We gave you the heads-up on Monday. Now it’s officially game time.

The Barns at Wolf Trap opens ticket sales for its 2025–26 season today at 10am so set your alarms.

The 382-seat venue is marking its 300th year with a lineup that mixes nostalgia, comedy, and serious talent.

Expect Natalie Merchant on November 20, The Del McCoury Band across five nights in January, and a full run from Chicago’s Second City in late February.

Things kick off October 16 with Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary. Violinist Gil Shaham will headline a special concert marking the barn’s tricentennial.

And yes, if past seasons are any clue, the best seats will vanish once the PTA email chains start firing.

Browse the full season and grab your tickets while you still can.

🐷 Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary in the Ag Reserve is now accepting high schoolers for its 2025–26 LEAP Program: a hands-on, boots-muddy experience working with rescued farm animals. Register now

🌱 Bethesda Magazine spotlights a Poolesville landscaper whose biggest career misstep turned into a national award-winning project and lasting friendships. Read Bernie Mihm’s story

🏝️ Darnestown’s Sophie Segreti, a Quince Orchard grad and former team captain, is heading to Fiji to compete for $1 million on Survivor Season 49, premiering Sept. 24 on CBS. Check out her bio

🎨 Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County and MoCoPAAN are inviting community members to join 1 of 3 dialogue discussions focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander arts, culture, and heritage in the County starting today. Apply now

🏈 Sports Illustrated spotlights Winston Churchill football, where a tough preseason with 11 players sidelined hasn’t shaken the team’s confidence. Head coach Joe Rydzewski is leading the charge toward their September 5 home opener against B‑CC. Read the full team preview

King Arthur: Ask the Baker. 11 am–2 pm @ Shops at Wildwood
Chat with King Arthur’s bakers at their Bethesda pop-up, snag pro tips for your next loaf, and take home fresh bread while you’re at it. 🍞

Pawpaw Party. 3-5pm @ Seneca Creek State Park Nature Shack
Sample North America’s largest native fruit, a custardy mango-banana delight nicknamed the hillbilly mango. Learn foraging secrets from naturalists while you taste your way through the pawpaw patch. RSVP to [email protected] 🥭

Bellini Happy Hour. 4:30-6:30pm @ Jurisdiction Boutique
Celebrate back-to-school season with a glass (or two) of bubbly. Sip refreshing bellinis while you browse the latest arrivals for a little Italian aperitivo meets upscale shopping therapy. 🥂

Fridays at the Farm Crab Feast & BBQ Buffet. 5:30–8:30 pm @ Smokey Glen Farm
Pile your plate high with all-you-can-eat crabs, ribs, mac and cheese, pies, and more while soaking in the farm’s wide-open views. A true summer Friday feast. Tickets in link 🦀

Pop-Up Mat Pilates. 9:30-10:15am @ Apricot Lane Cabin John
Join professional choreographer Lindsay Grymes for an all-levels Pilates session, then stick around for exclusive treats from the studio and boutique. Tickets in link, bring your own mat 🧘‍♀️

Clear the Shelters Weekend. August 23-24, 11am-5pm @ Montgomery County Animal Services, Derwood
Find your new best friend during NBC’s national adoption campaign. All adoptions are free, and last year 145 pets found homes here. Schedule appointments in link to avoid wait times, walk-ins welcome based on counselor availability. 🐕

Pooch Pool Party. August 23-24, 11am-3pm @ Upper County Outdoor Pool
The ultimate canine celebration where furry friends swim freely in their own private pool party before winter closure, while humans cheer from the sidelines. Register in link + provide written proof of vaccination & county dog license 🐩

Air Plant Terrarium Workshop. 11am @ Good Earth Garden Market
Create a no-soil oasis with Tillandsia air plants in decorative terrariums while learning low-maintenance houseplant secrets from Rachel, their resident green thumb guru. $39/person, register in link 🌿

Park Potomac Ice Cream Social & Backpack Drive. 11am @ Park Potomac
Join the community celebration partnering with Washington Commanders star Santana Moss' foundation to collect school supplies, featuring food, games, entertainment, and local business vendors. Bring new backpacks & school supplies to donate 🍦

Washington Conservatory Open House. 1-4pm @ Glen Echo Park
Enjoy a free afternoon of music and fun with karaoke, kids’ percussion demos, arts and crafts, and food trucks. Perfect for prospective students and families. All ages, free registration at front desk. 🎵

Pitango Gelato Pop-Up, Part Deux. 2-6pm @ Glenstone Museum Split-Rocker
Back by popular demand: Enjoy classic gelato and sorbet flavors served from a charming green pushcart while you contemplate iconic outdoor sculptures. 🍨

Sip & Paint with the Pigs Fundraiser. 4:30-6:30pm @ Rosie's Farm Sanctuary
Rescue pigs Beaufort, Teddy, Ollie, Winston, and Marty create snout-stamped masterpieces while you sip beverages and enjoy vegan snacks at this unique sanctuary fundraiser. Register in link 🐷

Opera in the Outfield. 6:30pm @ Nationals Park
Catch the Washington National Opera's 15th annual free broadcast of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess under the stars with outfield grass seating. Gates open 4:30pm, wristbands for outfield grass seating first-come, first-served 🎭

Dahlia U-Pick Event. 10am-2pm @ Grateful Gardeners Farm
Stroll through the fields and cut your own dahlias while butterflies and bees keep you company. Choose a $50 vase or $150 bucket option for this hands-on floral experience. Tickets in link, bring snips & cameras 🌺

Fall Wildflower Walk. 10am-11:30am @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Join Master Naturalists for a guided stroll through meadows glowing with goldenrods and purple asters, nature’s last bright show before fall fully sets in. Register in link 🌸

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

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-Potomac Loop Team