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  • People ice skate at the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden ice rink, adjacent to the National Archives (rear). (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)

    Hit the Ice

    Why not make the best of the cold temperatures this winter? Strap on some skates and go for a spin around the ice. Area ice skating rinks are now open.Read More
    19 Nov 2024
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  • A giant dragon lantern (Photo: Winter Lantern Festival)

    Holiday Happenings

    To help get you in the holiday spirit, we have put together a list of some holiday light displays and events in the DMV. Many are free, although not all.Read More
    12 Nov 2024
    Mark Heckathorn
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  • A bowl full of Reese's Cups, Snickers, Kit Kats and Milky Ways sit on a porch beside a pumpkin. (Photo: Steve/Flickr)

    Sweet Tooth

    Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the most popular Halloween Candy in the DMV. In fact, Reese’s dominated the map, claiming the top spot in 40 states. Read More
    22 Oct 2024
    Mark Heckathorn
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  • Participants at the Boo at the Zoo family-friendly Halloween event. A boy dressed as a vampire gets candy from a female volunteer. (Photo; National Zoo)

    Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treat event for children returns to the National Zoo Oct. 18-20. Night of the Living Zoo, a 21-and-over party, is Oct. 25.Read More
    15 Oct 2024
    Mark Heckathorn
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  • The Downtown Holiday Market in Penn Quarter features more than 150 vendors. (Photo: Downtown Holiday Market)

    Bah! Humbug!

    Two D.C. business improvement districts (BID) will hold dueling holiday markets this Christmas -- one in Dupont Circle and the other in Penn Quarter.Read More
    02 Oct 2024
    Mark Heckathorn
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Ice cavrings of Snoopy lying on his dog house while Charlie Brown and Linus lean on a wall looking through a giant werath with a red bow. (Photo: Gaylord National Resort)

Weekend Guide

16 Nov 2018
Mark Heckathorn
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DMV, events, ICE!, things to do, weekend guide
It Is Beginning to Look Like Christmas Thanksgiving is still a week away, but it is already beginning to look like Christmas in the DMV. We had our first snow yesterday, several ice skating rinks open today, ICE! at National Harbor opens this weekend and A Christmas Carol begins
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People gather around the Catharsis on the Mall's

Weekend Guide

09 Nov 2018
Mark Heckathorn
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DMV, events, things to do, veterans day, weekend guide
Chilly Veterans Day Weekend in Forecast It is going to be a chilly Veterans Day weekend in the DMV with temperatures in the 40s on Saturday and Sunday and in the low-50s on Monday. At least there is no rain in the forecast. But there is still plenty to do this weekend, and most
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A man breathes a ball of fire into the air at Yards Park while surrounded by spectators. (Photo: Yards Park)

Weekend Guide

02 Nov 2018
Mark Heckathorn
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DMV, events, things to do, weekend, weekend guide
A Chilly Fall Weekend Is on Tap in the DMV It is going to be a chilly fall weekend in the DMV with temperatures near 60 both days. At least there is no rain in the forecast, so if you are planning to drive out to Western Maryland to see the leaves changing colors or go apple
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A crowd of zombies marching through Silver Spirng. (Photo: Bill O'Leary/Washington Post)

Weekend Guide

26 Oct 2018
Mark Heckathorn
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events, halloween, things to do, wekend guide
Have a Ghoulish Weekend in the DMV It is Halloween weekend in the DMV, and there are plenty of spooky and not so ghoulish events to fill your pumpkin. Start with Fright Fest at Six Flags America, dance the night away at Night of the Living Zoo or take the kids to Hilloween at
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A jouster falling off his horse. (Photo: Maryland Renaissance Festival)

Weekend Guide

19 Oct 2018
Mark Heckathorn
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events, fall, halloween, things to do, weekend guide
Fall Activities Fill the DMV This Weekend Fall is in the air this weekend, and there are plenty of fall activities in the DMV. It is the last weekend for the Maryland Renaissance Festival, so if you haven’t been there yet, this is your last chance! Other fall activities include
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Woman sitting at computer with hand over face holding a sign that says help.

Weekend Guide

13 Oct 2018
Mark Heckathorn
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No Guide This Weekend Due to Tech Issues Dear Readers, If you came looking for our usual Weekend Guide, but found this instead, we apologize. We have computer issues starting late Wednesday night. Our hard drive died, but luckily we have a reserve. Unfortunately, we were able to
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