This weekend in Montgomery County, MD

Explore handmade creations from local artisans, with selections that include jewelry, home decor, and more. Start your holiday shopping early or treat yourself to a special find as you browse a broad mix of vendors. This in-person craft fair offers shoppers the chance to support creators from the area and discover one-of-a-kind items.

Rooted in the Kentlands neighborhood, this long-running farmers market sets up around the Main Street Pavilion and is open year round. Stalls feature locally grown fruits and vegetables, microgreens, mushrooms, and an assortment of plants and flowers. There are savory ready-to-serve dinners, fresh breads, and artisan sweets. Beverage options include spirits, freshly ground coffee, and juices prepared on site. Find goodies for pets and browse handmade creations from local artists and crafters. On select Saturdays, live music from area musicians and songwriters adds a lively soundtrack to the experience.

Catch a live performance by Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer at The Music Center at Strathmore. The show features their distinctive children’s music, along with elements of folk and bluegrass. Doors open at 9:00 AM and the performance is listed at that time.

Join the BE Well Community for a pop-up fitness class in partnership with Equinox. The session is held on The Lane at Bethesda Row and lasts from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Mat will be provided for ticketed attendees, and there will be complimentary juice samples from Puree Juice Bar. The first 20 people to check in get a free small gelato or coffee from Dolcezza. Tickets are $5 with space limited, and you’ll want to bring water and a towel.

Come by The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg for their Preschool Open House and Happiness Showcase. You’ll be able to explore the preschool experience, check out classroom setups, and meet the teachers and leadership team. There will also be guided tours, interactive classroom showcases, and time to learn about enrollment and the early learning programs for young children, from infancy through Pre-K.

A welcoming puppy preschool focused on playful learning and growth. Enroll your pup to set them up for success.

Makerspace members are invited to volunteer at a Community Fix-It Day, working alongside Montgomery County DEP and Public Libraries to help repair everyday household items. Volunteers will serve as troubleshooters, fixers, and tinkerers, giving neighbors a way to extend the life of their favorite belongings, no professional skills required. The event is free and includes free parking, with an in-person setup at the library.

Join Plants Alive! for a hands-on tissue culture workshop where you’ll learn how to grow plants like a pro. You’ll go through what tissue cultures are, what care looks like at each stage, and when it’s time to up-pot your specimens. No prior experience is needed, and every participant leaves with their own tissue culture sample and a starter dome so you can start right away at home.

Bring your gardening questions, plant materials, or mystery insects to get help from the Montgomery County Master Gardeners during this in-person Plant Clinic. These trained volunteers can assist with topics like soil testing, plant and weed identification, integrated pest management, pruning guidance, plant disease and insect pest questions, and choosing better mulch, among other gardening know-how.

This beginner friendly workshop at Flying Buddha Studio introduces the aerial hammock as a supportive prop and builds a solid foundation for safe, confident practice. Participants learn key terminology, wrist wraps, proper hammock placement, introductory inversions, and essential safety guidelines. The session also explains how the studio’s different aerial yoga class formats compare so attendees can choose the best next step. Completion of this workshop is required before enrolling in other aerial yoga classes at the studio. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants, so early registration is encouraged. Pricing is $55 without a hammock rental or $65 with a rental. A new student special bundles the foundations workshop with two additional aerial classes for $95, and this bundle does not include hammock rental. A rental is required when using studio hammocks to support sanitizing after each use. Participants may purchase their own hammock, with payment plans available. If bringing personal equipment not purchased at the studio, an instructor will evaluate it for safety, and only climbing rated gear is permitted. Alternate scheduling and private one on one or private group sessions can be arranged if the standard times do not work.

Join Master Gardener Irene Eckstrand for a talk on climate change and gardening. Learn how gardeners can be part of the solution, including the science behind climate change and practical tips for making your own garden more climate-friendly.

A clowning workshop from ArtStream at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre invites participants to explore humor, movement, and the joy of physical comedy as part of Movement Theatre Lab. Beginners are welcome.

Bring your creativity to this Saturday craft class for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Kids will try out different craft materials, and parents or caregivers must stay with children under age 8. The program is presented by ScribbleArtz, a local student-led nonprofit.

Join author Traci Young for an in-person book launch and discussion featuring her memoir, The Turning Wheel: A Memoir of Breakdowns and Breakthroughs. Expect honest conversation about survival, mental health, healing, and breaking cycles, with live author discussion, book readings, and speakers who focus on survivor experiences and emotional wellness. There will also be audience reflection and Q&A, plus ticket raffle drawings and prize giveaways.

