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π± Patch AM: Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival and 11 more events
Also check out Frederick Ski Swap on the Germantown Patch calendar

Good morning Germantown! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Frederick Ski Swap at Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair
- BOOs & Brews Halloween Fundraiser at The Comus Inn
- Pickleball - 16+ - Drop-In at Germantown Community Recreation Center
... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
📸 Around Germantown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown
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★ Featured events ★
- Frederick Ski Swap →
Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
9:00 am - BOOs & Brews Halloween Fundraiser →
The Comus Inn, 23900 Old Hundred Rd, Dickerson
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Pickleball - 16+ - Drop-In
Germantown Community Recreation Center
5:30 pm - Basketball – Drop-in
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Badminton – Drop-in
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
7:00 pm - Basketball - 18+ Drop In
Germantown Community Recreation Center
7:30 pm - Ping Pong - 55+ Drop-in
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
9:00 am - Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
Butler's Orchard, Germantown - Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
Butler's Orchard, Germantown - Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
Butler's Orchard, Germantown - Germantown October Fest 2026 →
Germantown MD - Germantown October Fest →
Germantown Town Center, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown
11:00 am - Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
Butler's Orchard, Germantown - Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
Butler's Orchard, Germantown
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Identity, Inc. Awarded Nearly $210,000 to Support Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village Communities (mocoshow.com)
- The Top 25 Middle Schools in Maryland, According to 2026 Niche Report (mocoshow.com)
- Montgomery Co. schools planning for the future with closure and consolidation engagement meetings (wtop.com)
Clarksburg
- Sarah Harris Murder Details and investigation Timeline (moviedelic.com)
Ok Germantown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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