Get Out: Ideas for the Weekend

The weather’s getting cooler, but there’s still plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy this weekend in and around Bethesda. Throw in a few art exhibitions, author readings, and benefit concerts, and you’re set for a well-rounded weekend. Our picks:

1.

Where/When: 5:30p.m. Friday – 1:30a.m. Saturday at

Why Go: Enjoy drink specials, a silent auction, live jazz by the Chuck Dolan Quartet and classic rock from 2ndSole, all to benefit

Pricing: Free admission.

2.  

Where/When: 6-9p.m. Friday in Rockville Town Square, East Middle Lane and Maryland Ave. in Rockville

Why Go: Enjoy live music every Friday evening in September in Rockville Town Square, along with food and drink specials at neighboring restaurants. This weekend, the Sons of Pirates will play beach music and acoustic rock.

Price: Free

3.

Where/When: noon-6p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 1 – 30, at the

Why Go: Check out the artwork of the for the Trawick Prize, a regional visual art competition.

Pricing: Free

4.

Where/When: 8a.m. Sunday, beginning and ending on Bethesda Lane

Why Go: Celebrate the life of slain Lululemon employee Jayna Murray by participating this event, planned in her honor. Proceeds will benefit the Jayna Murray Foundation.

Pricing: $35

5.

Where/When: 2-4p.m. Sunday at the

Why Go: Poet Cynthia Atkins and novelist Ray Robertson will read from their work.

Pricing: $5 suggested donation

6. 

Where/When: 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis; weekends through Sunday, Oct. 23

Why Go: Everyone can take part in fun activities and games, watch jousts and shows, eat some turkey legs, see knights, princesses, amazing costumes and so much more! Visit the festival’s website for more information. 

Pricing: $19 for adults 16-61, $16 for seniors 62 and up, $9 for children 7 to 15 years old. Children 6 and under are admitted free of charge. A two-day pass is $28, a six-day subscription is $60, a nine-day subscription is $81 and a 19-day subscription is $120. Group rates are also available.