With the start of a new month and the flowers blooming, it’s time to celebrate art and community. Soak up the sunshine this weekend in Montgomery County, whether you’re walking through Rio Lakefront for a good cause or exploring the historic barn setting of a vintage market in Poolesville.
NAMIWalks
May 3, 9 a.m. to noon
Rio Lakefront
9841 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Join more than 300 participants across 46 teams who are walking for a common cause: meeting the mental health needs of the community. Walk alongside friends and loved ones at this family-friendly event while raising funds for vital community resources for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Montgomery County.
Free | namiwalks.org
Rockville Arts Festival
May 3 & 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rockville Town Square
36 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
VisArts’ annual Rockville Arts Festival features original art by 130 artists and artisans, a makers’ market, art demonstrations and a chalk art competition. Enjoy Auntie Anne’s pretzels, pies, ribs, crab cakes and more from the food trucks and pop-ups on site.
Free | visartscenter.org
Old Line Market: Vintage, Garden & Artisan Market
May 3-5, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
Aix La Chapelle Farm
19130 Jerusalem Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
Spend the day shopping in a village-like setting as you browse high-quality vintage, garden and artisan vendors. Enjoy food trucks, local wine and craft beer on site. The $12 admission is good for both days.
$12/adult | oldlinemarket.net
