The 11th annual Montgomery County “Friendship Picnic” will again bring people of many cultures and faiths together to celebrate the County’s diversity. The free picnic, whose goal is to enable people to make new friends and build a stronger community, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Wheaton Regional Park.
Montgomery Village’s Fall Festival will take place this year on Saturday, October 4 from 11am-2:30pm at North Creek Community Center (20125 Arrowhead Road). The event will feature food trucks, games, a petting zoo, and the annual Great Pumpkin Race.
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:
The 2025 Germantown October Fest will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, along Century Boulevard and the BlackRock Center for the Arts lawn.
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 Rosner family invites the community back to Little Bennett Golf Course on Friday, September 19, 2025, for the 4th annual Justin’s Hole-in-One Golf Tournament, a heartfelt event benefiting the music therapy program at INOVA Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Oncology unit. Hosted in memory of their son, Justin Alexander Rosner, the tournament raises essential funds for a cause that means the world to the family, and to young children undergoing cancer treatment.
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.
Montgomery County will celebrate its 17th annual African Heritage Month Proclamation Celebration on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center. The event, organized by the County’s African Affairs Advisory Group, is free and open to the public, welcoming all community members to take part in the festivities.
Montgomery County law enforcement will hit the pavement in Rockville on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. The event aims to raise awareness and promote inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Get ready to raise a glass to the crisp flavors of fall as the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival makes its highly anticipated return. 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.
Silver Spring families are invited to join the Kennedy Cluster schools for a fun-filled Block Party (Fiesta del Barrio) on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at John F. Kennedy High School, located at 1901 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902.