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Things to do in Silver Spring, MD
We reviewed 6,000+ Washington-area events and found 30 things to do in Silver Spring, MD between October 27 and November 2. Last updated October 27, 2026.
All things to do in Silver Spring, MD — October 27 – November 2
Free chess lessons with boards and pieces provided in a low‑stress, non‑competitive setting on the library’s 5th floor, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Group trivia night at Downtown Silver Spring features NYTimes puzzles—wordle, connections, spelling bee—offering fun prizes and a complimentary book copy.
Class at Long Branch Library teaches adults adjusting computer accessibility settings like text size, mouse pointer, cursor, contrast, and shortcuts, with laptops provided, for ages 18 and up.
One‑on‑One Computer Help for Beginners (White Oak Library) — 30‑minute individual sessions with adult volunteers covering file management, internet navigation, email setup, library e‑resources, and e‑book streaming, registration required, ages 18+.
Crochet and Knitting Club (Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library) — Bring personal yarn projects and use limited supplied materials for small crochet or knitting work, ages 14+.
Hands‑on African drumming class at Long Branch Library, led by Uasuf Gueye, offers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners learning and community connection, ages 18+.
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Teen Fall Fest (Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library) — Painted mini pumpkins, papel picado, pizza and costume fun in the 3rd‑floor meeting room, for ages 11–17.
College campus admissions tour at Bowie State University with MoCoRec, free for ages 13–18, transportation provided.
Intro to Excel class offers two sessions teaching Microsoft Excel basics on 13 computers in the 4th‑floor lab, for ages 18 and up.
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