Summer Family Entertainment
For parents, summer break can seem endless. Plan a free or low cost trip into Silver Spring to entertain the kids.
Coastline
Watch the tide come in at Coastline in the NOAA courtyard. Known to locals as “the wave pool,” Coastline is actually an educational tool that exemplifies the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Using the power of the seas as an inspiration, Jim Sanborn developed a water environment/ornamental foundation which replicates a 65 foot section of coastline with its wave action. In front of Coastline is a wide pool of water running parallel to the coast.
Dance the Night Away
The running man, the moonwalk or the robot…Friday night concerts at Silver Plaza are a great way for parents to show their kids their smooth dance moves.
Fill-Up and Ride
Fill up your water bottles in the courtyard outside of The Fenwick apartment building and take a bike ride on the nearby Capital Crescent Trail. The Fenwick’s visitor friendly outdoor space is a public amenity which features moveable bird housed by artist Margaret Boozer and a neat water filling station for bikers.
Ice Cream at Arts Alley
Hang out at Arts Alley and enjoy an icecream from Moorenkos. This delicious, hand crafted ice cream is made right here in Silver Spring!
Kids Games at the Silver Spring Summer Concerts
From late June – early August, Silver Spring hosts free kids games and a family raffle at the Thursday night Summer Concerts on Veterans Plaza. Parents can relax to some great tunes while the kids work off their energy.
Street Performances
Silver Spring often has buskers performing on street corners throughout the Arts and Entertainment District. Family friendly children’s entertainment can often be found at the Saturday morning farmers market on Ellsworth Drive.