⛴️ White’s Ferry talks get a $3M lift. Montgomery County and the state are now putting real money on the table — $3 million combined — to restart stalled negotiations and push the historic crossing closer to reopening. Read the update [MyMCMedia]

🥞 Dulce Crepes lands in Park Potomac. The Fairfax favorite’s first Maryland outpost is open with sweet and savory crepes, waffles, paninis, bowls, and all-day breakfast right in town. Check out the menu

🏰 Snyder's River Road château heads to auction. If your Potomac colonial suddenly feels small, bidding is open through Dec. 18, with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. View auction details

🤺 Local fencer becomes world champ. Kristin Foellmer captured gold in the Vet 50 Women’s Épée at the Veteran Fencing World Championships in Bahrain, training out of Silver Spring’s DC Fencers Club. Read her story

🏏 Meet Potomac’s would-be cricket kingmaker. Tech entrepreneur, Washington Freedom owner, and local neighbor Sanjay Govil is making a play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of India’s marquee cricket franchises. Learn more [American Bazaar]

🏆 Potomac’s 2026 honor roll drops. Potomac Lifestyle names its “Best Businesses for 2026” across dining, design, wellness, seniors, kids, pets, and pros, spotlighting standouts from Mykonos Restaurant to Pure Barre Potomac. See the honorees [Potomac Lifestyle]

🎶 Potomac Presbyterian looking for carolers. Shower singers and stage pros alike are invited to join their Christmas Eve Community Choir for carols, candlelight, neighbors, and a $50 thank-you. RSVP to sing

Potomac Estate Sale | Fri-Mon @ 11521 Twining Lane
Fri 2-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm, Mon 11:30am-4pm 🏠

Vintage Shop Crawl | Fri-Sun @ Various Vintage Shops in Montgomery & Frederick County
Frederick and Montgomery County’s eight best vintage shops team up for a three-day crawl, with curated finds, cozy vibes, and a shot at $800 in shop credit. Scan each shop’s QR code to enter the prize drawing 🛍️

Countryside Artisans Holiday Studio Tour | Fri-Sun @ Multiple Studios in MD Countryside
Road-trip the Ag Reserve as artists throw open barn doors and studios, pouring local wine and beer while you browse paintings, glass, textiles, jewelry, and more. Studios open from 10am-5pm daily 🎨

Parents Night Out - Kids Night In | 6–9pm @ My Gym Potomac
Sneak out while your kids burn off energy in a Winter Wonderland of games, gymnastics-style play, and pizza-fueled fun at My Gym Potomac. Ages 3-9, register in link ⛄

Line Dancing | 6:30–8:30pm @ The Crossvines
Two-step into the weekend as Arielle Dereggi teaches easy line dances, with drinks, snacks, and pop up from a permanent jewelry artist Wonderfully Welded to sparkle up your girls’ night. 💃

Christmas Tree Party | Sat-Sun @ Smokey Glen Farm
Cut your own Douglas fir, pine, or spruce or grab a pre-cut beauty then linger over hayrides, hot cider, chili, and wood-fired breads with the whole crew. Request invite in link, 10am-3:30pm both days 🎄

Christmas Market | Sat-Sun @ St. Andrew Romanian Orthodox Church
Celebrate Romanian Christmas traditions at St. Andrew with live carols, folk dancing, ornaments, sarmale, cozonac and family-friendly activities. 12-6pm both days 🎄

Mucha Música with Cantare | 10:30–11:30am @ Potomac Library
Bring kids for a trip through Latin America, singing, drumming, and trying salsa steps while learning how Indigenous, European, and African traditions shaped Latin music. 🎶

Christmas Market | 11am–5pm @ Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church
Shop 40+ local artisans and let the kids craft and meet Saint Nick, enjoy carols, DJs and Mediterranean bites between church tours. 🎄

Christmas Market | 11am–5pm @ German International School Washington D.C.
Potomac’s most authentic German Weihnachtsmarkt returns with Advent wreaths, handcrafted ornaments, European treats, student-run games and steaming mulled wine in a cozy, family-friendly school courtyard. 🥨

Pressed Flower Ornament Workshop | 12pm, 2:30pm, 5pm @ Dov and Company
Design wooden holiday ornaments with real pressed flowers in a relaxed, family-friendly workshop that feels part art class, part spa day for your tree and gift list. Tickets in link 🌼

Winter's Eve | 3–6pm @ Glen Echo Park
Kick off December with kids' crafts, live music, open studios, photo ops, and gallery shopping wrapped in twinkle-lit park magic. See schedule & map in link ❄️

Yoga with Archana | 3–4pm @ Potomac Library
Ease into Sunday with yoga teacher and wellness coach Archana Gupta, blending gentle movement, breathwork and meditation to boost balance, confidence and calm. Bring a mat if you can 🧘

Big Train Base Ball & Holiday Auction | 6–8pm @ KID Museum Bethesda
Join the Big Train family for Tim Kurkjian’s MLB insights, deli supper, ice cream and a holiday auction supporting local baseball and Povich Field. Tickets in link ⚾

^{*Dates & times subject to change based on weather and/or venues making your life more difficult}

Send the Loop to that neighbor who’s ready to captain the Ferry themselves.

-Potomac Loop Team