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DIVERSE. VIBRANT. THRIVING.

Silver Spring celebrates diversity, culture, and community. Bordering D.C., it offers a welcoming environment for families at all stages of life. Ranked Fortune’s #1 Best Place for Families and a Top 5 Most Diverse City (WalletHub), 100+ cultural institutions, a vibrant Arts & Entertainment District, and unique dining and events that attract part of Montgomery County’s 6+ million annual visitors. With $9.5B+ invested in projects like the 16.2-mile Purple Line, Silver Spring continues to grow as a dynamic and accessible place to live, work, and visit.

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From festivals to family-friendly events, discover what’s happening in the heart of our thriving community.

Culture, Arts & Entertainment
New African Film Festival: MEMORIES OF LOVE RETURNED + Q&A & reception hosted by Emb. of Uganda
3:30pm
Sunday
23
Mar
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
John E. Marlow Guitar Series Presents Duo Melis
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
4pm
Sunday
23
Mar
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Pickle Ball: Free Drop-In Games
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
Monday
24
Mar
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Yoga at the Library
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
6pm - 7pm
Monday
24
Mar
Montgomery County • Regional
Archival Media Research Bootcamp at the World's Best Facilities
Docs in Progress
9:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday
25
Mar
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Family Storytime
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
11am - 11:30am
Tuesday
25
Mar


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Silver Spring ranks #1 Best Place for Families by Fortune Mag
Silver Spring received a remarkable accolade: named the #1 Best Place to Live for Families in 2024 by Fortune Magazine, and was featured on The Today Show on NBC!
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Culture
Silver Spring is Maryland's Coffee Capital
Silver Spring, located in the heart of Montgomery County, has rightfully earned its title as MARYLAND'S COFFEE CAPITAL. We recently toured several Ethiopian coffee shops with MoCo Show to uncover why this vibrant city thrives as a hub for coffee culture.
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Of All the Things to Look Forward To, New Restaurants Top the List!
Is it on your list to try them all?
Of All the Things to Look Forward To, New Restaurants Top the List! Silver Spring’s food scene is thriving as we head into 2025! From celebrated local favorites to exciting new restaurant openings, our city’s rich cultural culinary options continue to grow and evolve. Have you tried all the new 2024 openings yet?
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Business
PURPLE LINE SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS – NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Important information from PurpleLineMD about an important opportunity for small businesses located along the Purple Line corridor. The Purple Line Small Business Grants Program, operated by the Maryland Department of Transportation, offers grants of up to $50,000 to eligible small businesses impacted by Purple Line construction.
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Blog Posts
Help Montgomery Parks Name Its Newest Park in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery Parks will be opening its newest park in downtown Silver Spring in the spring of 2026 and is inviting the public to help choose its name. Currently referred to as the South Silver Spring Urban Park, the one-acre park at 1110 East-West Highway (the former National Tire and Battery site) is under construction. The park will serve as an active, urban, recreational space featuring a promenade, a playground, a fitness area, a multi-sports court, a dog run, and a picnic area, among other amenities.
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Blog Posts
Montgomery County Executive Elrich to Hold Six Citizens Advisory Board 'Community Conversations’ to Talk About Long-term Priorities and Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold six Community Conversations, one with each of the County’s five regional Citizen Advisory Boards, throughout March, April and May, to discuss long-term priorities and how he will address the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. All meetings are open to the public and encourage community participation.
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