Friday, September 7, 2012
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Silver Spring Jazz Festival Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD. When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 3:30 to 9 p.m. Description: Montgomery County's celebration of America's great art form, featuring prominent local talent and internationally renowned headliners. A wide variety of food will be available for purchase. Performances will be outside, so bring a blanket or chair. Price: Free. Annual Fish Fry Where: The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 13925 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. When: Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Description: Dinner includes fish or chicken, choice of two sides and a drink. Sandwich includes fries and a drink. BSA Troop 144 will be washing cars to earn …
Saturday, August 25, 2012
From flight simulator rides to historical exhibits, there are plenty of activities for the entire family.
Summer is winding down and the weekend skies threaten rain. If you're at a loss for what to do this weekend, fear not: in the DC area we're fortunate to live near the Smithsonian Museums, where there are plenty of entertaining possibilities for you and the whole family. Check out our sampling of weekend activities:
Friday, August 10, 2012
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Montgomery County Fair Where: 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. When: Aug. 10 through 18. Fridays: 3 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to midnight. Why go: Check out the largest agricultural county fair in Maryland; features farm animals, rides, food and entertainment. Price: $10. Children 11 and under are free. Kids Day: Costumes, Games and Family Fun Where: Briggs Chaney-Greencastle Farmers and Artisans’ Market in northeast Silver Spring, located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd. When: Saturday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. Why go: Tons of fun for the whole family! The festival will feature a costume parade, so wear a costume to be entered to win. Games, puzzles, activities, artists, face painting, a hula hoop contest and a watermelon-…
Friday, August 3, 2012
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out these events—many are for families, and many have no admission fee.
Where/When: The Universities at Shady Grove (9636 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville). Aug. 2 through 6, nightly. Restaurant opens: 6:30 p.m. Movie begins: 8:30 p.m. Why go: See free movies shown outdoors over five nights on a 65-foot screen benefiting NIH Children's Charities. Price: Free. Where/When: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Glen Echo Park Popcorn Gallery (7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo). Friday, Aug. 3, though Sunday, Aug. 5, from noon to 6 p.m. Why go: The Glen Echo Park Partnership and SilverWorks present Captured in Time: The History We Wear. Jewelry becomes historical narrative with this collection of new works where artist-in-residence, silversmith, and jewelry designer Blair Anderson incorporates various relics …
Friday, December 2, 2011
Family-friendly, FREE festive events in December—did we list any of your favorites?
Zoo Lights Where/When: National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Ave., Washington, DC). Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-23 and 26-30 and Jan. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. (The zoo is still open during the day, but the lights won't necessarily be on.) Why Go: See the zoo in a whole new light, with fun, colorful light displays throughout the zoo, holiday music, ice skating (for an extra fee) hot chocolate, peppermint schnapps and other seasonal drinks and snacks (for purchase), and more. Price: Free to see the lights. Mormon Temple Festival of Lights Where/When: Washington, DC, Temple Visitors' Center (9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, MD). Light display and two musical performances (at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m.) nightly, through Jan. 1. Why Go: See a beautiful display of over…
Thursday, September 8, 2011
A wonderful weekend to be out and about
Downtown Wheaton 2011 TGIF Summer Series Presents The Lion King When/Where: September 9th 7 pm Triangle Ln & Reedie Dr, Wheaton, MD 20902 (Wheaton Triangle) Why Go? It’s the last night of the TGIF Summer Series. Sure summer’s over, but we have the transformation of fall to look forward to. There’s nothing to worry about. In other words, “hakuna matata.” Pricing: Free Varsity Football Game: Einstein at Wheaton When/Where: Friday, September 9th 6:30 pm Wheaton High School 12601 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Why Go? Come out to support the team as they host first home game. Pricing: Adult $5, Student $3, Child $1 Ladies Hike Out: Magruder Beach When/Where: Saturday, September 10th 10 am – 11:30 am Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan…
Thursday, September 1, 2011
A weekend's worth of stuff to see and do.
Downtown Wheaton 2011 TGIF Summer Series Presents Finding Nemo When/Where: Friday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m.; Triangle Lane & Reedie Drive (Wheaton Triangle), Wheaton, Md. 20902. Why Go? Based on the huge worldwide success of this wayward clownfish, it’s safe to say that most people have already found Nemo. Still, he’s worth finding again. And this time he’s under the stars, screened courtesy of Downtown Wheaton. Pricing: FREE High School Football Season Opener: Wheaton Knights at Northwestern When/Where: Friday, Sept. 2, 4 p.m.; Northwestern High School, 7000 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, Md. 20782. Why Go? Support the Knights as they square off against the Northwestern Jaguars. With summer vanishing, it's a good thing we have football to help us find …
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Music, art, comedy--and even a trip back in time!
Downtown Wheaton 2011 TGIF Summer Series Presents Soul/Funk Music by Deborah Bond When/Where: Friday, August 26, 7 p.m., Triangle Ln. & Reedie Dr., Wheaton (Wheaton Triangle) Why Go? Let Deborah Bond and her band take you on an eclectic, sonic trip under the stars. Mixing Progressive/Soul/R&B/Funk/Alternative, they’ll grab you from every audible angle. Pricing: FREE Free Westfield Family Event: Focus on Boosting Kids' Confidence and Self-Esteem When/Where: Friday, August 26, 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Westfield Shopping Town Wheaton, 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Why Go? Kids will be inspired by the featured story time books, It's Me! and I'm Gonna Like Me. Then, they’ll express their creative sides by making hand mirrors and self-portraits to take …
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Find the fun and great fundraisers this weekend
Downtown Wheaton 2011 TGIF Summer Series Presents Toy Story 3 When/Where: August 19th, Triangle Ln. & Reedie Dr, Wheaton, MD 20902 (Wheaton Triangle) Why Go? Watch Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the Toy Story gang go on another adventure in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise. We know these movies have made billions of bucks at the box office; but this time, you and your family can relax on a blanket and enjoy a free viewing--assuming the kids don’t demand action-figures. Pricing: FREE Kids' Nature Trail When/Where: Friday, August 19th 10:30 am – 11:30 am Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902. Why Go? The youngsters will learn the importance of blazing their own trail by carving out a …
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Music, dancing, fairs, art, and volunteer work - you could do a lot in one weekend.
Downtown Wheaton 2011 TGIF Summer Series Presents Soul Fusion Music When/Where: August 12th 7:00 pm Triangle Ln & Reedie Dr. Wheaton, MD 20902 (Wheaton Triangle) Why Go? Strathmore Artist in Residence and 2010 DMV Awards Best Alternative Artist Chelsey Green will be equipped with her violin and her band The Green Project to blend and bend genres. Described as “Classical: Shaken and Stirred,” Chelsey and her bandmates mix Soul, R&B, Jazz, and Rock- all driven by Chelsey’s voracious violin playing. This DC original shouldn’t be missed. Pricing: FREE Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Opening Day When/Where: August 12th 3:00 pm – 12:00 am (fair is from the 12th to the 20th) 16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Montgomery County …
Ruth Hanessian
5:15 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
Bluegrass on the Farm is Saturday, Sept 8 from 12 to 6. Continuous music by 3 bands at the wonderful setting of the Montgomery County Agricultural History park. more ›