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Things to do with kids in Silver Spring
Family-friendly things to do in Silver Spring in 2026: 168 kid-friendly events plus 58 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Acorn Park
- Woodside Park
- Long Branch-Arliss Neighborhood Park
- Montgomery Hills Park
- Indian Spring Terrace Local Park
- Getty Park
- McKenney Hills Park
- Carroll Knolls Park
- Glen Haven Park
- Kemp Mill Urban Park
- Dewey Park
- Randolph Hills Park
- Winding Creek Local Park
- Rock Creek view
- Parkside Plaza Park
- Forest Glen Neighborhood Park
- Big Rock
- Fort Stevens Park
- Legacy Memorial Park
- Fort Stevens Recreation Center
- Sligo Mill Overlook Neighborhood Park
- Takoma Park South Neighborhood Park
- Takoma Urban Park
- Juniper-Blair Neighborhood Park
- Pathways to Housing - In-person
- Thursday Afternoon Adventures!
- Crafternoon at Wheaton Library - In Person
- (TAB) Teen Advisory Board
- Dreamtime Dance Party It's Second Thursday Dreamtime!
- Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
- Robotics Boot Camp at Wheaton Library- Media Lab
- Make An Autumn Wreath! - In-person
- Preschool Play and Learn
- Baby Storytime at McGee Library
- Outdoor Family Storytime
- Family Storytime at Wheaton Library - In-person
- Chess Club
- Wheaton Teen Time
- Yoga
- Toddler Storytime at White Oak Library
- Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
- Baby Storytime at White Oak Library
- Chess Club - In-person
- Evening Family Storytime
- Homework Help @ White Oak Library - In-person
- Family Storytime at Wheaton Library - In-person
- Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
- Family Storytime at Long Branch
Family-friendly spots in Silver Spring
OutdoorsAcorn ParkOutdoorsWoodside Park
OutdoorsLong Branch-Arliss Neighborhood ParkOutdoorsMontgomery Hills Park
OutdoorsIndian Spring Terrace Local Park
OutdoorsGetty Park
OutdoorsCarroll Knolls ParkOutdoorsGlen Haven Park
OutdoorsDewey Park
OutdoorsTakoma Urban Park
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Upcoming family events in Silver Spring
ThuOct 8
- 11 AMPathways to Housing - In-personHousing is a Human Right Staff from Pathways to Housing DC will be available to provide information and referrals for emergency housing and related issues.
- 4 PMThursday Afternoon Adventures!Join us at McGee Library every Thursday afternoon for a new Afternoon Adventure!
- 4:15 PMCrafternoon at Wheaton Library - In PersonMedia Lab Get crafty with your friends or make some new friends!
- 4:30 PM(TAB) Teen Advisory BoardTAB @ Long Branch • Shape Teen Programming • Gain Leadership Experience • Receive 4 Service-Learning Hours • Free Snacks and Sips Join us…Free
- 7 PMDreamtime Dance Party It's Second Thursday Dreamtime!White Oak Library Dance your wiggles away, then settle down for a bedtime story & a goodnight song.
SunOct 11
- 1 PMMake An Autumn Wreath! - In-personCelebrate the new season with the Wheaton Arts Parade Create some colorful fall decorations with torn paper and paper plates.
- 4 PMPreschool Play and LearnWhite Oak Library Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to the library to participate in a short circle time, followed by…
MonOct 12
- 11 AMBaby Storytime at McGee Library*Tickets required for entry. Free tickets available on the 5th floor at 10 am the same day. Space is limited* A storytime experience for…Free
- 11 AMOutdoor Family StorytimeLong Branch Library Join us in our courtyard for a fun outdoor storytime!
- 1:30 PMFamily Storytime at Wheaton Library - In-personMultipurpose Room These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and…
- 4 PMChess ClubLearn to play chess in a low-stress environment.Free
- 5 PMWheaton Teen TimeNintendo Showdown Kick back, relax, and join us for an hour on the Nintendo Switch!
- 6 PMYogaFree Community Yoga Class from Grace Studios Free Community Yoga Class from Grace Studios.Free
TueOct 13
- 10:30 AMToddler Storytime at White Oak LibraryGet up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. Get up…
- 11 AMFamily Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library**Tickets required for entry. Free tickets available on the 5th floor at 10 am the same day. Space is limited** Join us on the 5th floor to…Free
- 11:30 AMBaby Storytime at White Oak LibraryA storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers.
- 4:30 PMChess Club - In-personChess Club Learn to play chess in a low-stress environment.Free
- 5 PMEvening Family StorytimeA evening storytime fun for the whole family!
- 5 PMHomework Help @ White Oak Library - In-personHigh school volunteers will be available to help elementary school students (grades K-5) with their homework and provide informal academic support.
WedOct 14
- 10:30 AMFamily Storytime at Wheaton Library - In-personMultipurpose Room These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and…
- 11 AMFamily Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library**Tickets required for entry. Free tickets available on the 5th floor at 10 am the same day. Space is limited** Join us on the 5th floor to…Free
- 11 AMFamily Storytime at Long BranchThese 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote…