Say hello to fall with these eight outdoor seasonal events, including pumpkin carving, farm tours and Oktoberfests, all in Montgomery County.
Pumpkin Festival
Throughout the month, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday
Butler’s Orchard | 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD 20876
Pick your own pumpkins, launch one using the pumpkin cannon, find your way through a corn maze, meet the farm animals and enjoy more fall fun at the 45th annual Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival. $18-$47 | butlersorchard.com
Embracing Naturalistic Garden Design
October 4, 10 a.m. to noon | Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Learn how visionary landscape designers create their own versions of naturalistic landscape design. Tour garden areas that highlight these naturalistic design elements, such as native plants, organic forms and ecological harmony; for adults age 18 and older. $25 | montgomeryparks.org
Farm Tour
October 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Deere Valley Farms
22919 Dickerson Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Have you ever seen a working farm? Enjoy a day of learning, food and fun with a walking tour of Deere Valley Farms, equipment displays and food preparation, including ice cream. Free | mymdfarmers.com
Oktoberfest at The Woodworkers Club
October 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Woodworkers Club
11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
Bring friends, family and pets to this all-day outdoor celebration of fall, featuring local artisans, professional woodworkers, chain saw carving, live tool demonstrations, food and craft beer.
Free | woodworkersclub.com
Harvest Festival
October 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Try your hand at farm activities including candle dipping, tin smithing, pumpkin painting and scarecrow building. Enjoy live music featuring local jazz and bluegrass artists, play historic games and even witness police dogs in action in K-9 demonstrations. $20/car | montgomeryparks.org
Germantown October Fest
October 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Highlight Germantown’s rich cultural diversity and the beauty of fall. This festival features a parade, beer garden, live music and DJ entertainment, a free carnival, a business expo, food trucks and specials from local restaurants, all along Century Boulevard.
Free | blackrockcenter.org
Pumpkin Carving
October 4, 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Carve a pumpkin to take home this fall season. Each registered participant will receive a pumpkin; for age 6 and older. $10 | montgomeryparks.org
Fall on the Farm
Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | The Stables of Rolling Ridge
7409 Brink Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Soak in the farm views and sip on warm apple cider from the comfort of a stone farm pavilion. Experience the fun of a fall festival without the crowds. $30 | visitmontgomery.com
