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Fall bucket list

Sugarloaf Mountain & The Comus InnS’mores & bonfireFall festivalsVolunteer opportunitiesBOO! friendsPick your own pumpkinsMacy’s Day paradeCorn mazeCostumes

Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

All weekend Mount Vernon Colonial Market & FairStep back in time at Colonial Market & Fair, featuring food and wares made by colonial artisans. Take in the sights and sounds of the marketplace on Mount Vernon’s 12-acre field. Chat with colonial artisans selling traditional handcrafted food and wares. Hear live music from the colonial era. Watch as expert artisans demonstrate… Continue Reading…

Fall festivals, farms, orchards and events in and around Washington, DC

It’s that time of year when the weather is beginning to cool, cute fall outfits await, PSL’s are back and kids are hoping to start jumping in leaves soon. It also means making memories at local apple orchards, fall festivals and picking pumpkins. Be sure to check websites as protocols have certainly changed this year, most require advanced reservations. Have a… Continue Reading…

Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

All weekend Fiesta DC is a family friendly celebration of Latino culture. The full-day festival includes a wide range of entertainment and great food from a wide variety of Latino cultures. The festival grounds are located on Pennsylvania Avenue between 9th and 14th Streets beginning at the U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza and extending to Freedom Plaza. Mark the beginning of the Kennedy… Continue Reading…

Volta Park Market & Fall Festival both perfect for families

Volta Park is full of good news and fun events this month. Perhaps you have been to the playground or the pool nestled in the quaint streets of Georgetown at 1555 34th St NW. With summer wrapping up, there is a lot to look forward to this Fall from a new farmers market to an annual fall festival; all perfect… Continue Reading…

Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

All weekend: Field Day: A Three Day Festival for Emerging Voices44:21 and Shout Mouse Press team up to celebrate emerging storytellers! Events include a short film festival featuring the work of young filmmakers, a reading featuring teen authors around the DMV, a writing workshop, and a community open mic. You’ll also get to enjoy live music, buy art from local artists,… Continue Reading…

National Children’s Museum welcomes visitors back

National Children’s Museum, a nationally recognized cultural and educational institution, offering interactive exhibitions exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) has re-opened after being closed for 18 months! Celebrating the joy of modern childhood, the Museum sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for children and engages the whole family. Located just steps from the National Mall, National Children’s Museum fills a critical… Continue Reading…

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