Starlight Campfire, Noyes Lane Street Fair Benefit, Rock Creek Trail Bike Ride and More in Montgomery County This Weekend

By Kerri Gaither

Patch compiles a list of activities and events going on in and around your town each weekend. Here's some of what's happening this weekend:

Noyes Lane Street Fair Benefit

·      Where:   1711 Noyes Lane Silver Spring.

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m.

·      Description:  Live music, free food, moon bounces, face painting and a raffle and much more.

·      Cost: $20 donation suggested.

Rock Creek Trail Bike Ride

·      Where:  Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda.

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.

·      Description:  10-mile round-trip bike ride to Lake Needwood. 

·      Cost:  Free. Register at ParkPASS.org.

Nourish Now Canned Food Drive at Kentlands Giant Foods

·      Where:  229 Kentlands Blvd. Gaithersburg.

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, Sunday, Aug. 4

·      Description:  Nourish Now is hosting a canned food drive at Giant Foods in the Kentlands Shopping Center.

·      Cost:  Free

Starlight Campfire

·      Where:  Black Hill Visitor Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds.

·      When:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 8:30 p.m.

·      Description:  Cozy fire, night sky and tales about the constellations while roasting marshmallows.  Bring your own chairs and blankets. S’mores provided.

·      Cost:  $5

Cookie Moon

·      Where:  Black Hill Visitor Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds.

·      When:  Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m.

·      Description:  Oreo cookies will be used to learn about the phases of the moon and other lunar facts.

·      Cost:  $5

Hike to Cool Spring

·      Where:  Black Hill Visitor Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds.

·      When:  Sunday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.

·      Description:  Nature lovers are invited to join a naturalist for a hike to the spring and along the edge of Little Seneca Lake. Babies and tots who can be carried are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. Transportation will be provided to trailhead. Wear shoes appropriate for hiking and bring water; hats are recommended.

·      Cost: $5

Sunday Afternoon Waltz

·      Where:  Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.

·      When:  Sunday, Aug. 4, 2:30 p.m.

·      Description:  Waltz Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park.

·      Cost:  $10

Cirque Italia "Spectacular Water Circus"

·      Where:  The Great Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick.

·      When:  Friday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m.

·      Description:  Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance of European style complete with a state that holds 35,000 gallongs of water.

·      Cost:  Visit: www.cirqueitalia.com for tickets.

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Know of any other fun events going on this weekend? Tell us about them in the comments!