The Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District always has something fun to do! With over 800 events every year, nightlife, live music, theater, independent films and major motion blockbusters, visual arts, dance, and more, there is always something to do in the Arts & Entertainment District.
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Public Art in Silver Spring's Arts & Entertainment District
The Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District has outdoor sculptures, murals, kinetic pieces, light art, and more. Silver Spring is home to over 100 pieces of public art, arts & humanities organizations, popular arts venues, entertainment businesses, etc. which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. A self guided public art stroll around the A&E District is a great activity to enjoy the sites of Silver Spring.
Featured Organizations
ENTERTAINMENT
Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza is a seasonal outdoor attraction in the heart of downtown Silver Spring that offers a classic winter experience for locals and visitors alike. Nestled amid the district’s shops, restaurants and nightlife venues, the rink brings the spirit of the holidays to life with open-air skating under festive lights.
Visitors to the rink can expect a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels. The facility rents out a wide range of skates so that families, friends or newcomers to the ice can confidently participate.
SCIENCE & ENTERTAINMENT
Montgomery College Planetarium
The newly renovated Catherine and Isiah Leggett Sciences building houses a full planetarium! Open to the public (check the schedule, it isn't every day), the planetarium offers a glimpse into the cosmos. The planetarium is an awe inspiring educational tool and a unique and entertaining activity for visitors.
PERFORMING ARTS
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
The Cultural Arts Center at Montgomery College Silver Spring/Takoma Park has a full season of musical, theater, and dance performances each year. With both a 500 seat proscenium theater and a smaller black box theater, the College offers a variety of performances from comedy to classical orchestras.