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Welcome to rio, Gaithersburg’s premier shopping and dining destination! Connect with us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/RIOLakefront
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rio is 760,000 SF of main-street retail, restaurant and entertainment in Gaithersburg, MD including Sportrock Climbing Centers, Target, Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble, Dave & Buster’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and AMC DINE-IN. Stroll along the waterfront, soak in the scenery and wander into boutiques like South Moon Under, Francesca’s, Bluemercury, White House Black Market and more. Grab a latte from Corner Bakery, indulge in a frozen sangria at Uncle Julio’s and dine alfresco at True Food Kitchen, Yard House, Charley Prime Foods, Silver Diner, Copper Canyon Grill and California Pizza Kitchen. Make memories on the paddle boats and The Carousel presented by Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. With more than 50 choices for shopping, dining and entertainment, rio provides excitement for the whole family!

11/04/2026

✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS ✨ Light Up the Lakefront is BACK!

Join us Saturday, December 5 from 4–7 PM for a festive pajama party on the lakefront benefiting Comfort Cases, complete with holiday fun for the whole family and an 8-minute fireworks show over the lake! 🎆

Come in your PJs and bring brand-new, non-holiday-themed children’s pajamas to donate to Comfort Cases. As a thank you for your donation, you’ll receive a FREE s’mores kit to roast onsite! ❤️

Plus, enjoy holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, festive photo ops, night rides on the Carousel and more throughout the evening.

Make a night of it at rio! Tap the link for the full event details: https://brnw.ch/21x6Tzi

11/03/2026

Even the Grinch would enter this one! 💚 Your holiday getaway could be one text away! Enter for a chance to win an ice! featuring Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Experience Package at Ga***rd National Resort & Convention Center including:

🎄 One overnight stay for a family of four
🧊 Four tickets to ice!
🚗 Overnight self-parking for one vehicle

Walk through larger-than-life ice sculptures and scenes from the beloved holiday classic, then explore festive entertainment, seasonal treats, and more throughout the resort!

📱 Text “ICE” to 301-750-1289 to enter!

Entries close at 11:59 PM on December 1, 2026. Must be 18+ to enter. Limit one entry per mobile number. Prize valid for a one-night stay December 20–24 or December 27–30, 2026, subject to availability. Must be redeemed by December 30, 2026. Prize is nontransferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Winner will be contacted by text. Additional restrictions apply.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x6RPr

™ & © 2026 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved.

11/02/2026

HELLO, NOVEMBER! 🍂🛍️
Coffee in hand, coat on and suddenly we’re “just browsing” for everyone on our gift list. A little holiday shopping, a few things for ourselves… it’s called being productive at rio. 😉

What’s on your wish list this year? Drop it in the comments below. Maybe the right person will see it. 👀🎁

10/30/2026

The reality of selling hosting décor during the holidays 😂 Can’t say we’re mad about it…🎄

Run, don’t walk to stock up on your last-minute Halloween party décor and Thanksgiving hosting essentials at Rosegate Design and Womens Boutique before Christmas takes over! 🛍️

10/28/2026

Soak up patio season while it lasts 🍂 Grab a table at Copper Canyon Grill or any of our other amazing restaurants to enjoy good food, lake views and crisp fall air at rio! 🥂

View Dining Options: https://brnw.ch/21x6Jwe

10/26/2026

Your game day starting five 🏈👏

Stock up on drinks and snacks at Target, grab burgers from BurgerFi, show your team spirit with fan gear from DICK's House of Sport, set the scene with hosting essentials from Kohl's, and finish strong with something sweet from Cinnabon!

Get your lineup ready at rio before kickoff. 🏈 Visit our directory to find everything you need for game day: https://brnw.ch/21x6FYH

10/22/2026

THIS WEEKEND! 🛍️
Shop 50 different local makers at Fall Artisan Market, hosted by Locally Crafted Workshop! Find original art, unique handmade goods and more while enjoying live music.

📅 Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 11 AM - 5 PM

Grab your crew and make a day of it at rio!

10/19/2026

The holiday party isn’t going to book itself. 😉🎄 With the holidays approaching fast, now’s the time to start planning!

Host your holiday party at rio! From dinner and drinks to private rooms and one-of-a-kind experiences, there’s a spot for every kind of celebration.

True Food Kitchen
Dave & Buster's
Charley Chesapeake Chophouse - formerly Prime Foods
Copper Canyon Grill
Muse Paintbar
Locally Crafted Workshop
Sportrock Climbing Centers
Silver Diner
Guapo’s Rio
& so many more!

10/15/2026

Consider this our fall photo dump, lakefront edition. 🍁🥐

Sweet treats and good eats from Tous Les Jours USA, Silver Diner, favorite sips from Kung Fu Tea and afternoons well spent at rio! From seasonal bites to lakefront activities, we’re soaking up every bit of the season.

Tag us in your photos, we'd love to see how you do fall at rio!

10/13/2026

Fall at rio ✨ A weekend of local makers, good finds, live music, and great vibes. Don’t miss out! 🛍️🎶

📅 Oct. 24–25 | 11 AM–5 PM

Locally Crafted Workshop is no longer accepting vendors for this event. However, you can reach out to them directly for future opportunities!

Details: https://brnw.ch/21x6ng9

Address

9841 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD
20878

Website

http://www.riolakefront.com/

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