Farmers Market
- Located behind the shops on Laurel Ave.
- Open on Sundays year-round from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Fresh local produce, breads, pastries, meats, artisan cheeses, eggs, and baked goods are all sold here.
- Both organic and non-organic goods are offered.
Takoma Park Street Festival
- Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023, 10 am to 5 pm.
- Returning for its 42nd year.
- Includes music, vendors, food, and fun.
- Is spread out along Carroll Ave in Takoma Park.
- Both local and non-local vendors come to sell their delicious food.
Takoma Park Folk Festival
- Was first held in 1978 at the local junior high school.
- A celebration for and by Takoma Park residents.
- A free annual festival featuring music from around the world on six different stages.
- Also includes children activities, a crafts show, and ethnic food.
- The festival works with volunteers from local non-profits.
- Occurs every September.
4th of July Parade
- Believed to be one of the oldest Independence Day celebrations along the East Coast.
- Has been occurring for the past 133 years.
- Includes a parade that goes through the main roads in Takoma Park, a fireworks display at the local middle school, and several other celebrations.
- The parade begins at 10 am.
- Growing up the parade always set up and passed by our house. As children, my siblings and I would sell lemonade to citizens and those participating in the parade.