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. SILVER SPRING B&O RAILROAD OPEN HOUSE

Where/When: The station opens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Why go: Tour the National Register listed 1945 B&O Railroad passenger station and view a photo exhibit of 30 years of Silver Spring history!

Pricing: Free

2. RESOURCE FAIR FOR MILLITARY PERSONNEL

Where/When: The County's Commission on Veterans Affairs, Easter Seals of the Greater Washington-Baltimore Region and White Flint Mall invite all active duty, reserve military, veterans and their families to attend a FREE Resource Fair. The event on Saturday, Nov. 5 located at 11301 Rockville Pike in Kensington at 11 a.m.

Why go: Several local organizations will be on-site to provide information on resources available to military personnel and their families..

Pricing: Free

3. MEET THE MOXIE MOTIVATOR

Where/When: The talk takes place on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Metamorphosis Boutique located at 811 Wayne Ave. between 1:00 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Why go:  Come to learn more from Margaret Dureke, a motivational speaker.

Pricing: Free, but you must RSVP at 301-588-8901.

4. THE WASHINGTON MUSICA CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES

Where/When: Nov. 4, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave.

Why go: Program includes Sonata #2 in A Op. 100 by Johannes Brahms and Trio in Bb Op. 99 by Franz Schubert with Kathy Judd, violin, Adam Gonzalez, cello, and Carl Banner, piano

Pricing: $15

5.

Where/When: Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase; Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Why go: Listen to a panel discussion among multigenerational veterans moderated by Sydney Freedberg, founder of Learning from Veterans: National Security Insights from Afghanistan and Iraq.

Pricing: Free.