🌟 Editor's Note
If you still need to pick your pumpkins, make your way to Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival, running through October 30. Enjoy classic fall fun with face painting, pony rides, a corn maze, and even a pumpkin cannon. It’s a perfect weekend outing for families looking to soak up the season.
🗓️ Top Things to Do This Weekend (October 10th - October 12th)
Friday, 8 p.m. | The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda
Grammy-winning mandolinist, singer, and composer Chris Thile takes the stage at Strathmore for an evening of genre-bending music that bridges folk, bluegrass, and classical. Known for his dazzling technique and innovative interpretations of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, Thile’s performance promises both virtuosity and warmth. Tickets range from $28–$88.Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | White Oaks Recreation Center, Silver Spring
Kick off your Saturday with a fun-filled free fall festival hosted by the Montgomery County Police and Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy. Enjoy face painting, games, a bounce house, and live DJ music while grabbing free food and drinks. Families can join a friendly soccer match and take advantage of free health screenings, flu shots, and kids’ dental consultations.Saturday, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park
Step back in time at Rockville’s signature car show featuring more than 500 vintage vehicles — from elegant Packards and Porsches to timeless Fords and Ferraris. This free outdoor event also includes a flea market, live music, and food vendors. It’s a perfect day out for car lovers and families alike.Saturday/Sunday, Noon–5 p.m. | Throughout Chevy Chase, MD & NW Washington, D.C.
Explore creativity close to home with the Chevy Chase Art Walk, where 86 local artists open their homes and studios to visitors. Stroll, cycle, or drive through the neighborhood to discover paintings, sculptures, and photography. Pick up a “passport” from participating local businesses for a chance to win prizes as you collect art stamps along your route.Sunday, Noon–9 p.m. | Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo
Celebrate global traditions at the Washington Folk Festival, a beloved annual event featuring hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers. From lively flamenco by Furia Flamenca to bluegrass and Americana by The Poor Ellen Smith Band, five stages come alive with sound and rhythm. Admission is free, with food trucks on site and an RSVP encouraged but not required.
Till next time,