Montgomery County's 2025 Annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale returns this Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, with 27 participating farms, orchards, breweries and wineries opening their gates to the public.

This self-guided agricultural adventure spans our county's remarkable 93,000-acre Agricultural Reserve, offering everything from tractor rides to goat-petting sessions where the kids can meet animals other than goldendoodles.

Be sure to check out the new Potomac Loop's guide to the Farm Tour for more details on the stops closest to Potomac to ensure you don’t miss any of the fun in our own backyard.

🧥 Premium outdoor brand Arc'teryx opens this fall at Montgomery Mall, bringing technical streetwear status symbols to outdoor enthusiasts. (Robert Dyer Blog)

💲 North Potomac's Paul Cohen wins $8,888 in Maryland's Back to the Future lottery promotion, perfectly timing his Caribbean cruise funding. (MDLottery)

🍔 Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. 2025 results are in and Potomac Village newcomer Duke’s Grocery won Best Hamburger and Cabin John Village’s Colada Shop won Best Cuban!

A Royal Evening with Dr. Zahi Hawass. 6:00pm @ Washington Convention Center
The "real-life Indiana Jones" unveils ancient Egyptian mysteries and shares never-before-announced discoveries from his latest excavations, including secrets about King Tut and the search for Cleopatra's tomb. $139+, register in link 🗺

Poetry Performance & Conversation. 7-8:30pm @ Bethesda Writers Center
Beloved spoken word poet Sarah Kay discusses her decade-awaited collection A Little Daylight Left with fellow poet Clint Smith in an intimate evening of vulnerability and wisdom. 📗

Accessory Dwelling Units: State, Local, and Builder Perspectives. 12-1:30pm @ Zoom
Maryland planning experts and builders explore ADU best practices, ordinance changes, and advocacy strategies for creating affordable multi-generational housing solutions. Register in link 🏘

Yappy Hour Supporting Montgomery County Humane Society. 5-8pm @ World of Beer Rockville
Bring your furry friend for paws and pints featuring $7 pup-themed Tito's cocktails, raffle prizes, and giveaways benefiting local animal rescue. Dogs welcome 🐶

Dinnertime Classics: Sylvia Scarlett. 5:30-9pm @ Hillwood Estate
Explore mansion and gardens, dine at Merriweather Café, then at 7:30pm watch Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in this classic featuring Princess Natalie Paley from Hillwood's current exhibition. A 1930’s costumes at dinner will earn complimentary sparking wine 🍷

Bethesda Big Train Playoff - Game 1. 7pm @ Shirley Povich Field
Top-seeded Big Train (23-8 regular season record) host the first game in a best-of-three semifinal series in Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League playoffs after earning first-round bye. Tickets in link ⚾

Gallery Talk: Intersections. 2-3pm @ American University Museum
David Douglas’s large-scale mixed media works blend drawing, painting, and photography to explore memory, place, and what makes a location meaningful through contemplative landscapes and interior scenes. 🖼

Pet Connect Rescue Volunteer + Foster Happy Hour. 5-7pm @ Old Angler’s Inn
Meet fellow animal lovers while learning about volunteer and foster opportunities with Pet Connect Rescue over drinks in support of saving lives. 🐶

Friday’s at the Farm: Family Crab & BBQ Feast. 5:30-8:30pm @ Smokey Glen Farm
All-you-can-eat steamed spiced crabs, barbecued chicken, and spareribs with sides, plus horseshoes, miniature golf, and playground fun for the whole family. Advanced tickets in link 🦀

Foodie Fridays: Connecting Distribution & Food Recovery. 6:30-8:30pm @ Josiah Henson Museum
Learn how Community Food Rescue, Farm to Food Bank, and Nourish Now connect fresh produce to those who need it while addressing food insecurity and reducing waste. $15/$20 for food & drink, register in link 🍽

Montgomery County Farm Tour & Harvest Sale. July 26-27 @ Participating Farms
Self-guided driving tour of 27 farms, orchards, breweries and wineries offering free walking tours, fresh produce shopping, wine tastings, pony rides, and behind-the-scenes agricultural experiences. Check our Guide in the top story for more details 👩‍🌾

The Big Flea Market. July 26-27 @ Dulles Expo Center
The Mid-Atlantic's largest indoor antiques and collectibles market offers treasure hunting for everything from fine antiques to vintage clothing across hundreds of dealer booths. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm🪙

Politics & Prose Sidewalk Sale. 9am-6pm @ Politics & Prose Conn Ave
DC's premier independent bookstore offers discounted books, totes, and literary goodies in an outdoor sale perfect for browsing while supporting local literary culture. While supplies last 📚

Bad Art Contest. 3:30-5pm @ Potomac Library
Teen competition for ages 11-18 challenges participants to create the most spectacularly awful artistic masterpieces using provided materials, with community voting and prizes for the “worst” creations. Register in link 🎨

Inova Blood Drive.11am-3pm @ Beth Sholom Congregation
Community blood drive to support Inova's network of 24 area hospitals with critical blood supply needs. Schedule appointment in link, bring ID & arrive well-hydrated ⚕

Allen Carroll: Telling Stories with Maps. 5pm @ Politics & Prose
Former National Geographic chief cartographer and founder of ArcGIS StoryMaps presents his guide to transforming place-based data into compelling multimedia narratives combining interactive maps, photos, and text. First come, first serve seating 📕