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The Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivities

From Oktoberfest and artisan markets to arts and cultural events, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide of over 30 local events that showcase food, music and culture every weekend this fall. Mark your calendars and start planning a weekend you won't forget.

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Adventure Planner App

Download the Adventure Planner App to discover attractions, parks, museums and historic sites. Find your next favorite restaurant, winery, brewery or coffee roaster. View upcoming festivals and events. Create your own custom itinerary by adding sites to your account and plan the easiest route.

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Explore the Tastemakers Trail

Sip, Savor, Explore! This self-guided craft beverage trail features over twenty local Tastemakers throughout Montgomery County with a mix of beer, wine, cider, and spirits.

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Your Weekend, Elevated!

Are you ready for the best weekend ever? We are ready for you. Explore outdoors, family fun, history, arts and culture. Sip, savor and cheers. Your Weekend, Elevated.

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Arts & Culture

Browse galleries filled with local and internationally renowned artists. Enjoy music and theater performances at both indoor and outdoor spaces. If there’s one thing for sure, the arts are alive and thriving in Montgomery County!

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MoCo Promos

Find discounts and deals for hotels, restaurants and attractions around Montgomery County, Maryland.

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to Discover.

Montgomery County, Maryland puts endless art, entertainment, attractions, and some of the country’s most beloved historical sites right at your fingertips. There's something for everyone - with classic Maryland flavor.

With new and exciting culinary crossroads, rich history and outdoor adventures, Montgomery County is an iconic and unparalleled gateway to Washington, DC and just a short Metro ride away.

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Visiting DC

The District, Chocolate City, the Nation’s Capital – whatever you like to call it, Washington, DC is one of America’s top destinations.

Arts + Culture

Browse galleries filled with local and internationally renowned artists. Enjoy music and theater performances in both intimate and amphitheater-sized settings.

Eat + Drink

With over 1,000 restaurants across the Montgomery County, there’s an outstanding dining option for every day of the week.

History + Heritage

As one of Maryland’s oldest communities, Montgomery County is an ideal weekend destination for history buffs looking to see the past come to life.

Shopping

From handmade jewelry to designer shoes, antique statement pieces to stylish handbags, Montgomery County is a shopper’s paradise.

Family Fun

Whether you’re just looking for a weekend getaway or planning that big annual vacation, load the kids in the van and get inspired with these fun family activities.

Outdoors

Home to many parks and trails, Montgomery County is a perfect place to spend the day outdoors.

Local Life

Locals are fortunate enough to have a perfect mix of urban, city life and rustic, country fun. Montgomery County is the perfect place to experience all this and more!

Weekend Getaways

Looking for a weekend getaway? Montgomery County is the place where you can really “choose your adventure!”

Tours

Montgomery County is the perfect destination for your group travel needs. Conveniently located to the Nation’s Capital; it comes as no surprise that the county welcomes thousands of groups each year including student groups, sports teams, faith-based and more.

Road Trips

Get everyone in the car, pack some snacks, and load up your favorite playlist. Prepare to see all that Montgomery County has to offer – from rolling hills and open fields, to downtown blocks and upscale shopping centers.

Upcoming Events

AFI Latin American Film Festival

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

Now in its 33rd year, the AFI Latin American Film Festival is one of North America's largest and longest-running showcases of Latin American cinema. With the inclusion of films from…

Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

It’s back again for another year! The 42nd Annual Pumpkin Festival starts September 24th and runs through October 30th. We’ve made a few updates to improve your Festival experience, and…

Latin American Film Festival

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

Now in its 33rd year, the AFI Latin American Film Festival is one of North America's largest and longest-running showcases of Latin American cinema. With the inclusion of films from…

Nine Night

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

Family matriarch Gloria has died, and her family gathers for the traditional Jamaican Nine Night, a multi-day celebration (and endurance test) full of food, revelry, and a nonstop parade of…

Tastemakers Trail: Self-Guided Craft Beverage Tour

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

Montgomery County Tastemakers are brewing, fermenting, distilling and roasting some of the best local libations in the state of Maryland! Spend the day exploring the local craft beverage scene along…

TFR Everything Pumpkin Weekend

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

It's Pumpkin Time at The Family Room! Stop by this weekend for a sampling of all things pumpkin at The Family Room. Enjoy our new Pumpkin Spice Mocha or Spicy…

Walk This Way Art Experience

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

Slow down and connect with the natural elements surrounding the Kingsley Trail through play, observation, and appreciation with this newly-installed art experience on the one-mile trail. The signs along…

Witch Wartsmith’s Halloween Spooktacular

12:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

Witch Wartsmith (the sister of Witch Wartsmith from our Legacy and touring show Rapunzel,) hosts the annual Halloween Spooktacular and you get to vote on the winner! Part contemporary competition…

2022 Run Baby Run: 5K Run/Walk for Healthier Moms and Babies

07:30 AM

Oct 1, 2022

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, bring the whole family out as we walk, jog, stroll and roll in support of giving every baby and growing family the best possible start…

Germantown Community Flea Market

08:00 AM

Oct 1, 2022

Join the Germantown Historical Society for a Community Flea Market in the MARC Station parking lot on the first Saturday of every month from March through November.