Enjoy a weekend of entertainment, learning, and community fun in Montgomery County from April 11–13.
Friday, April 11
The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens
Wheaton
Wander among hundreds of live butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa, and Asia as they flutter through Brookside Gardens’ South Conservatory House. Learn about butterfly biology, their role in healthy ecosystems, and how to support them in your own garden. The seasonal exhibit runs through Sept. 21.
Tickets: Ages 13+: $14; Ages 3–12: $9; Under 3: Free. Online purchase required.
Hours:
April 10 – June 30: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily
July 1 – August 31: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekend
September 1 – 21: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily
Where: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Silver Spring.
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International Night
Rockville
Celebrate Rockville’s diversity with an evening of cultural exhibits, live performances, and traditional attire from around the world. Meet residents representing different countries and learn about their customs and heritage. Free admission.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville.
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Teens Night Out: Video Game Tournament
Silver Spring
Teens ages 14–21 can hang out, play sports, enjoy music and food, and compete in a tournament featuring EA FC 25 and NBA 2K25. Bring friends for a night of fun and friendly competition.
When: 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Long Branch Community Recreation Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring.
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Saturday, April 12
Bunnyland
Germantown
Hop into spring at Bunnyland with an egg hunt, goodie baskets, giant slides, hayrides, farm animals, jump pads, and more.
Tickets: $15 online, $18 at the gate.
When: April 12-13, 17-19, 21, 26-27, closed Easter Sunday.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Butler’s Orchard, 22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown.
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Skate Park Opening Day Pizza Party
Gaithersburg
Celebrate the start of skate season with $5 entry, two slices of pizza, and a soda.
Tickets: $5.
When: Noon–2 p.m.
Where: Gaithersburg Skate Park, 510 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg.
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Earth Day Movie: DisneyNature’s “Wings of Life”
Wheaton
Celebrate Earth Day with a screening of Wings of Life, a documentary highlighting nature’s beauty and the delicate ecosystems that sustain it.
When: 3—4:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.
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Sunday, April 13
Aquatic Egg Hunt
Olney
Search for eggs in the pool and enjoy crafts on land! Ages 4–12. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Find the Golden Egg and win a free youth swim pass!
$5 per participant
Sessions:
11:45 a.m.—1:15 p.m. (for individuals with disabilities and families, ages 4-17
1—2:30 p.m. (general public)
Where: Olney Swim Center, 16605 Georgia Ave., Olney.
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Sleepova – U.S. Premiere
Olney
Four Black British teenage girls navigate friendship, identity, and growing up during a series of sleepovers. This critically acclaimed London hit makes its U.S. debut at Olney Theatre.
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney.
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American Patchwork Quartet
Silver Spring
Led by Grammy-winner Clay Ross, the quartet fuses American folk with jazz, country, West African rhythms, and East Asian ornamentation for a genre-defying sound.
When: 4-6 p.m.
Where: Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
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Sarau De Samba
Glen Echo
Experience the rhythms of Rio at this interactive Afro-Brazilian music and dance celebration, led by Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Mariana Triginelli. Special guest: Rose Moraes.
Cost: $15.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo
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