WHEATON, Md. – Join Montgomery Parks every Wednesday evening in September for a free concert at Brookside Gardens. The Fall Twilight Concert series offers visitors a chance to enjoy free live concerts on the Visitor Center lawn, while picnicking or enjoying food and drinks purchased from vendors.
What: Fall Twilight Concert Series
When: Wednesdays in September, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD
Parking: Available in the Visitor Center parking lot at 1800 Glenallan Ave. or the Conservatory parking lot at 1500 Glenallan Ave.
“As fall arrives, summer vacations end and we get into the rhythm of back to work and school,” said Stephanie Oberle, director of Brookside Gardens. “The Twilight Concerts are a perfect way to reset with nature, music, and community. Come alone or with your friends and family to gather on the lawn to picnic, dance or just relax and enjoy the music.”
The concert series is one of the few times picnicking is allowed in Brookside Gardens. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets for seating. Hammocks, tables, beach umbrellas, pop-up tents and other structures are not allowed. Smoking and alcohol are prohibited.
Fall Twilight Concert Series Schedule
September 3, 2025
Music: Son Horizonte /Latin Pop
Refreshments:
Tacos El Pariente / Mexican food (tacos, burritos, tortas, birria with vegetarian options)
Once Upon A Potato / Custom potato bowls with an international flair (vegetarian options)
Ben & Jerry’s of Rockville / Assorted ice creams
September 10, 2025
Music: Patty Reese / 70’s & 80’s Rock Hits
Refreshments:
Money Muscle BBQ / BBQ Texas brisket and wood fired pizza
Two Smooth Dudes / Loaded tater tots, healthy wraps (vegetarian options)
Ben & Jerry’s of Rockville / Assorted ice creams
September 17, 2025
Music: The Sidleys/ Indie Rock/Soul
Refreshments:
Rice Around the World / Rice and salad bowls, wraps (vegetarian options)
The Crepe Shoppe / Sweet & savory crepes (vegetarian options)
Ben & Jerry’s of Rockville / Assorted ice creams
September 24, 2025
Music: The Olney Big Band/Traditional Big Band Jazz, Swing and Dance
Refreshments:
Catalyst Hot Dogs / Classic and specialty hot dogs
Bun’d Up / Taiwanese buns (vegetarian options)
Ben & Jerry’s of Rockville / Assorted ice creams
The Visitor Center lawn is a large grassy area that is relatively flat and accessible from a paved walkway. Anyone needing accommodations should contact Montgomery Parks Program Access team at Email: Program.Access@montgomeryparks.org or Phone: (301) 495-2581
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 414 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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