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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Brookside Gardens – Special Events

Fall Twilight Concert Series

Join us each Wednesday evening in September for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens!

Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited. Food trucks will also be available for your dining pleasure.

Concerts will take place on the lawn behind the Visitor Center located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD. Admission is free, and no registration is required. Parking is limited and available at the parking lots at 1800 Glenallan Avenue and 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD.

Wednesday, September 4 / 6-7:30pm

Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
Rockabilly/Classic Country/Western Swing

Food truck: The Crêpe Shoppe (savory and sweet crepes)

Wednesday, September 11 / 6-7:30pm

YötRöx
70’s & 80’s Rock Hits

Food trucks:

Wednesday, September 18 / 6-7:30pm

David Bach Consort
World Contemporary / Jazz

Food trucks:

Wednesday, September 25 / 6-7:30pm

René Ibañez & Cubano Groove
Latin/Cuban

Food Trucks:

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of the Performance
This event is free. Registration is not required.

Performance Location

Where to Park
Parking is limited and available at the Main Entrance 1800 Glenallan Avenue

  • Conservatory Entrance 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD.
  • NO parking allowed along Glenallan Avenue.

Arriving on foot or bike

  • Pedestrians can use either the entrance at:
    • 1800 Glenallan Avenue
    • 1500 Glenallan Avenue
    • 2000 Shorefield Road near the Wheaton Regional Park playground

Public Transportation

Event Seating

  • Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets for seating.
  • Hammocks, tables, beach umbrellas, portable pavilion tents, or pop-up tents are not allowed.

Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Food Options

  • Food trucks will be selling food (see above under each performance for details).
  • Picnics are permitted at Brookside Gardens at performance evenings only.

No Alcohol or Smoking Permitted

  • Alcohol of any kind is prohibited.
  • Smoking is prohibited.

Brookside Gardens Accessibility

  • This event is Generally Accessible according to the 2010 ADA Standards and Guidelines.
  • Accessible parking spaces are in the 1800 Glenallan Avenue and 1500 Glenallan Avenue parking lots.
  • 1800 Glennallen Avenue parking lot is Fully Accessible, and has 11 accessible parking spaces,
  • The performance will take place in the Visitor Center lawn.
  • There is a short distance between the 1800 Glenallan Avenue parking lot, and the Visitor Center lawn.
  • The Visitor Center lawn is a large grassy area that is relatively flat and accessible from a paved walkway.
  • If you or a member of your party needs additional accommodations, contact our Program Access team:

If you have additional questions