Montgomery County has a lot to offer and there is no time like the present! Here’s what you should check out this weekend in MoCo, from an orchid show to Ukrainian and Taiwanese cultural festivals.
2026 NCOS International Orchid Show & Sale
Sept. 18-20, noon-6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday | Gaithersburg
Gardeners and aspiring green thumbs won’t want to miss the largest orchid show in the Mid-Atlantic, with many orchids and other tropical plants on display and available for purchase from vendors across the country.
$10, free for children ages 12 and younger | ncos.us
Washington Ukrainian Festival
Sept. 18-20, 5-8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday | Silver Spring
Discover Ukrainian culture at this festival at the St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, featuring traditional food and crafts. A portion of proceeds will be donated to relief efforts in Ukraine.
$15-$20, free for ages 21 and younger | ukrainefestdc.com
Taiwan Bubble Tea Festival
Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rockville
This festival in The Square Rockville celebrates Taiwanese culture with plenty of live performances, vendors and, of course, bubble tea.
Free | tinyurl.com/TaiwanBubbleTeaFest
