Weekend Planner, October 16 – October 18 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar:

Friday, October 16

• Sandy Spring Museum’s art exhibit “Two for One: Photographic Combinations using the Museum Collection” is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Sugarloaf Craft Festival takes place at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg this weekend. Friday and Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday the festival is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Manna Food Center will be collecting canned food to help feed the hungry in Montgomery County.
• The popular Field of Screams features four haunts in Olney. The gates open at 6:30 p.m.
• Markoff’s Haunted Forest opens the gates at 7 p.m. Online ticket purchase is recommended. The forest features two trails and numerous events from zip-lines to zombie hunts.
• The tenth-annual Spooky Movie Horror Film Festival at AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring wraps up this weekend. Tonight’s films inlcude They Look Like People and German Angst
• The Germantown Harmony Express Chorus performs at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville at 7:30 p.m.
• The Kensington Arts Theatre-2nd Stage’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn at 7:30 p.m. is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and older.
• Bobby Caldwell performs at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club at 8 p.m.
• PigPen Theater Co. performs at AMP by Strathmore at 8 p.m. They combine modern storytelling with great music for a unique experience.

Saturday, October 17

• Sandy Spring Museum’s art exhibit “Two for One: Photographic Combinations using the Museum Collection” is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Gaithersburg shredding and recycling event for residents takes place at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival includes the work of more than 250 artisans, demonstrations, live music and a children’s entertainment area. The festival is located at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Enjoy a hay ride, straw maze, corn hole game and much more at the Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival in Germantown. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Take a visit to the Rockville Library to cheer on your favorite seasoned speller’s team at the Seasoned Spellers Spelling Bee from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show takes place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Glenview Mansion grounds.
• Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club presents a dance master class at 11 a.m. for a chance to learn legendary Michael Jackson moves.
• The Kensington Arts Theatre-2nd Stage’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn at 2 p.m. is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and older.
• The Bethesda Row Arts Festival takes place this weekend in downtown Bethesda. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an open house from noon to 3 p.m.
• The Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard is the site for “Howl-O-Wine” from noon to 5 p.m. Bring your best furry friend for this Halloween event to benefit Wags for Hope.
• Younger children may enjoy the ‘Eye Spy’ Halloween train ride at Cabin John Regional Park. Older children may want to check out the Wheaton Haunted Train at Wheaton Regional Park.
• Interested in brewing beer at home? The Quince Orchard Library has a class at 2 p.m. on this topic. Registration required.
• BlackRock’s On Screen/In Person film series continues with the film “Small Small Thing” at 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 18

• The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival includes the work of more than 250 artisans, demonstrations, live music and a children’s entertainment area.
  The festival is located at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Glen Echo Fire Department is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• The Takoma Park Street Festival is taking place today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Enjoy a hay ride, straw maze, corn hole game and much more at the Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival in Germantown. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Bethesda Row Arts Festival takes place this weekend in downtown Bethesda. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Kensington Arts Theatre-2nd Stage’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn at 2 p.m. is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and older.
• Old Town Kensington is hosting their first Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy music, food, antiques and more at this event.
• The World of Montgomery Festival celebrates the rich cultural heritages of our area. The event moves to the Montgomery College Rockville campus this year. The hours are noon to 5 p.m.
• The Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an open house from noon to 3 p.m.
• Younger children may enjoy the ‘Eye Spy’ Halloween train ride at Cabin John Regional Park. Older children may want to check out the Wheaton Haunted Train at Wheaton Regional Park.
• The Fall Festival at Cabin John Mall in Potomac from 1 to 4 p.m. includes hay maze, scarecrow making and more.
• Imagination Stage presents When She had Wings at 1:30 and 4 p.m.

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