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3Free things to do
92New spots
91New stories

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This week in Germantown

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 12 events, day by day →

Discover The Potomac Beginner Kayak Tour

Saturday 8:45am · Pennyfield Lock Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, United States

Rickshaw Lizard

Saturday 6pm · Spectrum Town Center

Skywatching: International Observe the Moon Night

Saturday 6:30pm · Observatory Park

New in Germantown

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Pirate Magic

Arts & Culture

Birthday hero, unlocked: Pirate Magic, entertaining since 1992, brings Captain Silly Bones to Germantown with a high-energy kids’ show packed with all-kid participation, temporary tattoos, goodie bags, a structured treasure hunt, and a mini DJ dance party.

piratemagic.net

Royal Bagel Bakery & Deli

Restaurants

NYC chew in Germantown: Royal Bagel Bakery & Deli turns out classic boiled-and-baked bagels with that proper bite, overstuffed Boar’s Head deli sandwiches, and legit pastries from black-and-whites to almond horns.

royalbagel.com

Victor Litz Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Make some noise, MoCo: From first chord jitters to stage-ready polish, Victor Litz Music Center hooks you up with new and used guitars, drums, keys, band and orchestra gear, pro sound, plus lessons, rentals, repairs, even rehearsal space.

victorlitz.com

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Most read in Germantown

The five stories Germantown readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Area's Largest Flea Market Returns This Saturday - The MoCo Show

    The Germantown Flea Market, the largest flea market in Montgomery County, will take place on Saturday, September 5 at the MARC rail commuter lot at Germanttown Road and Bowman Mill Drive.

    Full story at mocoshow.com

  2. Maryland’s First Guapo’s GO is Now Open - The MoCo Show

    Guapo's GO, the first Maryland location of the Guapo's Restaurant group, has opened its soft opening at 12211 Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg.

    Full story at mocoshow.com

  3. In The Street 2026

    930 WFMD is returning to the Celebrate Frederick’s In The Streets Festival on Saturday, Sept.

    Full story at wfmd.com

  4. Only 13 U.S. restaurants made this World's Best list. One is in Maryland

    Burnt Hill Farm, a Maryland vineyard, has been named one of the Best Winery Restaurants in the World by Wine Enthusiast, a list of just 13 U.S.

    Full story at creators.yahoo.com

  5. Former Maryland Cidery Transformed Into New Fall Farm Experience - The MoCo Show

    Daphne Hill, a new fall destination on 30 acres in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, opened its doors for the season on August 29.

    Full story at mocoshow.com

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