Celebrate community with Rockville’s annual event, Hometown Holidays. All weekend, families can enjoy live entertainment, lawn games and food and beverage vendors.
- Date: Noon-6 p.m. May 23-24
- Address: Rockville Town Center, 6 Taft Court, Rockville
Other local things to do
Take a class at Glen Echo Park
With 13 resident artists and both a nature and aquatic life program, there are endless programs to admire. For those itching to step behind the scenes, visitors can take part in the art themselves with classes and camps for all ages. Test your skills and enroll in glassblowing, swing dance, mosaic jewelry making and stonecarving. For last-minute plans, check out the continuous rotation of community programs like dance classes, art exhibits, film screenings and theater shows. Finish your visit with a ride on a restored 1921 Dentzel Carousel.
- Address: 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Montgomery County
Journey along the Underground Railroad Trail Experience
This two-mile experience recounts the journey of 19th-century slaves seeking shelter in Montgomery County. On this two-hour guided tour, learn survival techniques used to stay hidden and escape detection. End your visit at the Woodlawn Museum to learn more about the various individuals who inhabited the area.
- Address: 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring
Tour Tastemakers Trail
Spanning 93,000 acres of breathtaking views, choose from over 20 beverage producers ranging from breweries to wineries. Guests can enjoy craft beer on a one-of-a-kind horse farm or sip artisanal wine in the countryside. Many stops are pet and family-friendly, so pack up the car and explore the many weekly events available. Choose from a variety of guided trails or plan a self-guided adventure with the Visit MoCo Adventure Planner App.
Take a hike along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Less than half a mile from the visitor center, take a leisurely walk through Olmsted Island to reach the Great Falls Overlook. Watch the rushing waters of the Potomac and snap a memorable pic of Maryland’s most famous natural landmark. For more advanced explorers, choose from one of the three trailheads located along the Billy Goat Trail. Afterwards, rest your feet on a 30-minute Charles F. Mercer canal excursion boat, pulled by the park’s favorite residents: the mules.
- Address: 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac
Climb through The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
For all-around family fun, this destination has thrill-seeking activities perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take on 16 separate aerial trails equipped with various elements and ziplines designed for maximum entertainment. Night owls can even explore the string-light-illuminated trails during a late-night climb. For those who would rather keep their feet on the ground, pick a target and try your hand at axe throwing.
- Address: 16701 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring
Pick fruit at Butler’s Orchard
Spend a day in the sun and get your hands on the area’s best farm-fresh produce. The “Pick Your Own” program allows visitors to pick and take home seasonal fruits and vegetables straight from the vine. After filling up a bag and checking out seasonal items at the Farm Market, make sure to grab a homemade pie from the bakery. With full bellies, little ones can enjoy giant slides, farm animals and various farm-themed play equipment.
- Address: 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown
Skate around Cabin John Ice Rink
Open year-round, this indoor rink offers daily public skating as well as a variety of figure skating and hockey classes ranging from preschool to adult learners. No matter the weather, guests of all ages are encouraged to lace up their skates and hit the ice.
- Address: 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville
See a show at Round House Theater
As one of the “big six” professional theaters in the DC area, guests are immersed in award-winning local talent. Find the perfect soundtrack to your night and choose from plays, musicals and comedic improvisation performances.
- Address: 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda
Take a scenic horse ride through Brookeville
Ride through the beautiful natural landscape of Maryland on this hour-and-a-half-long horse ride with Posh Pony Equestrian Center. Guided by experts, this relaxing tour is beginner-friendly and suitable for riders of all skill levels.
- Address: 4415 Gregg Road, Brookeville
