With leaves falling and crisp autumn air, it’s the prime time for fall festivals and pumpkin patches. Here are seven fall-themed events around Montgomery County this weekend.
Luxe Picnics at the Pumpkin Patch
October 25, 9 to 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m.
Farm at Home | 15350 Partnership Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
Indulge in an autumn escape with Eat Picnic Explore’s Luxury Pumpkin Picnics. Enjoy a private picnic set on a scenic farm complete with sparkling water, a fall charcuterie box and $20 credit toward pumpkins, mums, gourds and more.
$275 for four people | eatpicnicexplore.com
Harvest Fest
October 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | The Crossvines
16601 W. Willard Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
Celebrate the fall season with a fun festival featuring live music, local artists, fresh produce and locally made goods, wine tasting, pick your own pumpkin patch, goats, a caramel apple dipping station and seasonal specials in the Farmhouse Bistro.
Free | visitmontgomery.com
The Cornerstone Harvest Fest
October 25, noon to 2 p.m. | BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Join friends, family and neighbors of The Cornerstone Church for an afternoon of harvest fun. The event will include a free pumpkin patch, plenty of candy, a cash raffle, lawn games, treats from Churros Inc and music.
Free | tccharvestfest.eventbrite.com
Fall Fest
October 25, 2-6 p.m. | Bethany Community Church
15720 Riding Stable Road, Laurel, MD 20707
Enjoy carnival-style games and prizes, hayrides, a petting farm and more fun for all ages. Food trucks include Mike’s Gelato, Achiote MCK and Sides BBQ.
Free | visitmontgomery.com
Barks & Brews Fall Festival
October 25, 4-10 p.m. | Pike District Pop-Up Park
11605 MD-187, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Join Pike District Partnership for a festive fall afternoon and evening of food, music and Halloween fun. Dress up your dog — and yourself — for the costume parade and contest. Humans and their canine companions can enjoy treats from food trucks. As the sun sets, watch the Halloween classic “Hotel Transylvania” on the big screen.
Free | pikedistrict.org
Mid-Atlantic Antique & Garden Festival
October 25–26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Aix La Chapelle Farm | 19130 Jerusalem Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
This festival brings more than 60 creative antique dealers coming from 18 different states. Located on a charming farm village, your shopping experience will include food trucks, local wine and craft beer.
$15; free for ages 18 and younger | midatlanticantiquesfestival.com
Fall Makers Market
October 25–26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Locally Crafted
9 Grand Corner Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Explore a fall makers’ market all weekend and get your holiday shopping done early with handmade items by local artisans. Come rain or shine!
Free | riolakefront.com
