Not your typical tree lighting ceremony, downtown Silver Spring will be unveiling its 30-foot holiday tree made of recycled glass and kitchen items on Saturday, November 14th! The public art installation will feature spatula snowflakes, take-out food containers, utensil tinsel (u-tinsel) and a beautiful blue glass bottle star. The tree lighting and street fest begins at 6 PM and also includes food tastings, live music, drink specials, an ice skating Santa and more!

On Friday, October 23rd, EYA staffers ascended upon A Wider Circle in Silver Spring, Maryland for the company's Day of Service. Volunteers sorted donated items, made repairs to furniture, re-stocked the showroom floor, assembled shelving, and loaded items onto recipients' vehicles.

On Saturday, October 24th, zombies are taking over downtown Silver Spring! The 7th annual Silver Spring Zombie Walk is a ghoulishly good time as party-goers wander through the streets and enjoy zombie-themed events.

Cultures from around the world will be showcased at the World of Montgomery Festival on Sunday, October 18th! This free event highlights cultural diversity and understanding with international food, music, crafts and more.

If you are looking for fun date night ideas, downtown Silver Spring has got you covered. Begin the evening at one of the many acclaimed Silver Spring restaurants. Urban Butcher is a local favorite “bohemian gathering place” that serves steak tartare, ox brisket, steamed mussels and much more. Saturday night is date night at 8407 Kitchen Bar! Enjoy an appetizer, two entrees and a bottle of wine for $50. Menu items include roasted bone marrow, crispy confit pork belly and seared sea scallops.

Montgomery Row residents who may be looking to add little family members to their abode have an excellent nearby choice for child care.