FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER
The Ember List · Silver Spring, MD
Things to do with kids in Silver Spring, MD
Find things to do with kids in Silver Spring, MD, from story times and classes to family festivals and puppet shows.
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 14 best kids & family events in Silver Spring, MD between October 2 and October 8. Updated daily.
Our best picks: kids & family events in Silver Spring, MD — October 2–8
Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog! We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with our certified therapy dog! This prog…
Join us as we hike through the woods, meadow, and ponds of Maydale exploring the sights, sounds, and stars that surround us! Who knows what we might find! All participants ages 6 and up must register, including adults.
SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Join us in the Children's Area from 4:00m-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO bricks and Duplos! This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. We will provide all the materials for this program. Questions about this…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by learning about art and culture, then creating an artwork! Art professor Michael Hilliard will introduce the art of a specific culture, then lead participants in the creation of their own artwork. Participants will have the option to display their artwork in the White Oak Lib…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Help RECs spread the word about their FREE Infant & Toddler Open Gym at Long Branch Community Recreation Center! Ages: 0–4 Mondays | Sept. 14, 2026 – June 14, 2027 10:00–11:15 a.m. SIGN UP on ActiveMontgomery Activity Search R03015-103 Little ones will enjoy open gym time and The Little Free Library.Please share the at…
We will be in the central outdoor courtyard. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on as the grass and steps can be damp. Outdoor story time is weather and temperature permitting. In these cases, storytime will be indoors in the second floor meeting room. These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of…
We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with a certified therapy dog! This program is specifically targeted to children 5-12 years old who have some ability to read aloud on their own. This is an…
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TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and t…
**New Policy- please note. Tickets required for entry. Free tickets are available on the fifth floor at 10 am the day of the program. Space is limited.** These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills a…
Looking for homework help for your elementary school student? Every Tuesday, we will have teen volunteers available to help your child. We have a limited number of available time slots. Students can sign up for a time slot up to 30 mins before the program starts. Last slot will be at 6 pm. For grades Kindergarten to 5t…
WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER
**New Policy- please note. Tickets required for entry. Free tickets are available on the fifth floor at 10 am the day of the program. Space is limited.** These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills a…
These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. Looki…
THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER
Join us at McGee Library every Thursday afternoon for Afternoon Adventures -- be part of the fun! Every Thursday afternoon in our 5th floor program room, we will host a variety of fun activities including board games, card games, video games, Legos, movies, crafts, and more. This program is for children ages 5 years ol…
Dance with your child to fun and upbeat music, then snuggle up as we share a bedtime story and goodnight song to send you off to dreamland. Pajamas and stuffies are welcome but not required! Music and movement teach the early literacy skills of listening and following directions, anticipation, and rhyming. Moving to mu…
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