Bethesda Urban Partnership produces year-round events to delight downtown residents, visitors and guests.

	The Bethesda Literary Festival, a three-day event celebrating literary artists, is held the third weekend in April. Literary events are featured throughout downtown Bethesda’s innovative businesses, arts venues and community organizations. More Info.
Live music rocks downtown Bethesda May through July during the free outdoor Summer Concert Series. Held Wednesday afternoons in the Bethesda Place Plaza and Thursday evenings in Veterans Park, summer concerts feature music including rock and roll, jazz, swing and international. More Info.
	Imagination Bethesda, held the first Saturday in June, is a street festival celebrating children and the arts. Imagination features cultural and educational activities sponsored by local businesses and organizations, musical entertainment and hands-on activities for children 12 and under. More Info.
Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Stars on the Avenue, held in August, features five nights of modern and classic films shown under the stars in downtown Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle. More Info.
	Taste of Bethesda, held the first Saturday in October, is a renowned food and music festival featuring 50 of Bethesda's diverse and delicious restaurants. Taste also features four stages of musical and cultural entertainment. More Info.
Bethesda's Winter Wonderland features fun-filled holiday festivities for families during the second weekend in December. Attendees can enjoy a choral concert, Live ice sculpting, holiday performances and more. More Info.

The Bethesda Farmers Market, held Tuesdays and Saturdays from May through October in Veterans Park, features local farmers who sell their fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, flowers and plants. More Info.