From Nov. 1-3, enjoy a weekend filled with entertainment, learning, and community spirit at nine events across Montgomery County.
Friday, Nov. 1
Candy and Costumes Community Skate Night
Silver Spring
Join the recreation department will host a skateboarding event at the White Oak Community Recreation Center Skate Park from 4 p.m. to sunset. Wear your costume, bring your Halloween spirit, and enjoy skateboarding fun. All skill levels and ages welcome. Free. Learn more and register here.
Location: 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring.
Empty Bowl Supper
Sandy Spring
The Ross Boddy Advisory Committee hosts the Empty Bowl Supper at the Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy soups, bread and dessert, plus a handcrafted bowl to take home. For tickets or more info, contact Christine Hill-Wilson at 301-980-0288. Learn more here.
Location: 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring.
Friday Night Live Music at McGinty’s
Silver Spring
Enjoy live Irish music Friday and Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at McGinty’s Public House. Learn more and preregister here.
Location: 911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Main Street Farmers Market
Kentlands
Explore fresh, locally grown produce and artisan goods at this year-round market, open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Main Street Park and Pavilion. Enjoy live music by local band Train Wreck Five. Learn more here.
Location: Main Street Park and Pavilion, 301 main Street, Gaithersburg.
Play Date at the Library
Poolesville
Drop by Maggie Nightingale Library for a play date for ages 0-5 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Enjoy puppets, puzzles, instruments, and toys. Free. Learn more here.
Location: 19633 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville.
Freshfarm Market
Silver Spring
Shop this producer-only market featuring 45+ vendors every Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. Free. Learn more here.
Location: One Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration at Harper Cabin
Wheaton
Montgomery Parks hosts free guided tours of the historic Harper Cabin at Brookside Nature Center from 1-4 p.m. Learn more here.
Location: 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton.
Long Branch 5K Fun Run
Silver Spring
Join the Long Branch 5K Fun Run, a family-friendly event at Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park on Sunday at 8 a.m. Registration costs $35, with proceeds supporting local initiatives. Learn more and register here.
Location: 8601 Garland Avenue, Long Branch.
AFI Silent Cinema Showcase: Hot Water & Girl Shy
Silver Spring
Catch two silent comedy films with live music at AFI Silver as part of their Silent Cinema Showcase, showing now through Nov. 16. Sunday’s double feature starts at 2 p.m.; tickets are $15. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Location: 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.
Photo of Harper Cabin courtesy Montgomery Parks.
