The Buckets and Beats youth block party is set to return to Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on Friday afternoon.
The second annual free event, hosted by Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart and the Silver Spring Regional Services Office, will feature a 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by former NBA player and local restaurateur Jason Miskiri, a soccer skills station, a pop-up skatepark, art activities, a live DJ, and free food for youth attendees.
Online registration is required to participate in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
“I’m thrilled for the second annual Buckets and Beats: The Silver Spring Youth Block Party,” Council Vice President Stewart said in a press release. “We need to increase positive youth engagement in our community, and I’m so grateful for our public and private partners for helping to make this event happen. Silver Spring has so much to offer, and this event is a great opportunity for our young people to come out and have fun, and at the same time, plug into resources and programs.”
Montgomery County Public Schools will have an early release day on Sept. 27 and middle and high school students are invited to attend the youth block party following early dismissal.
“Events like the Buckets and Beats Youth Block Party are a great way to bring our community together and provide positive, safe spaces for young people to connect,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “It’s important that we continue to create opportunities where our youth can have fun, engage in activities they enjoy, and access resources that can help them succeed. I want to thank County Council Vice President Stewart and all our partners for making this event possible. I encourage our students and families to come out, enjoy the event, and be part of the vibrant Silver Spring community.”
The Buckets & Beats youth block party will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 27, at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. Additional information is available online.
