Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council are recognizing the contributions of Civil Right legend Rosa Parks by proclaiming the month of December as “Rosa Parks Public Transportation Month” in the County. (more…)
Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Financial Crimes Section are investigating an identification fraud and attempted theft that occurred on Friday, November 24, 2023, at […]
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival is coming to Montgomery County on November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland. Get ready to sip, sample, shop, and enjoy a full weekend of family-friendly fun!
Get ready to explore a festival floor filled with top chocolate makers, coffee roasters, bakeries, specialty food vendors, artisan brands and small businesses from across the region and beyond. Sample new flavors, meet the people behind the products and shop directly from the talented makers and businesses who created them.
One of the highlights of this year’s festival is a large-scale chocolate sculpture of George Washington on horseback, created by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
The sculpture will be part of a special exhibit exploring chocolate’s place in early American history. Guests can see the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and shop the exclusive Collector’s Heritage Box inspired by the historic drink. It’s a unique opportunity to experience chocolate through art, history, and taste all in one place.
Visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for educational sessions and demonstrations throughout the weekend, all included with your festival admission. Explore topics ranging from ancestral cacao in the Ecuadorian Amazon and the realities of starting a coffee business to craft chocolate and festival trivia. Learn directly from experts and makers as they share their knowledge, demonstrate their craft and offer a closer look at how their products are made.
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival offers an experience the whole family can enjoy. Kids under 12 receive free admission with a ticketed adult and can get creative at our complimentary kids’ craft tables. Festival mascots Chunk & Bean will also be on-site for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities throughout the weekend. Families can even shop for Chunk & Bean plushies, children’s books and other kid-friendly items.
Whether you’re a serious chocolate lover, a coffee enthusiast, a foodie or simply looking for a fun fall outing, there’s something for everyone to see, taste, shop and enjoy.
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition takes place November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland.
MoCo Show readers can use code MOCO10 at checkout to save 10% on online festival tickets. Grab your tickets and get ready to sip, sample and shop at one of the sweetest weekends of the fall!
Tickets and festival information are available at www.dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
Le Macaron at 7 Grand Corner Ave (next to BurgerFi) in Gaithersburg’s Rio has announced a tentative opening date of Monday, December 18.
Light Up the Lakefront takes place on Saturday, December 9th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
We ❤️ Teachers 5K celebrates educators through movement. On race day, runners and walkers across the country will participate in host city races, school celebrations, and virtual events — all in support of teachers and educator wellness. We'll be in beautiful Wheaton Regional Park, Join Us!
Walk it. Run it. Move for the teacher who moved you.
Montgomery Parks will hold its third annual Urban Wood sale the weekend of December 9-10, 2023. The sale offers woodworkers and craftspeople the chance to purchase wood salvaged from Montgomery Parks trees.
Rockville Town Square’s Tree Lighting event takes place on Friday, December 1st from 6pm-8:30pm. The event will feature food, drinks, selfies with Santa, live music, walking entertainment, local vendors, giveaways, […]
Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit – Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a 2017 Hyundai Sonata.
Rainbow trout stocking at Pine Lake in Wheaton Regional Park is at risk of being discontinued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, according to a social media post by Montgomery Parks.
Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Gabriela Marisol Diaz Argueta, a missing 16-year-old from Wheaton. (more…)
The Montgomery County Planning Board and Montgomery County Planning Department have announced their December 2023 calendar of events and meetings.
