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Kensington Events
Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Sunday, April 23 • 11-4pm

This family friendly street festival spans three blocks of Howard Avenue. Meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Live music on several stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children's program, and much more. 
Now in its 16th year, this festival offers something for everyone!
Kensington Car Show
lSaturday, April 29 • 10am-4pm

The Kensington Car Show is back! Howard Avenue will be filled with classic and custom cars. Dozens of cars and motorcycles will be on display along with music and other family friendly happenings.
Kensington Open Studios Art Event
Sunday, April 30 • 1-5pm

20+ artists from both the west and east sides of Howard Avenue will open their studios to the public. Visit the studios, meet the artists and discover their art. A full map and list of art participants is listed on our Town calendar.
Shopping & Dining
Bonjour Books DC
Learn more about the largest French bookstore in the DMV. Owner Jennifer opened her shop in Kensington in 2013 as a pop-up with 50 books and today has grown both in size and popularity to become the largest French bookstore in the area. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11-5pm and Sunday from 12-5pm.
3758 Howard Avenue • BonjourBooksDC.com
Watch the video created by Montgomery County Council at Bit.ly/41nlEBr
Mexican Restaurant Coming Soon
Tacos Don Perez started off as a small family-run catering business in 2017, then opened the biggest food truck in Montgomery County at the Glenmont Shopping Center. And now they are coming to Howard Avenue in Kensington! Soon, you too can experience their delicious tacos, quesadillas, nachos, pozole and antojitos!
3784 Howard Avenue • TacosDonPerez.com
Arts
You may have noticed the beautiful 60 foot Giraffe on the side of the Blick Building, visible from Connecticut Avenue. Artist, Nicole Bourgea created this work of art and many other murals in Town. To view all the murals visit TOK.md.gov/art-walk-murals
Kensington Giraffe Mural:
Hold Your Light Mural: