Things to Do with Kids in Silver Spring, MD

  • TripBuzz found 534 things to do with kids in or near Silver Spring, Maryland, including 510 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From The Little Gym of Silver Spring to Rock Creek Garden Pool, the Silver Spring area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Theaters.
  • Located just north of Washington D.C. lies the city of Silver Springs, Maryland. The city is a thriving urban business and residential community. Home to an array of restaurants, shopping districts and diverse entertainment, the city is also a popular tourist destination. The family-friendly city offers music and film venues and golf and host many annual music and film festivals throughout the year.
  • TripBuzz found 534 things to do with kids in or near Silver Spring, Maryland, including 510 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From The Little Gym of Silver Spring to Rock Creek Garden Pool, the Silver Spring area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Theaters.
  • Located just north of Washington D.C. lies the city of Silver Springs, Maryland. The city is a thriving urban business and residential community. Home to an array of restaurants, shopping districts and diverse entertainment, the city is also a popular tourist destination. The family-friendly city offers music and film venues and golf and host many annual music and film festivals throughout the year.
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10.3 Miles
91% 92 votes
Lake 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Lake Needwood in Needwood Lake Circle is a great spot to relax and unwind. They have picnic sheds and barbecue grills for cookouts. Boating, fishing, ziplining, walking, hiking and jogging are just some of the activities you can do here.
10.3 Miles
95% 130 votes
Ziplines 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
10.3 Miles
78% 54 votes
Parks 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 20117 MoreLess Info
A wooded park area, Upton Hill Regional Park features a miniature golf course, swimming pool and batting cages. The park can be used for hiking and picnicking and includes a children's playground.
10.3 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
10.3 Miles
97% 67 votes
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Go Ape!

Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
10.4 Miles
70% 23 votes
Dog Park 2101 S Pollard Street, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
Spread across nearly four acres of space, the Fort Barnard Park features standard park amenities like a children's playground, picnic shelter, and a walking path. This park also maintains a complete baseball field with player benches and a basketball court.
10.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds Great Falls St & Lincoln Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 MoreLess Info
A small neighborhood park, Lincoln Park features two children's play structures along with swings, a sandbox and a basketball court. It also provides a rain garden, picnic tables, shade trees and grassy areas.
10.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Theaters 2700 South Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206 MoreLess Info
American Century Theater operates out of a stage attached to a middle school and focuses on 'neglected' 20th century plays. This black box theater provides lots of flexibility in seating and staging.
10.7 Miles
Theaters 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
The Olney Theatre Center is an artistic institution based on a four-theater campus. They offer a diverse array of professional productions on a regular basis, including dramas, comedies, musicals and holiday specials.
10.7 Miles
67% 15 votes
Historic Sites 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 MoreLess Info
Get a feel for life in mid-19th century Virginia at Cherry Hill Farmhouse. Visitors can shell and grind corn in the barn, dress in period clothing and play old-fashioned parlor games. Guided tours are offered.
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