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The Ember List · Silver Spring, MD
Things to do in Silver Spring, MD
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events to pick the 31 best things to do in Silver Spring, MD between October 2 and October 8. Updated daily.
Highlights for October 2 – October 8
AFI Latin American Film Festival (AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
A festival presenting award‑winning Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese films with filmmaker talks and embassy‑hosted parties. September 16–October 7, 2026, daily 12 pm–10 pm. Per-screening tickets; All‑Access Festival Pass $200.
Epic Social Game Night Series + After Party!!! | DMV (Downtown Silver Spring)
A high‑energy evening of team challenges, party games, trivia and music for adults. Friday, October 2, 2026, 5 pm.
BRASIER CON PROPOSITO PINK & BLACK GALA (Downtown Silver Spring)
A bilingual gala celebrating the 5th anniversary of Brasier con Propósito, supporting women affected by breast cancer. Friday, October 2, 2026, 6 pm.
AFI Latin American Film Festival: CAMPÉON GABACHO + Q&A & Reception (Downtown Silver Spring)
Screening of “Campéon Gabacho” with a Q&A featuring filmmaker Jonás Cuarón and a reception sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute. Friday, October 2, 2026, 7 pm.
AFI Latin American Film Festival: THAT SHADOW FADING w/ Q-POP + Q&A & Reception (Downtown Silver Spring)
Screening of “That Shadow Fading” followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Samuel Urbina and a reception sponsored by the Embassy of Peru. Sunday, October 4, 2026, 3 pm.
AFI Latin American Film Festival: Closing Night: BITTER CHRISTMAS (Downtown Silver Spring)
Closing night film screening featuring the movie “Bitter Christmas” as part of the Latin American film festival. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 7 pm.
(TAB) Teen Advisory Board (Long Branch Library)
A monthly meeting where teens discuss library programs, earn service‑learning hours, and enjoy free pizza and snacks. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:30–5:30 pm. Ages middle school and high school.
Our best picks: things to do in Silver Spring, MD — October 2–8
RAISE NATION'S EPIC SOCIAL GAME NIGHT SERIES Get ready for a high-energy social experience where games, music, laughter, and new connections come together! Raise Nation’s Epic Social Game Night Series was created to give adults a fun and exciting night out—without having to travel to Washington, DC to find it. Througho…
Join us for the 5th Anniversary Pink & Black Gala – Brasier con Propósito, a special bilingual community event presented by Sociedad Hispana de Empresarios Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This inspiring evening celebrates five years of service, hope, dignity, and support for women affected by breast cancer a…
Special Presentation | Q&A with filmmaker Jonás Cuarón and post-screening reception sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute on Oct. 2 Having crossed the Rio Grande in search of a better life, Mexican immigrant Liborio (Juan Daniel García Treviño, I’M NO LONGER HERE) settles in New York City without a penny to his n…
SATURDAY
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OCTOBER
If you’re looking for the best in local, fresh, and sustainable food, the FRESHFARM Downtown Silver Spring Market is your go-to destination. As the second-largest producer-only market in the FRESHFARM network, this vibrant market brings together more than 45 farmers and producers from DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virgin…
This is a hands-on production class for new filmmakers focuses on how to plan, shoot and edit a short doc. DATES: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17 | 5 Saturdays from 10 am - 4pm Includes 1 hour for lunch, bring your own lunch to store in the fridge. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: What story have you always wanted to tell? This hand…
Conversations designed to help English learners are guided by experienced English conversation facilitators Ven a relajarte y disfruta de la compañía de otros estudiantes de inglés. Los facilitadores de conversación en inglés experimentados lo ayudarán a adquirir inglés a través de una conversación informal. Des animat…
North America's largest and longest-running showcase of Latin American cinema, in its 37th year at AFI Silver: award-winning features from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, in-person filmmaker conversations and embassy-hosted parties, programmed for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Runs daily September 16 - October 7…
Join us from 1-3pm every Saturday at Long Branch Library for French Conversation. Drop-ins welcome! Accommodation Requests To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our A…
BERNHARDT/HAMLET By Theresa Rebeck Directed by Seth Ghitelman September 18 – October 4 It is 1897 and Sarah Bernhardt is the greatest and possibly most eccentric actress in Paris, surrounded by the incredibly talented Constant Coquelin, Edmond Rostand, and Alphonse Mucha. Though Sarah is no stranger to controversy, her…
SUNDAY
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Qigong and Tai Chi for health, meditation, exercise and fun. This practice will follow the Yang family 37 posture short form developed by the legendary Cheng Man Ching. The practice is open for both beginners and those with experience. All ages welcome. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and flats or tennis shoes -------…
Join us for R&B & SOULs on Sundays Brunch is from 11-3:30pm Reservations are encouraged!!!
