Civic Center Park Puppet Show presents “Rufus: A story of acceptance and inclusion”

Sat · Sep 26·10 AM – 11 AM·Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road, Rockville, MD

Discover the wonders of nature with your toddler through hands-on activities, short hikes, crafts, and more! This engaging program is designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration in young nature lovers. Ages 2-5. Registration begins August 11 for Rockville residents. General Registration begins August 13.

Sat · Sep 26·11 AM – 5 PM·Rockville Town Center, North Washington Street and Middle Lane, Rockville, MD

The City of Rockville’s Rocktobierfest celebrates German culture with beer, bands, bratwurst, and more! This annual Oktoberfest festival began in 2017 as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of Rockville’s sister city relationship with Pinneberg, Germany, and has continued ever since. This free festival features tw…

Sat · Sep 26·1 PM – 2 PM·Meadowside Nature Center · Rockville

Paws of your dogs, and paw paws from our trees, what could make for a better jamboree? Join us in celebrating a harvest of a local staple fruit with samplings of edible and quaffable treats for both human and canine. Couple the exploration of the pawpaw via the senses with a voyage of the mind by joining a jaunt on the…

Fri · Sep 4·8 PM – 10:30 PM·F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD

3 perfor ma nces | Sept. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. | Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. Set against the political upheaval of 1660 Derbyshire, this concert production of Sullivan’s rarely performed “Haddon Hall” unfolds as a rehearsal within the historic estate itself, weaving together romance, history, and intrigue. At its heart is Dorothy Ve…

Mon · Sep 7·8 AM – 5 PM·Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD

City government is closed for the holiday.

Tue · Sep 8·9 AM – 4:30 PM·Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD

Explore “The World As We View It,” a new exhibition by the Montpelier Printmakers at the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery. Artists David Brosch, Julie Polt, Sarah Presley, Sharon Sefton, and Michael G. Stewart share their unique perspectives of the world through a variety of printmaking techniques, paintings, and mixed med…