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Things to do with kids in Silver Spring
Family-friendly things to do in Silver Spring in 2026: 154 kid-friendly events plus 58 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 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
- Family Storytime at Wheaton Library - In-person
- Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
- Preschool Storytime at Long Branch
- Family Storytime at Wheaton Library - In-person
- Echoes of Nature- Summer Reading 2026
- Back to School Bonanza
- Crafternoon at White Oak
- Indigo Tie Dye Hour
- Create a Mini Comic Workshop
- Pathways to Housing - In-person
- (TAB) Teen Advisory Board
- Thursday Afternoon Adventures- Midweek Movie and Craft
- Dinosaur Babies!
- Dreamtime Dance Party
- Build It!
- Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
- STEMusic Concert - Summer Reading 2026
- Family Storytime at White Oak, plus Stay 'n Play
- Read to a Dog at Long Branch Library
- Back-to-School Clothing Swap
- Non-Traditional Board Games - In-person
- Sunday Fun Day at Wheaton Library!
- Twig Sailboats! - In-person
- Baby / Toddler 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
WedAug 12
- 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…
- 2 PMFamily 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
- 2 PMPreschool Storytime at Long BranchA storytime experience for preschool age children and their caregivers.
- 2:15 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…
- 6 PMEchoes of Nature- Summer Reading 2026Join Echoes of Nature on a Jurassic Jaunt!
- 7 PMBack to School BonanzaSchool Supply Drive & Swap Donate new and gently used school supplies and take what you need to get ready for the Fall!
- 7 PMCrafternoon at White OakA different craft every week! Bring your creativity to the library for something new each week. Drop in between 4:00-5:00 for self-directed…
- 8:30 PMIndigo Tie Dye HourGet in! We're going tie dying! Learn how to liven up your white, natural fiber t-shirts, bandanas, and more with eye-popping designs in…
ThuAug 13
- 2 PMCreate a Mini Comic WorkshopOne Sheet, Endless Stories Create your own mini comic using one folded sheet of paper as you write and illustrate a short narrative using…
- 2 PMPathways 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.
- 5 PM(TAB) Teen Advisory BoardLong Branch Library • Shape Teen Programming • Gain Leadership Experience • Receive Service-Learning Hours • Free Snacks and Sips Join us…Free
- 5 PMThursday Afternoon Adventures- Midweek Movie and CraftJoin us on the fifth floor for some monster themed crafts while we watch Monsters University (2013).
- 7 PMDinosaur Babies!Puppets by Dinorock Productions A puppet show full of real information about dinosaurs and interactive fun for the whole family. **Social…
- 10 PMDreamtime Dance PartyDance your wiggles away, then settle down for a bedtime story & a goodnight song.
FriAug 14
- 1:30 PMBuild It!White Oak Library Drop in to build with Legos, Duplos, and other blocks!
- 2 PMFamily 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
- 2 PMSTEMusic Concert - Summer Reading 2026the Long Branch Library Get ready for the ultimate STEMusic Concert!
SatAug 15
- 1:30 PMFamily Storytime at White Oak, plus Stay 'n PlayIt's 3rd Saturday story time! A 25-30 minute storytime for ages 0-6, filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language…
- 2 PMRead to a Dog at Long Branch LibraryStop in and visit with our wonderful therapy dogs!
- 3:30 PMBack-to-School Clothing Swappresented by Department of Environmental Protection Join us for a Back-to-School Clothing Swap - clean, gently used clothing in all sizes.
- 4 PMNon-Traditional Board Games - In-personCome find your perfect game and make new friends!
SunAug 16