Montgomery Parks is hosting the second annual Sligo Creek Fest on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held on a portion of Sligo Creek Parkway that is closed to vehicular traffic on weekends, the festival will feature musical performers on three stages, as well as nature activities, kid’s activities and a variety of local food and brewery options.
Beyond Comics at 18749 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg will celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with free comics, a food drive benefiting the Frederick Food Bank, and a special appearance by comic creator John Watkins Chow.
The Spring Makers Market will be returning to Grand Corner Avenue at Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront on Saturday and Sunday (May 3 and 4) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.
The City of Gaithersburg will host its first-ever Gaithersburg Film Festival from April 25 to 27 at the Arts Barn, located at 311 Kent Square Road. “Celebrating the City’s rich diversity. Recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the United States, this festival reflects that spirit by promoting a vibrant array of cultures, identities, and perspectives.” (more…)
Montgomery Parks is taking to the ice to celebrate the Washington Capitals ice hockey great Alex Ovechkin, and his record-breaking goal, this Thursday, April 10, 2025, with a special Great 8 Skates event.
The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is returning to Montgomery Parks later this week. Formerly known as Wings of Fancy, the exhibit is relaunching on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10 a.m., and runs through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Advanced timed tickets go on sale Monday, March 3.
Pike’s Peek, one of Montgomery County Road Runners Club’s premier racing events, will take place on Sunday, April 27th from 7:50am-10am.
Rockville Science Day, Montgomery County’s largest STEM festival, will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from noon to 5:00 PM at Montgomery College in Rockville, featuring over 115 exhibitors and interactive science activities for all ages. (more…)
The Maryland Pizza and Pints Festival will take place on Sunday, May 4, at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds (1450 Generals Highway) in Crownsville, MD.
In an exciting celebration of cultural diversity, Adobo is set to make its mark as the inaugural event at the new Plaza Stage located at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 3rd. This multicultural dance party, founded by Montgomery County’s very own Pedro Night and Walter Alvarado, draws inspiration from the vibrant communities of the DMV area, particularly Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg.
The 2025 Taste of Wheaton will take place on Sunday, June 1 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza (2424 Reedie Drive) in Wheaton. (more…)