Free Family-Friendly Concerts on Friday Mornings
Little Jams brings live music to the parks for families to enjoy together!
Join us at 10 am for upbeat, family-friendly concerts featuring music for kids and adults alike.
- When: September 25, October 2, 9, 16
- 10 to 11:30 am
- Where: Cabin John Regional Park Amphitheater
- 7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817
See the map below for additional details.
Fall 2026 Lineup
September 25
La Unica
A Washington, DC-based five-piece band that plays carefully-selected covers and originals in a high-energy style that turns shy guests into party animals. La Unica’s outstanding musicianship and unique “Irish Latin Rock” style greatly expand the band’s repertoire. The Washington Post called La Unica a “pan-genre party band”, and their fans call them exciting, creative, and high-energy. A celebratory atmosphere at every live show, La Unica will catch you by surprise as you’re invited to dance, laugh, and join the fun.
October 2
Zachary Smith & The Mardi Gras Kings
Zachary Smith has been performing on the East Coast for over 30 years. His band, Zachary Smith & the Mardi Gras Kings (formerly the “Dixie Power Trio”), mixes zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans jazz, and funk for high-energy and unforgettable performances.
October 9
Ted Garber
Self-styled “Blues Americana Rocker” Ted Garber emerged on Washington, DC’s original music scene in 2005 with the local release of two debut albums: the solo Ted Garber EP and Achilles’ Heel. Ted began performing in New Orleans while attending Tulane University and has performed at DC’s 9:30 Club, Blues Alley, Strathmore, and Nashville’s Bluebird Café. Ted has also performed at Montgomery Parks’ Sligo Creek Fest, Sunday Serenade, and previous Acoustics and Ales events.
October 16
Jennifer Schimpf Trio
Local Annapolis singer-songwriter, Jennifer Schimpf is an energetic force to be reckoned with. The release of her EP “Static in the Attic” in the early winter of 2022 was accompanied by a sold out release show. She has since been performing regularly around the Annapolis area and continues to write and promote new music. Empathetic, charming and honest, she strives to share her inner world with those around her.
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For more information, please visit the Sponsorship package linked here.