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. The calendar is filled with day and weekend-long events that showcase food, music, history and culture, many of which are free! Explore some of the season’s top festivals and plan your outdoor getaway today.
Oktoberfest
Germantown Oktoberfest Parade and Festivities
Century Blvd |Germantown, MD
Saturday, October 5 | 10 am – 2 pm
Rocktobierfest
Rockville Town Square | Rockville, MD
Saturday, October 5 | 11 am – 5 pm
PIKEtoberfest
Pike & Rose | North Bethesda, MD
Sunday, October 6 | 12 pm – 4 pm
Toast to Taste
Germantown Town Center Urban Park | Germantown, MD
Saturday, October 12 | 1 pm – 5 pm
Brookeville Oktoberfest
Silo Falls | Brookeville, MD
Saturday, October 12 | 11 am – 9 pm
Oktoberfest
Kentlands | Gaithersburg, MD
Sunday, October 13 | 12 pm – 5 pm
Festivals
Taste of Bethesda
Woodmont Triangle | Bethesda, MD
Saturday, October 5 | 11 am – 4 pm
Harvest Festival
Agricultural History Farm Park | Deerwood, MD
Saturday, October 5 | 11 am – 4 pm
Heritage Harvest
Participating Locations
Saturday & Sunday, October 5-6 | 10 am – 5 pm
Takoma Park Street Festival
Carroll Avenue | Takoma Park, MD
Sunday, October 6 | 10 am – 5 pm
Bethesda Row Arts Festival
Bethesda Row | Bethesda, MD
Saturday & Sunday, Oct 12-13 | 11 am – 6 pm
Family Fun
The Pumpkin Festival
Butler’s Orchard | Germantown, MD
Every weekend in October
Pumpkin Trolleyfest
National Capital Trolley Museum | Colesville, MD
October 19-20, 27-27 | 12:30 pm – 3:50 pm
For more outdoor inspiration, check out: The Best Places to Stay Outdoors Even if you Hate Camping and 7 Great Hikes to See Fall Foliage.
