Fourth Annual Silver Spring Youth Block Party Set for Sept. 18

Councilmember Kate Stewart and the Silver Spring Regional Services Office will host the fourth annual 'Buckets and Beats: The Silver Spring Youth Block Party' on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring. The free event is open to middle and high school students following MCPS's early dismissal that day, and will feature a basketball tournament hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, skateboarding activities, arts and crafts, a live DJ, and free food and prizes. Students ages 12 and above can register in advance for the basketball tournament and skateboarding activity.