🌲Tragedy on Billy Goat Trail: a 53-year-old West Virginia man died Monday after a fall at “The Traverse” on Trail A. Watch DC News Now’s coverage [DC News Now]

🩰 Winter dance classes just posted: The Movement Endeavor’s winter dance classes for kids at Potomac Glen Day School spans wobbly tots to plié-ready. Scan the schedule by age and snag your slot

🐷 Cabin John’s beloved Porky the Litter Eater just got a makeover: fresh brick, polished snout, crisp nameplate, and his “glass gives me a tummy ache” voice back. See the glow-up video [MoCo Show]

🍷 Now uncorked in Downtown Crown: Sixty Vines pours 60 wines on tap with shareable, vineyard inspired plates in a bright, buzzy room. Peek the menus and grab a reservation

👔 Collars & Co. just popped up at Congressional Plaza: Bethesda brand, Shark Tank alum, polos with dress collars, plus a selfie-ready ’57 Porsche. See what’s in stock

🎟️ Tickets for two MoCo winter holiday favorites are live: Brookside Gardens’ Garden of Lights (Nov 21–Jan 4) and at 10am today for Gaithersburg’s 3.5-mile Winter Lights drive (Nov 28–Dec 31)

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MCPS Boundary Study: Crown & Damascus In-Person Session | 6:30-7:30pm and 7:30–8:30pm @ Seneca Valley High School
MCPS presents boundary options for new Crown High and the Damascus expansion, with maps, articulation patterns, tables, an interactive map, and a survey for feedback. 🏫

PCV Speaker Series: Long-Term Care Questions? Here’s What to Know | 3-5pm @ Potomac Community Center
Potomac Community Village hosts a frank long-term care briefing with Assisting Hands’ Steve Lorberbaum and insurance expert Kim Natovitz, covering planning basics, costs, and Medicare myths. Register in link🧭

Elm Therapy & Wellness: Shopping & Discussion | 6–8pm @ Apricot Lane
Shop local while licensed therapist Katrina Kessler shares real-world parenting tools trained under “Good Inside” guru Dr. Becky. 10% of proceeds benefit Cold Spring Elementary PTA. 🛍️

MCPS Boundary Study: Crown & Damascus Virtual Session | 7-8pm @ Virtual
MCPS presents boundary options for new Crown High and the Damascus expansion, with maps, articulation patterns, tables, an interactive map, and a survey for feedback. Zoom link in page 🏫

Theatre@CBT Auditions for Annie | 7-9pm @ B’nai Tzedek
Open, community casting for ages 6+ with roles for singers and non-singers alike. Prepare a non-Annie song, bring sheet music or a track, and show your sparkle. Walk-ins OK + bring sheet music or a backing track 🎭

A Perfect Storm: Nelson Simon on Soul of the Hurricane | 10:30am–12:00pm @ Potomac Community Center
PCC Seniors and Potomac Community Village co-host author-actor Nelson Simon, reliving his voyage into Hurricane Grace that became Soul of the Hurricane, a riveting survival-and-storytelling hour. Free and open to all; register in link. ⛵

Art in Nature: Nature Journaling for Adults and for Kids | 5–6:30pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Unwind with a naturalist-led journaling session capturing fall color, then a trail walk, with a concurrent kids class, grown-ups and artists creating side by side. Register in link + bring a sketchpad and pencil 🍁

Fridays at the Farm: Crab Feast & BBQ Buffet | 5:30–8:30pm @ Smokey Glen Farm
All-you-can-eat crabs, spiced shrimp, and classic BBQ plus charcoal-baked pies and mini golf, a breezy family Friday on Smokey Glen’s country spread with playgrounds and horseshoes. Tickets in link, rain or shine 🦀

Parents’ Night Out: Halloween | 6–9pm @ My Gym Potomac
Score three kid-free hours while your 3–9 year olds tackle obstacle courses, costume games, and pizza-fueled play, supervised for a spooky evening you can enjoy. Potty-independent kids welcome; book in link 🎃

Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show | 11am–3:30pm @ Glenview Mansion
From Packards to Ferraris, hundreds of gleaming classics roll onto the lawn with 33 clubs, live blues, flea market finds, and the coveted Mayor and Council Award. 🚗

Fall Festival | 1–3pm @ Potomac Community Recreation Center
Face painting, games, fall crafts, a moon bounce, and cheerful chaos for all ages hosted by Friends of the Potomac Community Rec Center. 🍁

Oktoberfest 2025: An International Celebration | 1–6pm @ German International School
Raise a stein to live oompah, bratwurst, pretzels, vendor market, kids zone, and friendly onstage contests to support GISW’s Global Learning Fund. Free entry; donations appreciated. Beer garden 21+. 🥨

Arts Olympiad: Sports + Art Mashup | 4–5pm @ Potomac Library
Kids 8–12 turn favorite sports into art for International Child Art Foundation’s Arts Olympiad, with a shot at the 2026 World Children’s Festival in DC. Free, materials provided 🎨

Halloween on the Green | 11am–1pm @ Cabin John Village
Costumes encouraged for a family spree with a foam party, live music, face painting, balloon art, DIY mask decorating, and a photo station on Village Green. 🎃

Orangetheory x StretchZone Potomac Fundraiser for Hope Connections | 12:30pm @ Orangetheory Park Potomac
Tackle a special 90-minute Orangetheory class supporting Hope Connections, with Stretch Zone Potomac prepping you before and loosening you after, an interval burn with neighbors. Donate via link to reserve your spot. 🧡

Washington Folk Festival | 12–9pm @ Glen Echo Park
Five stages of music, dance, and storytelling from bluegrass to Klezmer, plus food trucks, a free all-volunteer Glen Echo tradition that closes with a contra dance. Full schedule and park map in link. 🎻

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

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