Get Out: Weekend Activities Downtown and Nearby

Start your weekend off with a list of events to enjoy yourself in Silver Spring and around the county. Check out our picks for activities and events to enjoy and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore!

1. HALLOWEEN ON ELLSWORTH

Where/When: The celebration will take place on intersection of Ellsworth and Fenton streets. Start time is 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27. The celebration ends around 6 p.m.

Why go: Come to enjoy spooky fun in downtown Silver Spring! There will be  contests for various ages, facepainting, and much more.

Pricing: Free

2. PUMPKIN CARVING IN LONG BRANCH

Where/When: The festivities will take place at Long Branch Community Center located on 8700 Piney Branch Rd. It starts Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m.

Why go: Bring the children out to enjoy a Halloween party. It will include a haunted house, scary movie and snacks.

Pricing: Free

3. DIWALI FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Where/When: The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Meditation Museum located at 8236 Georgia Ave. between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why go:  Come to learn more about the Diwali celebration and check out the services that the museum offers. 

Pricing: Free, but you must RSVP.

4. DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION

Where/When: Join the Halloween festivities in Takoma Park at 7500 Maple Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 29, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Why go: Celebrate the life of someone you love by creating your own personal 'shrine' to acknowledge them, a special pet, or memory.

Pricing: Free

5. TRICK-OR-TREAT WITH A PURPOSE

Where/When: Join the Halloween party in located on One Veterans Plaza. The event takes place on Monday, Oct. 31. It starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m.

Why go: Come out to enjoy ice skating, treats, music and donate canned goods to help feed the community.

Pricing: Free