National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20 – April 17, 2016. See the blossoming of thousands of cherry trees on the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. The capital welcomes spring with this annual tradition begun by the gift of 600 trees to the United States from Japan in 1912. Don’t miss… read more →
Short or time or money (or both) but still want to help your local animal shelter? There are lots of ways to help local animal shelters without investing a ton of time, money or energy. Here are smart ways that you can make a big difference. Spread the word Hang… read more →
Annapolis, Maryland Distance from DC: 32 miles; 1-hour drive Why: Boats for DAYS, the gravitas of the Naval Academy, and a host of tasty treats Three things to do while you’re there: 1. Take a water taxi to Eastport and down farm-to-table pizza at Vin909. 2. Get nautical by using… read more →
Giant Panda Cub Debut: the National Zoo January 16, 2016. Washington DC. Bei Bei will be on display to the public. The cub was born in August and will make his first public appearance at the Zoo. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Events The national holiday is January 18, 2016.… read more →
Whether your just looking for a caffeine fix, a mega sized cup of Cocoa or a scrumptious Pastry, there is sure to be a true winner in this list of Unique and Trendy Coffee Shops in Virginia! Blackstone Coffee Company, Fredericksburg When you make quality your top priority, chances are,… read more →
One of the main objections to real Christmas trees is that they are thrown away after the first use. Some people who want a real one choose to buy a living Christmas tree and plant it later. Others purchase an artificial tree to be used for many years, though that still… read more →
Wine growing in Virginia dates back to the early seventeenth century, when English settlers at Jamestown unsuccessfully attempted to cultivate European vines. The coastal climate of the Chesapeake proved inhospitable for grape growing, but modern technology and viticultural techniques have solved these problems. The topography and geology of the state… read more →
Now that it’s spring, more yard sales should start popping up in your town. You can make some cash by combining your spring cleaning with a successful garage or tag sale with these tips from garage sale experts. 1) Sell on Saturday Author and host of former PBS show Collect This!… read more →
Reopening of the Renwick Gallery November 13-14, 2015, Washington DC. The Smithsonian museum reopens after an extensive renovation. On Friday, explore the galleries, meet curators Bell and Atkinson, and take tours led by museum docents. On Saturday, attend a free family festival with craft activities, artist demonstrations, musical performances and special… read more →
It’s that time of year when we can enjoy some extra outdoor recreation. Ice skating way is a super cool way to enjoy some active fun during the cold months. Several local outdoor rinks are already welcoming skaters, and the rest will open their ice over next couple of weeks.… read more →