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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
Silver Spring SPRING Makers Market
10am - 4pm
Saturday
26
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Splash Time
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
Friday
25
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
"Something Rotten!" Musical at Montgomery Blair High School
Through
3
May
Regional
Live Music at Takoma Beverage Company
6pm - 8pm
Friday
25
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
Friday Night Live Music at McGintys
McGinty's Public House
8pm - 11pm
Friday
25
Apr
Culture, Arts & Entertainment
FLO at THE FILLMORE
The Fillmore Silver Spring
8pm
Friday
25
Apr


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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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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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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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Montgomery County
County Executive Marc Elrich Signs Bill 6-25 to Protect Renters; New Law Enhances County’s Ability to Enforce Housing and Safety Code Violations
County Executive Marc Elrich today signed Bill 6-25 into law, enhancing the County’s ability to enforce housing code violations. Bill 6-25, Consumer Protection for Renters, removes an exemption for landlord/tenant issues under Consumer Protection law, making new tools available to force compliance when landlords repeatedly fail to correct code violations. The bill was sponsored by County Councilmember Kristin Mink and cosponsored by Council Vice President Will Jawando and Dawn Luedtke and adopted on April 1. The law will go into effect on July 14, 2025.
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