Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon. Leading up to Christmas, there’s a two-day fireworks event happening at Mount Vernon. The 18th-century landmark transports visitors to a winter encampment ...

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the week ending Dec. 21, 2025.

Carol or dance this weekend at Georgetown Jingle’s concert pop-up, or at Step Afrika!’s pumped-up step show. Plus, there’s holiday fireworks and karaoke at the Wharf. Catch the final days of DC ...

Winter in the Washington, DC area can be a parenting challenge in the best of times, but there's no stopping us! I am here to ...

The Four Seasons D.C. Wine & Dine event is hosted across two evenings with proceeds going to MedStar Health. (Courtesy Four Seasons) An exceptional food and wine experience is uniting with ...

The Flying Circus Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival includes tethered and free-flight rides. (Courtesy Vernon Wells/Flying Circus) The Flying Circus is one of the oldest continuous air shows in the ...

Find holiday markets, help break a Guinness World Record under the National Mistletoe and volunteer at Wreaths Across America ...

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