Ashley Le and Mike Luu couldn’t find a third space in their neighborhood to take their newborn daughter and stay for a while. So they made one.

The Paper Heart Bookstore, in the Kentlands, is celebrating its grand opening this weekend after opening its doors last month.

“We wanted to create a space that was for the community and for people like me: for moms, for parents with kids to come and hang out and feel comfortable and just stay a while,” Le said.

To hammer that point home, the bookstore is hosting festivities all weekend, from kids crafting and story time to a game night and a “found bookish family” social event.

Almost all events are free, though some require advance registration. One event, a book charm and bedazzling workshop, costs $40 for crafting supplies.

Beyond opening weekend, Le and Luu aim to build a community through regular events, such as book clubs and a ’90s crafts night every Friday, complete with music, movies and themed snacks.

“I’m just looking forward to meeting the people who are excited about doing things in this space with other book lovers and finding their people,” Luu said. “Hopefully, they leave with new friends.”

Learn how to engrave bottles

Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Get crafty at Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds with a lesson on glass engraving. Attendees will practice with the engraving equipment on used bottles and will have the option to purchase a new bottle of wine to engrave.

Entry is $15 with an advance ticket, $20 at the door.

Meet the author

Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Join Wonderland Books in Bethesda for a discussion with Jason Rezaian, an Iranian American journalist and former Tehran correspondent for The Washington Post, about the war in Iran and his own experiences being imprisoned there a decade ago. Steven Ginsberg, executive editor of The Athletic and former managing editor at The Post, will join to discuss Rezaian’s book, “Prisoner.”

Entry is free.

W. Kamau Bell is cracking jokes at Strathmore

Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Catch Emmy-winning comedian and filmmaker W. Kamau Bell at Strathmore for a silly and thoughtful standup performance about bringing people together amid chaotic times.

Tickets range from $28-$58.

A family-friendly Autism Acceptance Month event

Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Spend the day at an outdoor event at Wheaton Regional Park in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Shine Brighter Together aims to offer free, fun activities for families, including group music sessions, face and hand painting, tree climbing sessions, sensory play stations and a sensory retreat tent. The event, put on by Montgomery County Recreation, also aims to connect people with autism and their families with resources from county organizations.

Entry is free.

BYO skateboard

Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Rockville is hosting its fifth annual Skate Jam at Rockville Skate Park, where attendees can sign up to compete against fellow skaters throughout the day. It will offer morning yoga, face painting, a moon bounce and food for purchase.

Entry is free.

Calling all beer lovers

Saturday, noon-9 p.m.

Raise a glass to local breweries at MoCo LagerFest, taking place at Saints Row Brewing in Gaithersburg. The brewery, which plans to close at the end of the month, will welcome about 10 other local breweries, along with local bands and a food truck from El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza.

Entry is free.