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Gaithersburg
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ District Harley-Davidson at 7830 Airpark Road in Gaithersburg closed after years of serving local riders — the dealership thanked customers and called the closure 'the end of a great ride'. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Aldi has removed self-checkout lanes at its Germantown and Montgomery Village stores in Montgomery County to improve the shopper experience — some locations will still offer self-checkout as the company tests new checkout formats. The MoCo Show
- ➤ The Crêpe Shoppe Café will open its first brick-and-mortar location on Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. at 202 Ellington Blvd in Downtown Crown—offering both sweet and savory crêpes prepared with seasonal ingredients. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Hobby Lobby has begun hiring for its upcoming Gaithersburg store, its first in Montgomery County, and posted a retail co-manager opening at 15750 Shady Grove Road—the former longtime Best Buy location. The store is not set to open soon but further job listings will be added as work progresses. The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Composer Sam Post and pianist Ralitza Patcheva performed 12 reimagined pieces from their new album The Well-Tampered Clavier at the Redeemer Church in Glen Echo on October 18th as they reshaped Bach's music with modern rhythms. The performance was followed by a reception and was recorded at the Levine School of Music before being released by ACIS. The MoCo Show
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Located near Dickerson, Sugarloaf Mountain stands 800 feet above the surrounding land because erosion wore away the softer rock over millions of years—leaving behind a resistant quartzite ridge that now attracts local hikers. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland residents in Gaithersburg and surrounding areas received a new 227 area code for new service since June 14, which means all local calls must now use 10 digits. Existing phone numbers remain unchanged, and users should update devices and contact lists to include the new code—this overlay ensures the region has enough numbers for future growth. The MoCo Show
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food + Wine picked Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg as one of 12 very beautiful vineyards to visit this harvest season after a special wine tasting event last night that served reserve wines, fresh bread and garden snacks with a view of a 6:26 p.m. sunset. The farm, known for its earth-friendly ways, asks for a $26 fee + $85 tasting fee that covers a three-hour visit and begins with a glass of Blanc de Blancs. The MoCo Show
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Discover Dance
5:00 PM — Casey Community Center — Cost TBA — Children will enjoy dance through music and creative expression in a fun environment.
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Game Days at Dave & Buster's
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 10 wings for $10 — Score big with game day deals and enjoy a fun atmosphere.
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Haunted House Keepsake Workshop
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Registration required — Create spooky handprint ghosts and a keepsake haunted house picture with your child.
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Skateboarding Group Lesson
10 AM – 12 PM — Gaithersburg Skate Park — Registration required — Learn new tricks and improve your skills in a tailored group setting.
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Game Days at Dave & Buster's
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Special deals on wings — Experience game day excitement with food deals and fun activities.
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Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run
7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a community group run through the beautiful Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.
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Halloween Boo Bash at Dave & Buster's
4-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — $14.99 — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly activities, crafts, and games in a safe environment.
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The Upcounty Hub Five-Year Anniversary Gala
6-9 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Tickets available — Celebrate 5 years of community impact with dinner, live entertainment, and inspiring stories.
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Halloween Pint Night!
6-8 p.m. — Dogfish Head Alehouse — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy spooky decorations and themed cocktails at a festive Halloween gathering.
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Montgomery County Career Firefighters Gala
6-11:30 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Celebrate the heroes of our community with an evening of food, music, and heartfelt tributes.
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