
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 22nd – 26th
Oktoberfest Beer Dinner
The Comus Inn | Dickerson, MD
Thursday, September 23rd
Oktoberfest at Silver Branch
Silver Branch Brewing Company | Silver Spring, MD
September 30th – October 11th

True Respite Oktoberfest
True Respite Brewing Co | Rockville, MD
Friday, September 24th
Pike District Pop-Up Beer Garden
Bethesda North Marriott Lawn | North Bethesda
October 1st – 2nd
Festivals
AFI Latin American Film Festival
AFI Theatre | Silver Spring, MD
September 23rd – October 13th
Fall Market at The Family Room
The Family Room | Laytonsville, MD
Saturday, September 25th
Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival
Butler’s Orchard | Germantown, MD
September 25th – October 30th
Takoma Park Street Festival
Carroll Avenue | Takoma Park, MD
Sunday, October 3rd

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 23rd
Holiday Crafts and Dessert Fair + Kid’s Costume Parade
Veteran’s Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Sunday, October 31st
Fall Fun at Rock Hill Orchard
Rock Hill Orchard | Mt Airy, MD
September 25th – October 31st