Leaves are turning vibrant oranges and reds, and you can enjoy the fall foliage with these Montgomery County events. If the nippy air is too cold for comfort, head inside to a relaxing musical performance or a comedic theater production.
McCrillis Gardens Fall Tour
November 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon | McCrillis Gardens
6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
Enjoy a naturalistic garden featuring the rich colors of autumn tucked into a residential Bethesda neighborhood. Explore the fall blooming camellias and collection of ornamental trees and shrubs. $12 | montgomeryparks.org
Bark and Buds Tree Hike
November 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Learn how to use bark and buds to identify trees. Practice indoors, then put your skills to the test along the trails of Wheaton Regional Park; for ages 18 and older. Attendees must register. $7 | montgomeryparks.org
Urinetown: The Musical
November 1–2, 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre | 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851
In a drought-stricken city where private toilets are outlawed and citizens must pay to pee, an unlikely hero decides to rise up to fight the system and spark a revolution. “Urinetown” is a humorous satire that takes on capitalism, bureaucracy and even musical theater itself; rated PG-13 for language. $23-$26 | r-m-t.org
Long Branch 5K Fun Run
November 2, 8-10 a.m. | Long Branch Garland Park
8601 Garland Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Start your morning with a fun, family-friendly 5K race through the heart of the Long Branch community. Run, jog or walk at your own pace. Proceeds from the event will fund the efforts of Discover Long Branch and the Long Branch Business League, as well as support the annual Long Branch Festival. $35 | discoverlongbranch.com
Promethean Beethoven with Alon Goldstein
November 2, 3-5:30 p.m. | Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Don’t miss soloist Alon Goldstein’s performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor” concerto with the Symphony of the Potomac. He performs across the United States, Europe and South America. The program will begin with the overture to Beethoven’s early ballet “The Creatures of Prometheus” and ends with his monumental Seventh Symphony. $5-$25 | symphonypotomac.org
