June 1
Hand-Picked Peonies Workshop
Pick summer flowers grown on Rolling Ridge Farm and incorporate them into a beautiful floral arrangement, perfect to give as a gift or to display in your home for the season. Tickets are $87.21.
rollingridgemd.com
June 1
Taste of Wheaton 2025
Wheaton’s annual festival celebrates everything the town has to offer, from its local businesses and restaurants to its vibrant arts scene. This year’s event features an all-new activity: a pop-up roller skating rink courtesy of Montgomery Planning and the Wheaton Urban District. This is a free event.
wheatonmd.org/do/taste-of-wheaton-2025
June 7
HanaCon Anime Art and Asian Pop Culture Convention
If you love anime, or like traveling to local conventions like Otakon and Katsucon but want one closer to home, try this inaugural convention meant to highlight smaller creators. Guests include comic artist, documentarian and TV show host Mark Kistler and voice actress Anairis Quiñones. Tickets start at $50, with discounts available for children, public servants and students.
hanaconanime.com
June 8
Caribbean-American Heritage Food, Music & Arts Festival
Celebrate the area’s vibrant Caribbean-American community and discover new foods, musicians and artists at this free festival! Sample dishes from local vendors at the international food court, browse handmade goods at the craft village, and jam out to DJ sets of reggae, afrobeats, merengue and more. This is a free event.
carnivalnation.com
June 14
Kentlands Under the Lights
This neighborhood event brings the whole community together to show off what makes Gaithersburg’s Kentlands business community special. Based on an Italian small-town tradition, it’s a great place to discover new businesses, restaurants, local artists and more. There will be plenty of food and music, along with a beer garden. This is a free event.
kentlands.org
June 25-July 27
Kim’s Convenience
If you love the Netflix sitcom of the same name, you can see where it all began at this performance of Ins Choi’s original comedic play. Convenience store owner Mr. Kim struggles with running his store with his wife, dealing with gentrification and wrangling his disinterested daughter and estranged son. Tickets start at $40.
olneytheatre.org
June 27, 28
STEP AFRIKA! Celebrating 30 Years
The beloved African step dance company will be celebrating its 30-year anniversary with a bombastic weekend of performances, featuring surprise special guests. Tickets start at $28.
strathmore.org
June 28
SummerFest
Gaithersburg celebrates summer every year with SummerFest, a free day of family-friendly summer fun. The local Water Park, Mini Golf Course and Skate Park will be open for public use, with live music and pop-up activities available throughout the day, along with food from local food trucks. The night ends with fireworks and the SummerGlo After Party. This is a free event.
gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/summerfest
July 13
SenFest 2025
This annual festival and cultural heritage day celebrates Senegalese culture in Montgomery County, with plenty of opportunities to explore Senegalese food, art, culture and history. It’s meant as an inclusive event appropriate for all ages and a great chance to learn about an important local community. This is a free event.
silverspringdowntown.com/do/senfest-2025
July 20
Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival
Celebrate what makes Silver Spring unique at this annual cultural festival highlighting art and food from around the world! Browse the Artisan’s Haven and find unique gifts for friends, family or yourself, try foods from different countries, and enjoy live music. This is a free event.
chiceventsdc.com
