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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
Chess Club
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
22
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Bishops + Beers
Silver Branch Brewing Co.
6pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
22
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Tuesday Pub Run
Third Hill Brewing
6pm - 9pm
Tuesday
22
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Crochet and Knitting Club
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
6pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
22
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Elemental Trivia at McGinty's
McGinty's Public House
7pm
Tuesday
22
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Non-traditional Board Games at Third Hill
Third Hill Brewing
7pm - 9pm
Tuesday
22
Apr


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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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Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Spring Is Blooming—and So Is Our Events Calendar 🌸
There’s something about spring in Silver Spring that just feels different. The weather warms up, the streets come alive, and the community starts buzzing with energy. And at the heart of it all? Our robust events calendar, packed with everything from festivals and food pop-ups to live music, film screenings, art shows, and neighborhood meetups.
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Montgomery County
Maryland State and Local Government Career Fair Draws Thousands to Silver Spring
Maryland State and Local Government Career Fair Draws Thousands to Silver Spring. On Wednesday, April 17, Silver Spring’s Civic Building at Veterans Plaza transformed into the center of career opportunity during the Maryland State and Local Government Career Fair. With over 1,200 people pre-registered—not including the many walk-ins welcomed throughout the day—the event drew a powerful crowd of job seekers from across the region.
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Montgomery County
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Deliver ‘State of the County’ Address on Thursday, April 24 in Rockville
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will deliver his annual “State of the County” address at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the Leggett Executive Office Building (LEOB) in Rockville.
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