🎄 More trees, less schlepping. Three new Christmas-tree spots now join Good Earth Garden Market to make it easy to grab a fresh fir close to home:
📍Potomac Farm Market, 9045 Congressional Parkway
📍Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department, 8001 River Rd
📍Roger’s Produce Stand, 11185 Seven Locks Rd
📍Good Earth Garden Market, 11650 Falls Rd

⛳️ Blast off at Falls Road. The 2025 Blasters Tournament tees off next Friday (12/5) at 11 am with a six-person shamble full of big drives and tight pins. A few team spots remain so call the ProShop at 301-299-5156 or email [email protected] to register

🚗 Seneca Creek glows again. Gaithersburg’s 3.5-mile Winter Lights Drive is now open nightly through December 31, featuring more than 450 illuminated displays and trees. Snag your ticket in advance

🚂 Mini trains, big nostalgia. Brookside Gardens’ free Garden Railway Exhibit sends model trains past Montgomery County landmarks in the warm conservatory starting this Saturday through January 3. See dates and details

🍩 Gold Bunny Donut hops in. Fresh cream-filled and specialty donuts (including their “Everything Dagel”) are now at Montgomery Mall in the former Donutchew space near the food court. Check out these donuts

🏓 JOOLA serves up. The pickleball brand opens a flagship retail shop at Pike & Rose today, with World No. 1 Ben Johns appearing Saturday morning for a meet-and-greet and autographs. Plan your visit

❄️ Nats Park turns magical. Winter Wonderfest takes over the ballpark today through Dec. 30, bringing family friendly tubing, putt-putt, train rides and a 21+ Après Chalet. Explore ticket options

Potomac French Market, the cozy barn on River Road, is your holiday treasure hunt.

This Friday: Black Friday Sale
Take 20% off all Holiday and Vintage items from 9 am-12 pm

This Saturday: Small Business Saturday Sip & Shop
Slow down, sip something festive we've made for you, and browse unique gifts, decor, and vintage finds while supporting a local, women-owned business.

Bring a friend and leave with one-of-a-kind pieces you will not find anywhere else.

*This section is sponsored by a friend of the Loop

Thanksgiving Break Camp | 1–4pm @ My Gym Potomac
School’s out, so drop the kids at My Gym for three high energy hours of games, crafts, gymnastics, and sports in a supervised afternoon camp. Register in link 🤸‍♀️

WCHS Semi-Finals Pregame Party | 3–6pm @ The Grove
Pack The Grove in Churchill blue and green, ride happy hour specials, and boost Bulldog morale as 10% of your tab supports WCHS when you mention the school. 🏈

Semi-Final Football Game: Churchill Bulldogs vs Wise Pumas | 7pm @ Winston Churchill High School
Churchill plays for its first state title trip since 1995, riding Noah Zhang and Hunter Humphries against Wise’s strong defense and high-powered offense. Tickets in link 🐾

Turkey Burnoff 5- and 10-Mile Race | 8–10:30am @ Seneca Creek State Park
Torch those Thanksgiving leftovers with MCRRC’s Turkey Burnoff on scenic paved loops in Seneca Creek, choosing 5 or 10 rolling miles plus optional kids’ fun run. Register in link 🏃‍♀️

Ben Johns Autograph Signing and Meet-and-Greet | 11am–12:30pm @ JOOLA Pike & Rose
Meet world No. 1 pickleball star Ben Johns, snag an autograph, and celebrate JOOLA’s new Pike & Rose flagship with giveaways for in-store shoppers. 🏓

Applying Buddhist Philosophy to Resolve Family Deadlocks | 11am @ Potomac Library
Explore how concepts like non-attachment, compassion, and right speech can unstick family stalemates around money, caregiving, and grudges in a relaxed, neighborly discussion. 🧘

C&O Canal Corgi Walk | 12–2pm @ Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Join The Capital Corgi Meetup Group and a pack of fluffy noodles for a relaxed two to four mile canal stroll from Great Falls Tavern toward Widewater, with easy turnaround points for tired humans. 🐶

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

Share the Loop with that neighbor who doesn’t know that it’s free parking in all County-operated parking garages and lots this Saturday (11/29) to support Small Business Saturday.

-Potomac Loop Team