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Get Out! Weekend Activities in Downtown

You've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue.

Check out our picks for activities to enjoy and new places/things/people to see!


Fiesta Asia

Where/When: Ellsworth Drive, Sunday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Why Go: The 6th annual Fiesta Asia will have music, dance, food, martial arts and crafts - something for everyone!   

Price: FREE

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Earth Day 5K

Where/When: Intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive, Saturday, April 30 at 8:00 a.m.

Why Go: You can get some exercise and help out the Nature Conservancy and the Oyster Recovery Partnership

Price: $30 to register

Where/When: Ellsworth Drive and Georgia Avenue, Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Why Go: A bountiful selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, locally produced meats, cheeses and other foods!

Price: Varies by vendor.

SHRED IT DAY

Where/When: Montgomery County Police Department at 801 Sligo Avenue on Saturday, April 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why Go: You can safely shred all of those documents that have been piling up, while the kids enjoy a moon bounce, popcorn, temporary tattoos, a Rark Police Officer with horse and a magician!.

Price: Free.

Where/When: Veteran’s Plaza (Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street) between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Why Go:  There are new treasures waiting to be found each week – antiques, crafts, artwork, imported goods and much more!

Price: Varies by vendor.

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