Top Things to Do in Bethesda

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Kensington

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Starts in 9 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

eSports Arena Washington DC

eSports Arena Washington DC

Esports and gaming arena at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda with high-end gaming PCs, console stations, VR experiences, and competitive tournaments. Hourly gaming rates, monthly memberships, and birthday party packages. Ages 10+ welcome.

Play Partners (Infant - 23 months, with adult)

Starts in 4 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Central Branch

Locust Grove Nature Center

Locust Grove Nature Center

Montgomery County nature center with live animal displays, educational exhibits, and trails through 10 acres of forest. Programs on birds, reptiles, and conservation for kids. Open Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Free admission.

Woodlawn Senior Center Book Club

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · Ages 55+

Woodlawn Senior Center Book Club at The Woodlawn Senior Center

Sky Zone Gaithersburg: Spring Play 4 Pack

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Gaithersburg · Ages 1+

Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.

Round House Theatre

Round House Theatre

Award-winning theater company with plays and musicals in Bethesda.

Be Social

Starts in 5 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

KidMuseum

KidMuseum

Interactive children's museum in downtown Bethesda with hands-on exhibits for ages 2-10. Themed playrooms covering grocery stores, construction, music, and science. Toddler area, art studio, and rotating exhibits. Birthday party packages. Metro accessible (Red Line — Bethesda).

Lucky Strike Bethesda

Lucky Strike Bethesda

Bowling, nightlife, and entertainment destination in Bethesda with 12 lanes featuring black lights, video walls, comfy seating, arcade with classic video games, and giant Jenga. Full bar and food menu. All ages welcome (21+ after 8pm).

Woodland Horse Center

Woodland Horse Center

Woodland Horse Center is Maryland's top choice for horseback riding, with lessons, camps, and teams for beginners, recreational equestrians, trail riders, dressage lovers, hunter-jumpers, eventers, and English and Western riders. Love being in the saddle or building horsemanship? Come see our instru

Culinaria Cooking School

Culinaria Cooking School

Bethesda cooking school offering hands-on classes in Italian, French, Asian, and American cuisines. Classes for adults and children including family cooking sessions, date nights, and culinary boot camps. Small class sizes for personalized instruction. Corporate events and birthday party cooking cla

Urban Air Laurel: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Laurel

Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid

Bowlero Bethesda

Bowlero Bethesda

Upscale bowling with arcade games, lounge atmosphere, and blacklight lanes.

Zama Massage — Bethesda

Zama Massage — Bethesda

Award-winning boutique massage therapy center in downtown Bethesda. Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone, and cupping massage options. Licensed massage therapists with expertise in therapeutic bodywork. Walk-in appointments sometimes available. Metro accessible (Red Line — Bethesda). Multiple t

Mobile Career Center

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch

Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change; please check availability in advance.

Erie SeaWolves at Chesapeake Baysox

Tue, Apr 7, 10:35 PM UTC · Prince George's Stadium

MiLB Double-A: Erie SeaWolves at Chesapeake Baysox at Prince George's Stadium

Montgomery County Aquatic Center

Montgomery County Aquatic Center

Premier indoor aquatic facility in Montgomery County with a 50-meter competition pool, diving well, and recreational pool. Open year-round for lap swimming, water exercise, swim lessons, and competitive programs. Home to county aquatic championships. Day passes available.

TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf D.C. - Germantown

Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.

Strathmore Music Center — Music in the Schools

Strathmore Music Center — Music in the Schools

World-class performing arts center in Bethesda offering concerts, music education programs, and community events. Intimate Mansion concerts, Music in the Schools outreach, and family programming. Free outdoor summer concerts on the lawn. Music education for all ages and abilities.

Rock Bottom Brewery - Bethesda

Rock Bottom Brewery - Bethesda

Brewpub in Bethesda, MD.

Montgomery Farm Women's Co-Op Market

Montgomery Farm Women's Co-Op Market

Montgomery Farm Women's Co-Op Market is a farmers market in Bethesda, MD.

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Major outdoor concert venue between DC and Baltimore with covered and lawn seating.

Woodacres Local Park

Bethesda, MD

Park in Bethesda, MD

Clara Barton Community Center

Cabin John, MD

Community Meetup in Cabin John, MD

Muse Paintbar Bethesda

Muse Paintbar Bethesda

Find a Muse Paintbar Near You! Visit one of our vibrant paint and sip locations for a delightful paint and sip adventure. Find your nearest location here.

The Coffee Place

Bethesda, MD

Coffee Cafe in Bethesda, MD

Northwest Stadium

Northwest Stadium

Northwest Stadium — 67,717-seat venue in Landover, MD

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Branch

All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

Washington Color Gallery

Bethesda, MD

Art Exhibit in Bethesda, MD

Big Escape Rooms

Big Escape Rooms

Escape room Outbreak by Big Escape Rooms in Washington, D.C. on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-10 players.

America's Taco Shop

Bethesda, MD

Mexican Restaurant in Bethesda, MD

Meadowside Nature Center

Meadowside Nature Center

Montgomery Parks' Meadowside Nature Center offers outdoor and environmental education programming for families, schools, and scouts.

Georgetown Bagelry

Bethesda, MD

Restaurant in Bethesda, MD

Round 1 Rockville

Round 1 Rockville

Japanese entertainment center with bowling, crane machines, arcade games, and karaoke.

Prince George's Stadium

Prince George's Stadium

Prince George's Stadium — 10,000-seat venue in Bowie, MD

Jeff's Cool Collectables and Unique Stuff

Bethesda, MD

Museum Exhibit in Bethesda, MD

Ken-Gar Community Center

Kensington, MD

Community Meetup in Kensington, MD

We Rock the Spectrum Germantown

We Rock the Spectrum Germantown

Inclusive sensory-friendly indoor gym designed for all kids including those on the autism spectrum. Zip line, trampoline, climbing wall, sensory play equipment, arts and crafts area. Open play sessions daily. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

Babies in Bloom

Starts in 5 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Crofton Library

CityDance at Strathmore

CityDance at Strathmore

Premier DC dance organization offering classes for kids and adults at multiple locations. Ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Youth dance camps, pre-professional training, and community programs. Schedule varies by location and semester.

Meadowbrook Stables

Meadowbrook Stables

Full-service hunter/jumper equestrian facility at the edge of Rock Creek Park in Chevy Chase, MD. Offers group lessons for riders ages 6 through adult, boarding, leasing, summer camp, and horse showing. Program-based facility with structured riding instruction from beginner to competitive levels.

K1 Speed Jessup

K1 Speed Jessup

K1 Speed indoor electric go-kart racing with arrive-and-drive racing, leagues, corporate events, and birthday parties.

Strathmore Hall Arts Center

Bethesda, MD

Theater in Bethesda, MD

Your Hobby Place

Your Hobby Place

Hobby and game store in Gaithersburg with tabletop games, model trains, scale models, RPGs, and board games. Family-owned with a strong local community and regular game nights.

Clear Skies Meadery

Clear Skies Meadery

Microbrewery in Rockville, MD.

Sensory Story Time

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Picture Book Parade with Craft (Ages 2-5, with adult)

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Branch

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Cabin John Ice Rink

Cabin John Ice Rink

Montgomery County indoor ice rink with public skating sessions, figure skating, hockey leagues, and skating lessons. Birthday party packages available. Open daily with scheduled public sessions.