Weekend Events Near Potomac: Fine Art Festival, Farmers Market, B&O Railroad Open House and More

Cinderella

• Where: 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.
• When: April 25 through June 9. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Description: An elegant production of the classic children’s favorite, and set in 17th-century France.
• Cost: $10.

3rd Annual Silver Spring Fine Art Festival

• Where: 880 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring.
• When: Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.
• Description: Visitors are invited to view art by painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, digital artists, glass, fiber and ceramic artisans; also artwork in mixed-media, metal, and wood.  
• Cost: Free.

• Where: 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.
• When: Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m.
• Description: Musical based on the comic strip and books by Lincoln Peirce. Appropriate for ages 5 and up.
• Cost: $19.

• Where: 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville.
• When: Friday, May 3, 8 a.m.
• Description: Shakespeare’s tale of love and forgiveness, The Tempest, is presented by the Rockville Little Theatre.
• Cost: $18.

Six Flags Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

• Where: 13710 Central Ave., Upper Marlboro.
• When: Sunday, May 5, 10:30 a.m.
• Description: On May 5, Six Flags America will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, presented by Ortega, with a lineup of entertainment, games, prizes, food and a special Coasters After Dark ride time.
• Cost: $59.99.

Free Open House Silver Spring Historical B&O RR station

• Where: 8100 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.
• When: Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.
• Description: Family event presented by Montgomery Preservation, Inc. and the Silver Spring Historical Society. Admission to the building and public houses are free this weekend only.   
• Cost: Free.

Silver Spring Nursery School’s 10th Annual Truck Touch

• Where: 10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring.
• When: Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.
• Description: Family event hosted by the Silver Spring Nursery School.
• Cost: $5.

Burtonsville Farmers Market

• Where: 2410 Spencerville Rd., Burtonsville.
• When: Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m.
• Description: Farmers market, hand-crafts and more.
• Cost: Free.

3rd Annual Naptown barBAYq Contest & Music Festival

• Where: 1450 Generals Highway, Crownsville.
• When: Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m.
• Description: The festival is a family affair and will feature food, libations, continuous live music from two stages, activities for all ages, arts and crafts vendors and cooking demonstrations.
• Cost: $10.