Poolesville Day | Poolesville, MD
Fall is one of the best times of the year to experience the outdoors in Montgomery County, Maryland. From walking in an arts parade in Wheaton, Poolesville Day along Fisher Avenue, a self-guided studio tour through the Agricultural Reserve and community festivals in places like Silver Spring, Takoma Park, and Gaithersburg. Use this guide to find dates, locations, and details for fall festivals and community events happening throughout Montgomery County.
Discover the best of Fall’s Montgomery County’s community-centered festivals:
Button Farm Living History Center | Germantown, MD
Saturday, September 12 | 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Learn about Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy through a hands-on experience at Button Farm Living History Center.
Silver Spring Arts & Crafts End Of Summer Celebration
Veterans Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Sunday, September 13 | 2-7 p.m.
Browse handmade goods from local artisans and crafters, with food vendors, live performances and DJ entertainment at Veterans Plaza. Free admission.
Fisher Ave | Poolesville, MD
Saturday, September 19 |10 a.m-4 p.m.
Walk in the town parade, browse arts and crafts vendors, listen to live music, sample local food and drinks, and explore Agricultural Reserve demonstrations and an electric vehicle car show.
Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
Marian Fryer Town Plaza | Wheaton, MD
Sunday, September 27 |10 a.m-5 p.m.
Watch the arts parade through downtown Wheaton, then browse more than 50 artist booths, catch live performances on three stages and explore art-making activities and food vendors at Marian Fryer Town Plaza.
Countryside Artisans Fall Self-Guided Tour
Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve
October 2-October 4
Follow a self-guided tour through the Agricultural Reserve to visit local artists’ studios and galleries and shop for original, handcrafted work.
Caroll Avenue | Takoma Park, MD
Sunday, October 4 | 10 a.m-5p.m.
Browse more than 150 vendor booths along Carroll Avenue, with live music, food trucks and Takoma Park shops, restaurants and cafes open throughout the festival.
Takoma Park, MD | Photo Credit: Sam Kittner
Kentland’s Art Show & Fall Craft Fair
Kentlands | Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, October 17 | 10 a.m-5 p.m.
Find handmade goods and unique pieces of art from local artists and makers at this outdoor market in Kentlands.
Marian Fryer Town Plaza | Wheaton, MD
Saturday, October 24 |12-4 p.n.
Dress up for a Halloween celebration with pumpkin painting, costume contests, Halloween crafts, face painting and photo opportunities.
Veterans Plaza | Silver Spring, MD
Sunday, October 25 | 12-5 p.m.
Take part in the kids costume parade and contest or the pet costume parade and contest, then browse arts and crafts vendors and pick up Halloween sweets and treats. Free admission and pet friendly.
Aix La Chapelle Farm | Poolesville, MD
October 30-November 1
Shop 60+ vintage, garden and artisan vendors throughout Aix La Chapelle Farm, with food trucks, local wine and craft beer available.
Mid Atlantic Antiques Festival
Aix La Chapelle Farm | Poolesville, MD
November 6- November 8
Shop more than 60 antique and horticultural dealers offering furniture, fine art, Americana, folk art, plants and garden décor at Aix La Chapelle Farm. Food trucks, wine and craft beer are also available.
Looking for even more ways to enjoy fall? Explore our guides to our Ultimate Fall Festival Guide in Montgomery County and Oktoberfest Celebrations. For even more festivals, events, and things to do throughout Montgomery County, visit our Calendar of Events.