The Mamacita Festival returns for its second edition, celebrating Queer Latina voices through Latin music, culture, food, art, and community. Expect live performances, a lineup of Latin DJs, and a full day of festival fun with indoor and outdoor spaces, vendors, interactive experiences, and photo opportunities. The event runs from early afternoon through late night, with family-friendly programming in the earlier hours and a 21+ celebration after 9:00 PM.

Celebrate the third annual Big Bloom Festival at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center with live music, food trucks, moon bounce activities, and local county resources. It’s a fun community event for families and neighbors looking to enjoy a lively evening outdoors.

Catch Slippery When Wet, the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute, live at Tarara Winery. This all-ages, in-person concert includes doors opening at 5:00 PM, with the band beginning after the earlier start times listed on the event schedule. Parking is available, and there is no refunds policy.

Join the History Book Club for a monthly discussion focused on world history. Each meeting centers on a book that explores a country’s politics, society, and culture over the last 250 years or more. It’s a great chance to learn, talk, and share perspectives with other readers.

Experience Bulletboys live at Tally Ho Theater. The show is scheduled for Saturday evening.

The Rustic Mechanicals bring William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to BlackRock Center for the Arts as part of the 2026 Howl at the Moon Tour. For this troupe from West Virginia, the engagement marks a full circle moment. Taking their name from the merry band of amateurs within the play, they are closely tied to this story. The staging leans into the chaos, magic, and comedy that sparked the company’s founding, blending polished craft with the lively spirit of one of the playwright’s most popular comedies.

Settle in for a free Summer Movie Series screening of Black Panther at the Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring. Bring blankets and chairs, pick up dinner, drinks, or takeout from DTSS restaurants, and enjoy a community movie night under the stars. Early arrivals may find complimentary mini popcorn bags from Regal Cinemas while supplies last, along with giveaways, movie information, and details on upcoming summer releases at the Regal tent on the plaza. Dog Haus Biergarten Silver Spring is offering 10% off your total tab when you show your Eventbrite registration. Keep the movie fun going by checking out upcoming releases and Regal’s Summer Movie Series at Regal Downtown Silver Spring.

Catch a 21+ performance of Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates at The Sage in Washington, DC. Doors open at 9:00 PM, and the show starts at 9:00 PM.

Spend a relaxing morning at The Urban Winery with Vino Vinyasa, a flow-based yoga class that pairs breath awareness and movement with fun wine facts and a wine tasting afterward. An instructor from Fuel Fitness LLC will guide the session, and the class is open to all experience levels. After yoga, you will enjoy a tasting of selected wines along with a grazing board. Bottles of wine will also be available after the class at special pricing for attendees.

Swing by for a dog and cat adoption event at PetSmart in Rockville. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue will have adoptable dogs and cats available during the event window, with the specific list posted shortly beforehand and subject to last-minute changes. If you find someone you love, you’ll need to complete Lucky Dog’s application process before you can adopt.

Enjoy a fun, interactive Murder Mystery Brunch where you’ll solve clues as you take in a gourmet brunch. The experience has a 1990s theme, complete with mystery and surprises throughout the event. Dress to impress in your best ’90s style.

Bring your kids to a fun bluegrass jam designed for ages 6 to 12. Kids will learn how to play music together and practice the tunes they’re working on alongside other students. The session is a supportive, hands-on way for kids to collaborate, communicate, create, and develop good listening skills while jamming with others.

Hosted at Kentlands Mansion, this intimate, ticketed gathering offers a refined high tea that mixes classic tea customs with contemporary touches, curated by WL Events. Guests can enjoy bubbly, a specialty cocktail, and light bites, along with live DJ music and a photo booth for memorable snapshots. Capacity is limited. Early bird tickets are $75 and regular admission is $85.

Enjoy high tea at Kentland Mansion with a bougie twist, featuring bubbly and signature cocktails, plus music and a photo booth. The event is for adults (21+) and runs for about two hours. Doors open at 1:30 PM.

Drop into the Gaithersburg Library Writing Group to write, practice, and share in a friendly, supportive setting. It is open to anyone interested in creative writing, and you can bring what you want to work on, including pieces you’d like to discuss, writing prompts, or exercises.

Loe Shimmy is coming to The Fillmore Silver Spring for a live performance. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.