It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are starting to change. The air is getting crisp. And pumpkin-spiced treats are popping up everywhere. That’s right – fall is here.

Fall is one of the best times of the year to enjoy the outdoors in Montgomery County, Maryland. Though some large events have been cancelled this year, there are still plenty of events that showcase food, music and culture, many of which are free! Explore some of the season’s top festivals and plan your outdoor getaway today.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest at Comus Inn
The Comus Inn | Dickerson, MD
September 22^nd – 26^th

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner
The Comus Inn | Dickerson, MD
Thursday, September 23^rd

Oktoberfest at Silver Branch
Silver Branch Brewing Company | Silver Spring, MD
September 30^th – October 11^th

True Respite Oktoberfest
True Respite Brewing Co | Rockville, MD
Friday, September 24^th

Pike District Pop-Up Beer Garden
Bethesda North Marriott Lawn | North Bethesda
October 1^st – 2^nd

Festivals

AFI Latin American Film Festival
AFI Theatre | Silver Spring, MD
September 23^rd – October 13^th

Fall Market at The Family Room
The Family Room | Laytonsville, MD
Saturday, September 25^th

Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival
Butler’s Orchard | Germantown, MD
September 25^th – October 30^th

Takoma Park Street Festival
Carroll Avenue | Takoma Park, MD
Sunday, October 3^rd

Countryside Artisans Fall Self-Guided Tour
Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve
October 15-17

Harvest Market at The Family Room
The Family Room | Laytonsville, MD
Saturday, October 23^rd

Holiday Crafts and Dessert Fair + Kid’s Costume Parade
Veteran’s Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Sunday, October 31^st

Fall Fun at Rock Hill Orchard
Rock Hill Orchard | Mt Airy, MD
September 25^th – October 31^st

For more outdoor inspiration, check out: Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the C&O Canal and Best Places to See Fall Foliage.