Bog Gardens and Carnivorous Plants
Sept. 5, 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Silver Spring, MD
Learn about carnivorous plants and how to care for them at Plants Alive! Families can take home a plant or bog gardening supplies for an additional fee.
$20-$45 | tinyurl.com/BogGardensWorkshop
Hook in Concert
Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. | Vienna, VA
Steven Spielberg’s take on “Peter Pan” will be screened at Wolf Trap with live accompaniment from the National Symphony Orchestra playing the movie’s iconic John Williams score.
$54-$100 | wolftrap.org
Washington Ukrainian Festival
Sept. 18-20, 5-8 p.m. Friday
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday | Silver Spring, MD
Discover Ukrainian culture at this festival at 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
RisuCon 2026
Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Gaithersburg, MD
Montgomery County’s local comics and anime convention at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, featuring cosplay contests, a children’s activity area and more
$30; free for ages 12 and younger | risucon.com/risucon
5K Christalis SuperHero Run/Walk
Sept. 27, 9 a.m. | Takoma Park, MD
Suit up and roll out for this superhero-themed walk and run at Washington Adventist University. Proceeds benefit Christalis’ work sending resources and aid to children in Uganda.
$7-$40 | christalis.org/5k-run-walk
