KID Museum Grand Opening – Sunday – Davis Library in Bethesda
A new activity center complete with 3-D printers, laser cutters and a variety of electronics will open its doors for the first time to the public at 10 a.m. Sunday in Bethesda’s Davis Library. The center is designed to attract kids and get them interested in science, math, engineering and technology. The KID Museum will invite local artists, scientists and inventors to lead structured workshops. Activities are geared toward children ages 6 to 14 and focus on what kids are learning in county schools.
The grand opening event runs until 5 p.m. Children will be able to build flying toys, robots and simple electronic circuits, among other activities. The 7,500-square-foot center is located inside the Davis Library at 6400 Democracy Blvd. Admission is $8 per person.
Silver Spring Zombie Walk on Saturday night – Walk begins at Sligo and Georgia avenues
Don’t worry about those zombies in Silver Spring on Saturday night, they’re just taking a stroll. Participants in the annual walk will gather from 7 to 8 p.m. next to Jackie’s Restaurant at 8081 Georgia Avenue and then walk along Sligo Avenue and turn north onto Georgia Avenue. A zombie dance party will begin on Fenton Street and the walk ends at AFI Silver Theatre around 9 p.m. Several roads on the route will be closed for the walk. Event organizers ask participants to focus on having fun, to not be too evil-looking, and to refrain from doing “stupid stuff.” Piratz Tavern will be hosting a Zombie Ball during and after the event at its 8402 Georgia Ave. location.
Zombies swarm a car during a previous Zombie Walk in Silver Spring. Photo by Kevin Harber on Flickr.
Oktoberfest at Gallery Bethesda on Saturday – 4800 Auburn Ave., Bethesda
Gallery Bethesda, the new apartment building in Woodmont Triangle, is inviting the public to sip beer, try some food and tour its building during Saturday’s Oktoberfest. The event will include outdoor games, about 10 beers available to try and music. The event begins at 2 p.m. and is open to those age 21 or older.
Kentlands Mansion Fall Bridal Show on Sunday – 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg
Plan your wedding all in one place at Kentlands Mansion, a 19th century estate in Gaithersburg. Caterers, photographers, event planners, musicians, makeup artists and hotel representatives will be on hand at the Kentlands Mansion Fall Bridal Show to help you decide wedding or event details. The event begins Sunday at noon. Admission is $5 per person.
