With the temperatures dropping, it’s time to dive into the holiday spirit with a Thanksgiving parade, cozy craft nights and wine tastings under the winter lights.
Cozy Knit Stocking Workshop
November 21, 7-9 p.m. | Hammer & Stain Rockville
107B Gibbs St., Rockville, MD 20850
Hand-knit your own chunky yarn stocking — no needles required. An instructor will guide attendees in the step-by-step process of creating a soft, festive stocking that can hang by the fireplace or make a thoughtful gift for a loved one. $45 | hammerandstainrockville.com
Sip & Paint Party
November 21, 7-9 p.m. | Compass Art Center
10335 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD 20895
Unleash your inner artist and enjoy an evening of painting, sipping and food. No experience necessary; instructors will guide attendees through creating their own masterpieces. All painting supplies will be provided; adults only. $50 | hisawyer.com
Swing Dance With Seth Kibel Quintet & Flo Anito
November 21, 8-10:30 p.m. | BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Step into a beginner swing lesson, followed by an open dance session with Seth Kibel, one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s premiere woodwind specialists, and talented vocalist Flo Anito. The half-hour beginner lesson is included in the price of admission. $20 | visitmontgomery.com
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
November 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Veterans Plaza
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
See glittering floats and marching bands, 12-foot inflatable turkeys and Santa Claus himself at this annual traditional parade. Beginning from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street, travel south on Georgia Avenue and end at Silver Spring Avenue. Free | silverspringdowntown.com
The Magic Duel Comedy Show
November 22, 5-6:30 p.m. | The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, MD 20815
Watch two razor-sharp virtuosos unleash pure comedic chaos as they battle for Chevy Chase’s Golden Wand of Supremacy. Audience members choose the magical challenges for the dueling magicians and your vote determines the winner. $30 | themagicduel.com
Washington Balalaika Orchestra Fall Concert
November 22, 7:30-10 p.m. | Parilla Performing Arts Center
51 Mannakee St., Rockville, MD 20850
The Washington Balalaika Orchestra presents its fall concert, “The Stars Align!” World-renowned domra player Ekaterina Skliar will perform classical pieces including a tango, and much more. $5-$35 | balalaika.org
Sip & Sparkle
November 23, 6-9 p.m. | Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Experience wine tastings, live music, s’mores and selfies with Santa at Winter Lights’ Sip & Sparkle, formerly Wine Under the Lights. Bring a blanket for a three-mile trolley ride before or after enjoying festive activities in a heated tent. $20-$35 | gaithersburgmd.gov
