Montgomery Parks is inviting families to enjoy a day of nature, creativity, and fun at Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is sponsored by Friends of Brookside Gardens and will offer handson gardening activities for children and a chance to explore the newly designed Children’s Garden. 

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The Harbor Bank of Maryland will celebrate a major milestone this month with the grand opening of its first Montgomery County branch in downtown Silver Spring. The event is set for Tuesday, September 23, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at 1010 Wayne Avenue. The bank opened for business earlier this summer.

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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. For the first time, the celebration will include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament (sign up here).

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The Country Calling Festival will return to Ocean City, Maryland this fall with one of its biggest lineups yet. The three-day event, scheduled for October 3–5, 2025, will take place at the Ocean City Inlet and feature more than 25 acts across multiple stages, anchored by three of country music’s biggest names: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs.

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Montgomery County students are invited to the free third annual “Buckets and Beats: The Silver Spring Youth Block Party” on Friday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, featuring sports tournaments, arts activities, music, food, and prizes. (more…)


Bethesda’s Wildwood Shopping Center, Located at 10241 Old Georgetown Road, will transform into a hub of style, creativity, and community this September with a weekend full of shopping, entertainment, and special events. The Fall Vintage and Artisanal Market takes place on Saturday, September 27, from 11am  to 4 pm, while shoppers can also enjoy exclusive sales throughout the center from Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28.

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Montgomery County’s own comic and cosplay festival, RisuCon, will return on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The convention will run from 10am to 8pm and promises a full day of activities celebrating anime, comics, cosplay, and pop culture.

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