Celebrate the holiday season with a drive or a stroll through one of the Washington, DC area’s spectacle of lights at a local park or along the water in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia. These Christmas light displays are beautiful and a great way to share the magic and joy… read more →
It’s natural for a dog to want to socialize and play with other dogs, and a dog park is the perfect setting for your dog to be able to run free without having to worry about getting into trouble. A dog park or dog run is a place where dogs… read more →
Cyber Monday got its start in 2005 as the online shopping version of Black Friday. And as this rundown of the hottest Cyber Monday deals will show, 2013 has the potential to be the best year yet. Shoppers camped out on their PC, tablet or smartphone cracked the $1 billion… read more →
Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed on November 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to… read more →
Thanksgiving is a great time to volunteer and reach out and help the homeless and the hungry. The Washington, DC area has lots of charitable organizations that need volunteers to prepare, serve and cleanup holiday meals for the poor. You can also make a donation or participate in fundraising events.… read more →
You know they’re coming: Those extra holiday pounds. How to avoid them? Here’s a guide of Turkey Trots, fun runs and other events to get you moving before the tryptophan sets in. Turkey Trot 10K (Kids Mile): Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m. Lejeune Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, 3250 Catlin Ave.,… read more →
Veterans Day was originally established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. The national holiday is celebrated on November 11, the anniversary of the day World War I ended in 1918. Today Veterans Day honors veterans of all wars for their patriotism and willingness to serve in… read more →
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for some spooky fun then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a list of local Washington DC haunted houses, hay rides, spook walks, and more for the scariest day of 2013! Check out all the attractions below,… read more →
Pick a pumpkin, ride in a wagon full of hay, or feed and pet farm animals. What better way is there to enjoy the change of seasons? Fall festivals are held in a variety of places throughout Maryland and Virginia. Here are some of the best pumpkin patches in the… read more →
Thursday, October 17 It’s never too early to kick off the ghoulish Halloween celebrations – and perhaps the scariest event to hit the District this year: 1. The Spooky Movie International Horror Film Festival. “Shakes the Clown” — a 1991 dark comedy featuring veterans like Robin Williams and Kathy Griffin —… read more →