Get Out: 9/30 - 10/2

When/Where: Saturday, October 1st 2:30 pm 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD

Why Go? Gorgeous gourds galore! Really, fall is the only time of year when it’s acceptable to glorify the bizarre and misshapen gourd. Learn why it became such an Autumn staple.

Pricing: $3

When/Where: Saturday, October 1st 11:30 am Ridge Rd & Father Hurley Blvd, Germantown, MD

Why Go? It may not be Munich, but Germantown has to be the uber locale to host the Bavarian beer festival. See details here.

Pricing: FREE

When/Where: Saturday, October 1st 12:00 pm 18125 Comus Rd, Dickerson, MD

Why Go? Expel your frustrations from the work week by doing two things: 1. Stomping grapes and 2. Drinking wine which springs from such squished grapes. Then take those purple toes on a tour of the winery.

Pricing: $15 in advance, $20 at the door (must be 21 for admission)

When/Where: Saturday, October 1st 10:00 am 923 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD

Why Go? Living Ruff and Downtown Silver Spring are proud to present this doggy day. Meet local rescue centers reps (along with their 4-legged friends available for adoption) and learn about all things canine. Who knows, you might even go home with a new best friend.

Pricing: FREE (reservations required by calling 301-581-5109)

When/Where: Saturday, October 1st 10:15 am 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD

Why Go? Watch the kids absorb the photography exhibition and express their own perspective in a hands-on activity. An adult Art Talk and Tour (led by the curator) will be held at 1 pm.

Pricing: FREE

When/Where: Sunday, October 2nd 10:00 am

6951 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Why go? Celebrate music, art, and community in beautiful downtown Takoma Park. Take in the historic scenery, which is set against an idyllic background of bungalows and Victorians.

Pricing: FREE