The Great Pumpkin Race and Fall Festival
Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Montgomery Village, MD
This unique event at North Creek Community Center sees people racing cars made out of decorated pumpkins to see who’s the fastest! All are invited to enter with their own pumpkin car. Live music and children’s activities are available to enjoy in the lead-up to the race.
Free | montgomeryvillage.com
Harvest Festival
Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Derwood, MD
Celebrate the fall harvest at Agricultural History Farm Park! Watch demonstrations or try your hand at historic crafts like quilting, spinning and candle-making; animals and hayrides on site
$20 | montgomeryparks.org
Autumnfest
Oct. 10, 4-7 p.m. | Colesville, MD
Costumes are encouraged at this nature-themed fall festival at Maydale Nature Classroom, featuring a dog costume contest, pumpkin painting, a bonfire and vendors selling native plants.
Free | montgomeryparks.org
Pickle and International Food Festival
Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sterling, VA
Blue Ridge Pickling and Crooked Run Fermentation are hosting a celebration of all things pickled! Sample food from around the world, including many types of pickles. Fall-themed attractions like a vendor fair will also be available.
$5; free for children | blueridgepickling.com
Riversdale Harvest Fest
Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Riverdale Park, MD
Riversdale Historic Site & Museum is celebrating fall with a scavenger hunt, story time and more at this community event.
$5 | pgparks.com