North America's largest and longest-running showcase of Latin American cinema, in its 37th year at AFI Silver: award-winning features from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, in-person filmmaker conversations and embassy-hosted parties, programmed for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Runs daily September 16 - October 7…
BERNHARDT/HAMLET By Theresa Rebeck Directed by Seth Ghitelman September 18 – October 4 It is 1897 and Sarah Bernhardt is the greatest and possibly most eccentric actress in Paris, surrounded by the incredibly talented Constant Coquelin, Edmond Rostand, and Alphonse Mucha. Though Sarah is no stranger to controversy, her…
Special Features: Special Presentation | Q&A with filmmaker Samuel Urbina and post-screening reception sponsored by the Embassy of Peru North American Premiere THAT SHADOW FADING [AQUELLA SOMBRA DESVANECÍA] A funeral keyboardist, Sol, and her son, Junior, spend one last summer together in Piura, Peru. Junior is due to…
Special Presentation | Q&A with filmmaker Samuel Urbina and post-screening reception sponsored by the Embassy of Peru North American Premiere THAT SHADOW FADING [AQUELLA SOMBRA DESVANECÍA] A funeral keyboardist, Sol, and her son, Junior, spend one last summer together in Piura, Peru. Junior is due to graduate from univ…
MONDAY
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OCTOBER
North America's largest and longest-running showcase of Latin American cinema, in its 37th year at AFI Silver: award-winning features from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, in-person filmmaker conversations and embassy-hosted parties, programmed for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Runs daily September 16 - October 7…
Need someone to help look over your resume? Need help with applying for jobs? Come see the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library staff to get help with job related topics! These 30 minute one-on-one appointments will be first come first served and will take place in Meeting Room #1 on the 3rd Floor. Questions abou…
Offered by Grace Studios of Silver Spring (a yoga training studio), this is a mixed-levels yoga class suitable for those new to yoga as well as those interested in working on basics. This foundational practice will stretch and strengthen your entire body through a series of basic yoga poses that connect breath to movem…
Join Maryland Youth Ballet for a Free Trial Class this Fall! MYB offers Beginner Ballet for teens with little or no experience. This introductory class is part of MYB Extension. It is ideal for teens who want to try ballet for the first time, as well as for those who want to improve their strength and grace to excel in…
TUESDAY
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OCTOBER
North America's largest and longest-running showcase of Latin American cinema, in its 37th year at AFI Silver: award-winning features from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, in-person filmmaker conversations and embassy-hosted parties, programmed for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Runs daily September 16 - October 7…
Drop in from 4 to 6:00 pm to make a Banned Books Week button. Check out one of our Banned Books Week display books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Maryland, Inc. Questions about this program? Contact White Oak Library (240)773-9555 Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Check out our ot…
Chess club is free to attend, and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces will be provided. Learn chess in a non-competitive environment - beginners are welcome! We meet in the 5th floor each Tuesday from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Participants 13 and under should plan to have a parent stay in the program with the…
Centerpiece Screening | Post-screening reception sponsored by the Embassy of Chile on Oct. 6 An Antarctic iceberg is transported to the other side of the world to be exhibited as a symbol of the impressive natural resources of a country eager to rebrand itself after the end of an oppressive and divisive dictatorship. M…
WEDNESDAY
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OCTOBER
Hangout Hub is a welcoming social club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants can listen to stories, chat with friends, enjoy snacks, play games, and explore simple arts and crafts in a relaxed, inclusive environment. No reading experience is needed—just come as you are and enjoy spen…
North America's largest and longest-running showcase of Latin American cinema, in its 37th year at AFI Silver: award-winning features from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, in-person filmmaker conversations and embassy-hosted parties, programmed for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Runs daily September 16 - October 7…
In this 2-session class, you will learn the basics of managing your digital files. We will learn: What are files? How do we delete files? How do we rename files? How do we organize files? This class will meet Wednesday October 7 and Wednesday October 14, from 6:00 - 7:30pm. 13 computers available for use by registered…
Closing NIght Eye-popping sweaters and interiors, the dramatic effect of a Chavela Vargas song, the sizzling screen presence of Rossy de Palma. Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar plays the hits before smashing his own playbook in this brilliant piece of autofiction, following the parallel stories of two self-obsessed filmm…
THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER
Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting! Are you interested in helping shape library programs and spaces for service-learning hours? Each month we gather to discuss how to improve teen services at MCPL. We offer free pizza and snacks, SSL hour, and often have guest speakers from the community on teen interests. You…
In this basics course, you will learn: What is a mouse, and how do you use it? What is an internet browser? What do these buttons on the keyboard do? And more! This is a two-session course that will take place on September 10th and 17th *unless cancelled or re-scheduled*. The content of the course will repeat every two…
You will learn the basics of managing your digital files: Renaming files Deleting file Creating folders Locating files and navigating menus Laptop computers will be provided for use during the class. *If you are on the wait-list, please arrive at the library by 5:45pm on the day of the class to see if spots have opened…
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