Veterans Salute, Field of Screams, Corktoberfest, Zombie Walk + Truck Touch: Bethesda Weekend Events

Here are some of the theater productions, live music performances and other weekend activities happening Oct. 23-25 courtesy of the MyMCMedia.org calendar:

Friday, October 23

• Sandy Spring Museum’s art exhibit “Two for One: Photographic Combinations using the Museum Collection” is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Here’s your chance to see 11 new international award-winning animated short films at AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring. The ‘17th Annual Animation Show of Shows‘ opens today for one week only.
• The Wheaton Pop Up Film Fest features film screenings and panel discussions. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center. Please note the event is sold out.
• Enjoy a spooky nature hike, magic show and more at the Croyden Creek Nature Center in Rockville from 6 to 8 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• The popular Field of Screams features four haunts in Olney. Opens at 6:30 p.m.
• Markoff’s Haunted Forest opens the gates at 7 p.m. Online ticket purchases is recommended. The forest features two trails and numerous events from zip-lines to zombie hunts.
• The Kensington Arts Theatre-2nd Stage’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn at 7:30 p.m. is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and older.
• It’s Dance Night at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club with music by Tito Puente Jr and his orchestra.

Saturday, October 24

• Sandy Spring Museum’s art exhibit “Two for One: Photographic Combinations using the Museum Collection” is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The 17th Annual Animation Show of Shows continues at AFI Silver Theatre until Oct. 29. Times today at 1, 3 and 7:15 p.m.
• The Barnesville Basement Community Yard Sale takes place at The Barnesville School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Makerspace and Teecycle tables offer children the opportunity to create while parents shop.
• Do you children love Halloween and big trucks? Suburban Nursery School in Bethesda is hosting their 8th Annual Truck Touch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Halloween costumes encouraged.
• Rockville early voting is open form 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rockville City Hall.
• Enjoy a hay ride, straw maze, corn hole game and much more at the Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival in Germantown. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Honor & Gratitude: A Salute to Vietnam Veterans hosted by Bob Schieffer takes place at The Universities at Shady Grove from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• Wine lovers will want to check out the 1st CorktoberFest at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. The event features wine tasting from 19 Maryland and Virginia wineries, liver music, food and wine seminars. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Kensington Arts Theatre-2nd Stage’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn at 2 p.m. is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and older.
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• Police officers will collect tips and help serve Germantown Red Robin restaurant guests to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland today at the Tip a Cop event.
• Younger children may enjoy the ‘Eye Spy’ Halloween train ride at Cabin John Regional Park.
• The Taste of Downtown Crown offers food, live music, a beer garden and more from 1 to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit Manna Food.
• Imagination Stage presents When She had Wings at 1:30, 4 and 7 p.m.
• The popular Field of Screams features four haunts to choose in Olney. Opens at 6:30 p.m.
• Put on your Zombie look and hit the streets for the Silver Spring Zombie Walk.
• Markoff’s Haunted Forest opens the gates at 7 p.m. Online ticket purchases is recommended. The forest features two trails and numerous events from zip-lines to zombie hunts.
• The AFI Halloween on Screen series is showing “Day of the Dead” at 10 p.m. Many Zombies expected to attend.

Sunday, October 25

• The 17th Annual Animation Show of Shows continues at AFI Silver Theatre until Oct. 29. Times today at 3 and 9:20 p.m.
• The Barnesville Basement Community Yard Sale takes place at The Barnesville School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Makerspace and Teecycle tables offer children the opportunity to create while parents shop.
• Rockville early voting is open form 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rockville City Hall.
• Enjoy a hay ride, straw maze, corn hole game and much more at theButler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival in Germantown. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Kensington Arts Theatre-2nd Stage’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and older.
• Wine lovers will want to check out the 1st CorktoberFest at the county fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. The event features wine tasting from 19 Maryland and Virginia wineries, liver music, food and wine seminars. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kentlands Mansion Fall Bridal Showcase is open from noon to 4 p.m.
• Imagination Stage presents When She had Wings at 1:30 and 4 p.m.
• The Irish-American band Solas has two perfromances at BlackRock Center in Germantown at 3 and 7 p.m.
• Discover the newest geocache in Gaithersburg at the Geocache Flash Mob at the Latitutde Observatory at 4 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
• The popular Field of Screams features four haunts in Olney. Opens at 6:30 p.m.
• Maria Muldaur performs at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club at 7:30 p.m.
• Nicholas David performs at AMP by Strathmoree at 8 p.m.

»Zombie walk photo: Credit Mark Lobo via flickr Creative Commons