Get Out: Weekend Activities in Downtown

Start your weekend off with a list of events to enjoy yourself in Silver Spring and around the county. Check out our picks for activities and events to enjoy and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore!

1. LIVE MUSIC AT MCGINTY'S PUB

Where/When: McGinty's Public House located on 911 Ellsworth Dr. in Silver Spring. The band is set to play at Friday, Oct. 7, at 10 p.m.

Why go: The festival will include two performance stages presenting traditional music and dance from around the world. There will also a parade and a “Raising the Sun” ceremony! Silver Spring Patch will be there so you can meet the editor.

Pricing: Free.

2. FENWICK BEER AND WINE FREE TASTING

Where/When: Fenwick Beer and Wine is located on 1327 Fenwick Lane in downtown Silver Spring. Join them on Friday, Oct. 7, at 4:30 p.m.

Why go: Fall is here and so are the wonderful seasonal flavors, including pumpkin and apple spice. You can stop by for a taste test of Lagunitas, one of their newest beer brands, and check out their wide variety of international wines.

Pricing: Free.

3. ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT BETHESDA'S NEW FOUNTAIN

Where/When: The new fountain in front of Bethesda's Barnes and Noble, which is located at 4801 Bethesda Ave. in Bethesda. Grab a scope on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 1-3 p.m.

Why go: Celebrate the grand re-opening of Bethesda's new fountain with free ice cream samples from Haagen-Dazs, and free sunglasses for kids and discounts from My Eye Dr.

Pricing: Free.

4. CABIN JOHN "EYE SPY" HALLOWEEN TRAIN

Where/When: The Cabin John mini-train at Cabin John Regional Park, 7400 Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda. Jump on the train Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9, from 3-8 p.m.

Why go: Grab the kids for this not-so-haunted train ride through Cabin John Park. Perfect for the little ones.

Pricing: $6; $5 with canned food donation.

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Where/When: Strathmore, which is located at 10701 Rockville Pike in Rockville. The celebration kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: The Chinese American community of the Greater Washington Area sponsors this concert to celebrate the founding of the Republic of China in 1911. The Mousou band and chorus, with more than 100 members, will be performing.

Pricing: Free.