Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, November 3-5.
Friday, November 3
Holiday Open House: The Family Room in Laytonsville is more than just a local store, it is a gathering place with events planned throughout the year. The Holiday Open House takes place Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Family Room is located at 6820 Olney Laytonsville Road.
Art Exhibit Reception: Artists & Makers Studios presents “Beauty Eternal” art exhibit with works by Teresa Oaxaca now through Nov. 11. An opening reception takes place Friday from 5-8 p.m. Free. For more information, click here.
Family Campfire: Enjoy a campfire at Brookside Gardens Nature Center in Wheaton. Bring your favorite campfire snack for roasting Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Register with ActiveMontgomery. $7 fee.
Saturday, November 4
Maryland Emancipation Day at Oakley Cabin: Live music, guided tours, storytelling with Janice Green, and a special presentation make up a day of celebration at the Oakley Cabin on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Free. The museum and park are located at 3610 Brookeville Road in Olney.
Maydale Nature Classroom Community Celebration: The community celebrations features live music, roasting S’mores on campfires, a visit from Smokey Bear, apple cider making, and crafts Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Maydale is located at 1638 Maydale Drive in Colesville. For more information, click here.
“Living in Bethesda” Art Exhibit: Gallery B presents works by Anna Rose Soevik that draw attention to Bethesda’s notable figures and moments through history. The exhibit closes Sunday. Gallery hours are Friday – Saturday, noon-5 pm; Sunday, 11 am – 2 pm. The gallery is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E in downtown Bethesda.
Sunday, November 5
Fabric Spiral Collage Workshop: VisArts’ Studio Fellow Jamille Wallick leads a collaborative art-building workshop to create individual patchwork spirals for a community quilt. Free, but a reservation is required. For more information and to obtain a ticket, click here. The drop-in workshop takes place from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at VisAbility Art Lab’s Studio at 36F Maryland Avenue in Rockville.
Hope for Kids Fall Festival and Costume Party: The nonprofit Extra-Ordinary Birthdays (EOB) works to provide homeless children with a personalized birthday celebration. Sunday, bring your family to a special event to raise funds for EOB that includes food, prizes, dancing, activities and games, and a costume contest. The event takes place Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
The Mountaintop: Round House Theatre presents the Olivier Award-winning play ‘The Mountaintop’ Sunday at 2 p.m. The play is set the night before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s untimely death. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. Round House Theatre is located in Bethesda at 4545 East-West Highway.
