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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.

Experience Silver Spring

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

Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Yoga for Balance and Stability
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
12pm - 1pm
Tuesday
1
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Chess Club
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
1
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Bishops + Beers
Silver Branch Brewing Co.
6pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
1
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Tuesday Pub Run
Third Hill Brewing
6pm - 9pm
Tuesday
1
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Crochet and Knitting Club
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
6pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
1
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Elemental Trivia at McGinty's
McGinty's Public House
7pm
Tuesday
1
Apr


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Explore Art & Entertainment

Immerse yourself in Silver Spring’s arts scene, from live performances to cultural festivals. Discover the events and venues that bring our community to life!

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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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Montgomery County • Urban District
Seeing Progress in downtown Silver Spring? It's No Coincidence.
Safety in downtown Silver Spring: Crime Down, Community Leading the Way There’s a lot to be proud of in downtown Silver Spring—and now we’ve got the numbers to prove it. According to a recent update from the Montgomery County Police Department, crime in downtown Silver Spring has decreased by nearly 8% over the past year, including a 68% drop in carjackings, a 24% reduction in robberies, and a 25% drop in homicides.
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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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