7 things to do in Montgomery County, including a new spring coffee menu and a Ramadan popup

Temperatures are fluctuating wildly this week, but Neighbors Coffee is ready for spring.

The popular Rockville cafe known for its small-batch roasted coffee and innovative seasonal menu items debuted its spring lineup Wednesday, featuring carefully crafted iced coffee, matcha latte and tea-based beverages.

New menu highlights include raspberry bliss, a mocha latte with raspberry cold foam; matcha in bloom, a matcha latte with jasmine syrup and yuzu-infused mascarpone cold foam; and the sumo spritz, an acidic mixture of espresso, Topo Chico sparkling water and sumo orange syrup.

Best of all is the mango sticky rice soda, a delightfully complex combination of mango, green tea, Topo Chico and a toasted rice syrup, layered under a creamy matcha cold foam and topped with a popped rice garnish.

If you’re looking for more excuses to get out of the house, Neighbors frequently hosts community events, including book, running, yoga and gardening clubs. Owners Spencer Trach and Lulu Parajuli announced last week they’re planning to set up additional bar-style seating for patrons looking to work from the coffee shop on their laptops.

Here are other things to do around Montgomery County this week.

Full Moon Friday nature hike

Friday, 6:30-8 p.m.

Every full moon (or the Friday closest to it), Bethesda’s Locust Grove Nature Center hosts a hike and campfire for anyone 5 and older. The hike includes trails with stairs and varying levels of steepness. Marshmallows will be provided for roasting, but BYO hot dogs if you want more substantial campfire cooking.

Tickets are $8.

‘Little Women’ party

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Literary fans can observe International Women’s Day a day early with a party celebrating sisterhood and Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. The Family Room in Laytonsville promises a day “full of charm and whimsy,” with themed treats and drinks available for sale, along with products from local vendors.

Admission is free.

Storytime with a local author

Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Betsy Fenzel, a Bethesda-based licensed social worker and family therapist, is hosting a story time at Wonderland Books in Bethesda to read her picture book, “Heart of Gold.” The book centers on a mother and daughter exploring “the essential goodness in all of us.”

Admission is free.

Grammy-nominated band concert

Saturday, 8-10 p.m.

American Patchwork Quartet, a band that was nominated for best folk album at the 2026 Grammy Awards, is coming to BlackRock Center for the Arts. The ensemble, founded by two-time Grammy-winning guitarist and singer Clay Ross, speaks to the American melting pot with a blend of folk, jazz, country, West African and East Asian music.

Tickets are $20-$60.

Z&Z Ramadan popup

Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Rockville’s Z&Z Manoushe Bakery is co-hosting a late-night Ramadan popup for a tasty breaking of the fast. Setting up shop at Detour Coffee Co. in Arlington, Z&Z is selling manoushe, a Lebanese flatbread pizza, in three mini versions of its most popular variations: the Lebanese Bride, Jibneh and Classic Za’atar. Detour’s drinks and desserts will also be for sale.

Admission is free.

Build your own custom tea blend

Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tea time gets a personal twist at Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg, where guests 18 and older will learn how to make a fragrant tea blend as they enjoy light snacks. Newbie tea makers get to take any extras home.

Tickets are $38 for Gaithersburg residents, $40 for others.