (formerly Rockville Town Square), bringing the community together for an evening filled with music, performances, and holiday cheer.
Clarksburg Premium Outlets will kick off the holiday season with a Holiday Tree Lighting celebration on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm.
The City of Gaithersburg will honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s military personnel during its annual Veterans Day Observance on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11am. The community ceremony will take place at the City Hall Concert Pavilion, located at 31 S. Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg.
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: