In Your Neighborhood: Silver Spring

Silver Spring was named the No. 1 Best Place to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine in 2024. In addition to having a large business district with plenty of places to shop, Silver Spring also has a thriving arts scene and is a popular place to live for people who commute to Washington, D.C. for work.

The AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center is operated by the American Film Institute and regularly screens popular, indie and foreign films, as well as children’s movies. If you have older children, you may enjoy concerts from popular artists at The Filmore Silver Spring.

Summer kicks off with the Silver Spring Blues Festival in June and continues with the Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Summer Fair in July. The Silver Spring Zombie Walk is a must for anyone who enjoys spooky Halloween fun, and the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is a beloved holiday tradition. Veterans Plaza is a common spot for events, from anime conventions to pride celebrations, all year long.

More To Explore: Solve riddles at Big Escape Rooms, take a trip to Brookside Gardens in nearby Wheaton or go for a walk through Sligo Creek Stream Valley Park.

• Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
• National Museum of Health and Medicine
• Acorn Park
• Silver Stars Gymnastics
• Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library

• Matchbox
• Zinnia
• All Set Restaurant & Bar
• Samantha’s Restaurant
• Miss Toya’s Creole House

• Rachel Zang – Silver Spring Pediatrics (Calverton)
• Terisa Foster Flick – Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County (Calverton)
• Antonio Cornier – Spring Pediatrics (Burnt Mills)