Friends of The Colonnade - located in the Kentlands

09/26/2026

Selections from iconic American photographers Diane Arbus, Roy DeCarava, Walker Evans, Gordon Parks, and Ming Smith are featured in the exhibition “Ties of our common kindred” on view in the Gallery building.

Admission is always free. Reserve your tickets online.

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

🍂✨ Save the Date! ✨🍂

Oktoberfest is back for its 33rd year! 🎉 Grab your stein, pull on your lederhosen, and join us on Sunday, October 11 from noon–5 p.m. for an afternoon full of:

🎶 Live music & dancing
🥨 Authentic German food
🛍️ Local artisans & vendors
👨‍👩‍👧 Fun for all ages

🍻 Admission & parking are FREE → Visit https://gburg.md/Oktoberfest for full details

09/26/2026

There's a difference between looking and seeing. Our new Mindful Photography class uses the stillness of mindfulness to calm the mind and sharpen the focus while you capture beautiful sights around the garden.

Join multi-media producer and photographer, Melissa Stonehill, for this unique photography experience rooted in the Look Again method. Any camera, including your smartphone, can be used in this class and each participant will leave with a print of their work! Learn more and register on Active Montgomery https://mocoparks.org/4xXOIA4

09/26/2026

🍷🏈🎶 THE REST OF THE WEEK IS LOOKING GOOD AT GRAPE ESCAPE! 🎶🏈🍺

We’ve got trivia, Ladies Night, live music, Happy Hour AND football waiting for you in Kentlands — so text the group chat and make some plans! 🙌

🧠 WEDNESDAY | 7 PM
It’s Pour House Trivia Night! Grab your smartest friends, order a drink and see if your team has what it takes! 🏆

🍷 THURSDAY
💃 Ladies Night | 5–8 PM
🏃 Runner’s Group | 6 PM
Come run, sip, unwind or just hang out!

🎸 FRIDAY | 7 PM
Kick off the weekend with Steve Neugboren LIVE! 🎶
Come early for Happy Hour from 4–7 PM, grab your favorite drink and stay for the music!

🍻 SATURDAY
No agenda required — just Happy Hour from 4–7 PM, good drinks and a great place to spend your Saturday with friends.

🏈🍺 SUNDAY = FOOTBALL + ALL-DAY HAPPY HOUR!

Football season is BACK, and Sundays are meant for cold beer, wine, friends and the game! 🙌 Come grab a seat, bring your crew and catch the football action with us.

And because it’s Sunday…

🔥 HAPPY HOUR IS ALL DAY! 🔥
🍺 $1 OFF Draft Beer
🍷 $2 OFF Wine by the Glass
🍷 50% OFF House Wine

Hungry during the game? Bring in your favorite food or order something to Grape Escape and make yourself comfortable.🍕🍗🌮

📲 Don’t just scroll past — make the plans!
Bring the neighbors. Bring the group chat. Bring your football crew. Whether you’re here for trivia, live music, Happy Hour or Sunday football, **there’s a reason to Escape this week.** ❤️

📍 Grape Escape Kentlands
223 Kentlands Blvd • Gaithersburg, MD

Come for a drink. Stay for the fun. See you at the Escape! 🍷🍺🏈🎶

09/26/2026

This tranquil adults-only winery feels like a hidden paradise.

09/26/2026