THURSDAY
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OCTOBER
The Ember List · Bethesda, MD
Things to do in Bethesda, MD
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 21 best things to do in Bethesda, MD between October 1 and October 7. Updated daily.
Highlights for October 1 – October 6
Warhammer Club for Tweens and Teens (Little Falls Library)
A library-run club where participants learn to build, paint, and play Warhammer tabletop games. Thursday, October 1, 4–5:30pm. Ages 12–18; supplies provided.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood (The Music Center at Strathmore)
An improv duo performs unscripted sketches and songs created from audience suggestions. Sunday, October 4, 4–6:30pm.
Teen Lounge (Davis Library)
A teen lounge offering space to study, play games, craft, and relax after school. Monday, October 5, 2:45–4:45pm. Ages Middle School to High School; materials provided.
Tuesday Teen Time (Connie Morella Library)
A monthly teen program featuring rotating activities such as board games, creative writing, or video game tournaments. Tuesday, October 6, 5–6:30pm. Ages Middle School to High School; limited to suggested age range.
Trivia Night at Caddies on Cordell (Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD)
A weekly trivia night with free entry, gift card prizes, and a happy hour pizza special. Tuesday, October 6, 7:30–9:30pm.
Our best picks: things to do in Bethesda, MD — October 1–7
Questions about this program? Contact Davis Library at 240-777-0922. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card . Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program unde…
Interested in learning about the game Warhammer? We have the supplies AND the people who can teach you how to play. Learn, build, paint, and prepare for gameplay (occurring outside of library) every Thursday. Program will end at 5:00 on October 15. For 12-18-year-olds Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery…
Travel back in time with our historical fiction book club! From political intrigue to daring romances, every month we visit a different period in time. Join us this June for The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. "A servant girl escapes from a colonial settlement in the wilderness. She carries nothing with her but her wits,…
Thursdays at 7pm before NFL! Dropping Beats, Not Balls! Name that tune, get bingo, win prizes! Happy Hour till 8pm!
FRIDAY
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OCTOBER
Do you have an interest in birding? Then join us for a morning of bird watching at Locust Grove Nature Center. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea from our tea station as you learn beginner birding techniques, or bring a thermos of your favorite breakfast beverage. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Bring your o…
Would you like to learn how to use ebooks and audiobooks? Don't know where to start? If so, Little Falls Library is here to help. Every other Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 4:00 PM, a library volunteer is here to help answer questions about setting up ebook and audiobook accounts. The applications covered are Libby,…
Paintings of Provence, Paris, Giverny, Brittany, Corsica, patisseries, vineyards and lavender invite the viewer into sumptuous spaces, awash with luminous colors. Travel down the Loire River, to a Normandy beach, to Luxembourg Gardens, to Mont Saint-Victoire. At every season, every time of day, in every region, France…
SATURDAY
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OCTOBER
Paintings of Provence, Paris, Giverny, Brittany, Corsica, patisseries, vineyards and lavender invite the viewer into sumptuous spaces, awash with luminous colors. Travel down the Loire River, to a Normandy beach, to Luxembourg Gardens, to Mont Saint-Victoire. At every season, every time of day, in every region, France…
The Writer’s Center welcomes 1455 to celebrate the launch of their Women Writers Anthology for a Q&A between 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy and local author Hannah Grieco, followed by readings from the anthology. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
SUNDAY
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OCTOBER
Join us for a fun-filled day of making at KID Museum! Enter a magical forest of light, meet and work with visiting artists, and explore our expanded maker studios featuring textiles, electronics, woodworking, and so much more. KID Museum is a one-of-a-kind experience like no other. Admission: $15.00 per person (ages 3…
Visitors will learn embroidery skills, like satin stich, and design raised embroidery pieces using hot glue and thread. Then, take your design home in a small embroidery hoop! *Accompanying caregivers are asked to purchase a ticket as well*
Paintings of Provence, Paris, Giverny, Brittany, Corsica, patisseries, vineyards and lavender invite the viewer into sumptuous spaces, awash with luminous colors. Travel down the Loire River, to a Normandy beach, to Luxembourg Gardens, to Mont Saint-Victoire. At every season, every time of day, in every region, France…
Visitors can bring their own project or start from scratch on one of our pre-selected starter projects. They will have 90 minutes in the studio to work on their project with the support of a maker educator but are not guaranteed a finished project in a single session. Tools Available: Sewing Machine, Hand Sewing, Loom…
Comedic chaos ensues as the veteran improv duo build unscripted sketches and songs entirely from audience suggestions.
MONDAY
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OCTOBER
Join us for a game! This is for people who already know how to play Mah Jongg. Please choose the Monday OR Tuesday session; please do not attend both. The Tuesday session meets from 1-3 p.m. every Tuesday. This event is held with the Village of North Bethesda. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library-Montgomery Co…
Looking for a place to hangout after school? Visit the Teen Lounge to study, meet new people, play games, make crafts, or just relax! Games and materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0922 Check out the MCPL teen page for resources and program…
TUESDAY
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OCTOBER
Join us for a game! This is for people who already know how to play Mah Jongg. Please choose the Monday OR Tuesday Mah Jongg session; please do not attend both. This event is held with the Village of North Bethesda. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library-Montgomery County. Questions about this program? Contact D…
Each month we will have have a different activity or theme. Perhaps we will play some board game, or maybe explore creative writing or a video game tournament. A teen friendly and relaxing space. Questions about this program? Contact Connie Morella Library at 240-777-0970. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find…
Join us in the Little Falls Library Meeting Room on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 PM to practice English conversation in a friendly, informal setting. All are welcome. No registration is required. Questions about the program? Contact the Little Falls Library at 240-773-9520.
Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM Free to play! Gift Card Prizes 1st – $40 2nd – $25 3rd – $15 Happy Hour 3-10 PM | 1/2 off pizza all day!
WEDNESDAY
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OCTOBER
Do enjoy taking a break and knitting or crocheting? What about embroidery? If so, join us and relax in a group of fiber enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your projects and work on them in a laid-back setting. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Questions about this program? Contac…
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