Silver Spring, MD Local News, Events, and Information

Takoma Park event

Fri Jul 3 2:00 pm

World Cup Knockout Stage Watch Party | 3 Matches Included

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Washington event

Fri Jul 3 6:15 pm

Special 250 Independence Week Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Wildlife & Times DC!

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Silver Spring Weather: Saturday October 31

High: 61°

Low: 47°

Wind: 6 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 8%

Overcast, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees. Cloudy in the morning, overcast during the afternoon, partly cloudy overnight.

Washington event

Fri Jul 3 7:00 pm

The Official Countdown 250 Ball

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Acoustic Alchemy - Tue Apr 6 7:30 pm
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Crochet and Cozies - Mon Nov 2 10:30 am
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Family Chess - Sun Nov 1 12:00 pm
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Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage (Two Faces Series) - Wed Nov 4 7:30 pm
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Spooky Stories & Sweet Treats Family Event - Sat Oct 31 12:00 pm
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Halloween under the Stars at the Embassy Row Rooftop - Sat Oct 31 6:30 pm
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Crossroads Farmers Market - Wed Nov 4 9:00 am
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DMV CARNIVAL - Dancehall & SOCA Halloween Party - Sat Oct 31 10:00 pm
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Takoma Park Thu. Jul 2 2026

Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

Record-breaking heat causes a multi-day emergency across the DMV, with cooling centers, free transit, and postponed events — here is a plan to stay safe this holiday weekend.

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Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

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Washington Wed. Jul 1 2026

The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

Rare Essence and EU bring a double-header of go-go royalty to the 9:30 Club this Friday—a perfect kickoff for your summer soundtrack.

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The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

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Bethesda Wed. Jul 1 2026

The Heat Won't Stop the Beat: Strutman Lane Moves Indoors Tonight

Strathmore's Live from the Lawn moves indoors tonight due to extreme heat — Strutman Lane performs at 7:30 PM in the Music Center, no lawn chairs or blankets needed.

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The Heat Won't Stop the Beat: Strutman Lane Moves Indoors Tonight

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Takoma Park Wed. Jul 1 2026

Beat the Heat: Free Midweek Music & Community Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Wheaton (July 1–7, 2026)

From Takoma Park's parade and no-fireworks party to Sligo's Music Series and Montgomery County's "Shine Together" 250th anniversary fireworks—all free this week.

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Beat the Heat: Free Midweek Music & Community Events in Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Wheaton (July 1–7, 2026)

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Takoma Park Mon. Jun 29 2026

DMV Summer Guide: Food & Music Festivals in July

July in the DMV is packed with food and music festivals. Otakon's anime, Broccoli City's hip-hop, Afrobeats & Wine, and the Colombian Festival's carnival energy. Make plans.

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DMV Summer Guide: Food & Music Festivals in July

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Takoma Park Mon. Jun 29 2026

Best Things to Do in the DMV This Week! ☀️ (June 30 - July 2)

Explore our local community calendar for the best events in Takoma Park and the DMV this week.

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Best Things to Do in the DMV This Week! ☀️ (June 30 - July 2)

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Takoma Park Sun. Jun 28 2026

Sidewalk Stories: Takoma Park's Poet Laureate and The Power of Words

David Alberto Fernández, Takoma Park's poet laureate, is building bridges across languages and generations — and you can walk on his poems in the city's sidewalks.

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Sidewalk Stories: Takoma Park's Poet Laureate and The Power of Words

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Washington event

Wed Jul 1 12:00 pm

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

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Baltimore event

Sun Jun 28 1:00 pm

A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical

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