Montgomery County Thanksgiving ParadeThis weekend, the streets of Silver Spring will be overrun with inflatable turkeys, penguins and reindeer for the annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. Head out and see the marching bands, Latin dancing groups, floats, giant characters and balloons. The parade will start from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street and proceed south on Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. It will also be televised live on News Channel 8 and rerun on Thanksgiving Day. WHEN: Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.WHERE: Veterans Plaza1 Veterans PlaceSilver Spring, MD 20910 11/16/2017

The Troop 209 Pumpkin Patch has become a great way to get the best local pumpkins, mums and apples and a great Silver Spring tradition. Younger kids will love to climb & crawl through our “Pumpkin Tunnel” and find a pumpkin that’s just right for them! NEW THIS YEAR: Use your credit or debit card for your purchases!Boy Scout Troop 209 is one of the oldest Troops in Montgomery County – celebrating it’s 100th year in 2018!! Pumpkin Patch proceeds help support the Scout program, providing funding to make camping and high adventure more affordable for all our Scouts! Over the years, the proceeds have helped send Scouts to places ranging from Goshen Scout Camp in Virginia to Philmont in New Mexico. We’ve also been able to buy much-needed trailers & equipment, and previous year proceeds also h... 10/09/2017

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The Silver Spring Boy Scout Troop 209 Pumpkin Patch is Open till October 30th.  This annual pumpkin patch always has a good selection of Pumpkins and some pretty mums too. The location is on the side lawn of  Woodside Methodist Church at the edge of Downtown Silver Spring. Boy Scout Troop 209 is Silver Spring’s Oldest Boy Scout Troop.   The troop has been in existence since the 1930′s at this same Silver Spring Location. Buy a pumpkin and Support Boy your Local Silver Spring Scout Troop 209. All proceeds go to the troop’s financial aid fund, making sure that all scouts can participate in the troops many activities.   Besides, it’s much more fun to go to a Pumpkin Patch than just picking up a pumpkin at the grocery store! Woodside United Methodist Church 8900 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring... 10/26/2014

Open garden party!   Public Invited - Friday October 3, 2014 - 3:00 pm till Sunset Fenton Street Community Garden at the corner of Fenton Street and Rt. 410 (East West Highway Bridge)     Learn about the Fenton Street Community Garden. Meet Master Gardeners. Learn about cool weather gardening; how to identify garden pests and how to create gorgeous flower arrangements. Meet the gardeners who are growing vegetables and flowers in an Urban community setting in Downtown Silver Spring Bring the Kids . . . Face Painting Cookies Scaveneger Hunt Event host: Kathy Jentz  Editor/PublisherWashington Gardener Magazine 301-588-6894www.WashingtonGardener.com   10/01/2014

Take one and go! Capital Bikeshare has over 300 stations throughout the Metro DC area, pictured is the one in Downtown Silver Spring, MD at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive. You have to become a member to use Capital Bikeshare, membership options include daily, weekly ... annually. Once a member you can rent a bike, explore the Metro DC area and return it at any station you like. The first 30 minutes of your ride are always free. Photo of the Day: Take one and go!   04/19/2014

Grab a few Easter baskets and head to downtown Silver Spring, MD this Saturday April 19th, 2014! 600+ eggs will be hidden throughout the Central Business District and they'll be worth more than $3,000 in prices. 1st Annual Silver Spring, MD Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 19th, 2014 Noon - 4 PM Stop at the B & O Train Station (8100 Georgia Ave) first to get the rules and then hunt for eggs in Downtown Silver Spring, MD. Free parking in Silver Spring's Downtown parking garages There will also be DJ's, the School of Rock House Band, children's station ... This is a family-friendly event and all are invited to hunt for the eggs. Besides candy-filled Easter eggs for kids, there'll be a few which were designed by local artists. 1st Annual Silver Spring, MD Easter Egg Hunt RSVP via Facebook P.... 04/17/2014