Monster Bash

Sun · Oct 25·11 AM – 12 PM·Long Branch Library · Silver Spring

Preschool Play and Learn (Long Branch Library) — Short circle time followed by 30‑40 minutes of play‑based stations building letter, color, counting and motor skills for ages 3‑5.

Sun · Oct 25·2 PM – 3 PM·Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library · Silver Spring

Kids learn GIMP basics while customizing a cartoon cat, then display their projects on the 5th floor, in the library’s 5th Floor Conference Room, for ages 8–12.

Sun · Oct 25·3 PM – 5:30 PM·1315 Apple Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Red‑carpet Halloween Family Dance at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center features a DJ, face painting, light refreshments, and costume encouragement; registration required, all ages.

Sun · Oct 25·11:30 AM – 3:30 PM·Society · Silver Spring

R&B & soul music accompanies brunch at Society in Silver Spring, served 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m., reservations encouraged.

Sun · Oct 25·4 PM – 5 PM·White Oak Library · Silver Spring

Hands‑on workshop at White Oak Library creates art from patterns, shapes, and color to explore mathematical ideas, for ages 5–10.

Mon · Oct 26·10 AM – 11:15 AM·Downtown Silver Spring

Infant and toddler open gym at Long Branch Community Center offers open gym time and The Little Free Library, free for ages 0–4.

Fri · Oct 23·6 PM – 7 PM·Downtown Silver Spring

Eric Lichtblau presents American Reich, a narrative linking Orange County’s racial hatred export with nationwide stories, exploring America’s fractured soul and hope for healing.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 1 PM·Veterans Plaza · Silver Spring

Freshfarm Farmers Market (Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring) — Over 45 farmers sell organic produce, meats, dairy, baked treats, specialty foods, wines, flowers and handmade goods, all ages welcome.