The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Bethesda, MD, will hold its annual Greek Festival on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, 2025, starting at 12 pm. The festival will be held on the church grounds at 7701 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, and is free and open to the public. (more…)
This Saturday, April 26th, Downtown Silver Spring comes alive with creativity and community spirit at the Spring Makers Market. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM along Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Ave and Fenton Street.
The City of Rockville has announced the lineup for its Hometown Holidays festival, taking place at Rockville Town Center in May, featuring two days of local entertainment, food, shopping, and community activities, followed by the city’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. (more…)
Montgomery College is calling on heroes to answer an extraordinary volunteer opportunity. On April 26 at the MC Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, the college will host a Mass Casualty Training Exercise designed to simulate emergency scenarios and prepare future health professionals for real-world crises.
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. Below we’ve included associated road closures And detours for Sunday morning.
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.