Night of the Living Zoo October 30, 2015, 6:30-10 p.m. National Zoo, Washington DC. The Halloween event features bone-chilling and mind-boggling performance art including palm readers, fire eaters, talking bats, and illusionists. Nightmare on M Street October 31, 2015, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets sold in advance (sometimes sell… read more →
DC Dead: MUTATION 2020 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, DC Teams of 6 are equipped with “neurotoxin” darts and sent through a zombie infested building to find the weapon that could end the undead onslaught. One part haunted house, and two parts interactive theatre, DC DEAD is a must this Halloween season.… read more →
Looking for some real scare options this Halloween season? Check out these 7 Metro DC area locations and plan a pre/post excursion before going to one of the “haunted” attractions. See if you are a ghosthunter! The White House- Washington, D.C. A number of mysterious happenings have been reported in… read more →
Halloween Events Through October 2015. Get spooked at a haunted house, romp around a pumpkin patch or go on a haunted city tour. Pumpkin Festivals Through October. Some of the region’s pumpkin patches open at the end of September. Find out where the best pumpkin patches and fall festivals are… read more →
Festivals are one of the main themes of the fall season in Virginia, and they’re the perfect places to sample authentic Virginia flavors. From fresh pies to seasonally-flavored craft beer, the tastes alone will set you on an every-weekend course to the next festival. Cox Farms Fall Festival Centreville, Va… read more →
Taste of Georgetown October 3, 2015, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Washington DC. Sample dishes from 30 Georgetown restaurants, while enjoying live music and children’s activities. Fall for Fairfax Festival October 3-4, 2015, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Fairfax, VA. One of the region’s largest fall festival includes more than 100 interactive activities and… read more →
National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2015. Celebrate the culture and traditions of Spanish speaking residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Turkish Festival Sept. 27, 2015, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC. Celebrate Turkish art and culture with a… read more →
Andrews Air Show Sept. 19, 2015. Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, MD. The popular air show returns this year featuring the Thunderbirds flight demonstration squadron, performing fast-paced aerobatic maneuvers of two, four and six planes flying in formation. WalkingTown DC Sept. 19-27, 2015. Washington DC. Enjoy free guided tours… read more →
September 11 Memorial Events Sept. 11, 2015. See the schedule of special commemorative events in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Columbia Heights Day Sept. 12, 2015. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 11th & Kenyon Streets NW, Washington, DC. The community event includes live music, food, vendors, guest speakers, children’s activities and… read more →
Labor Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, 8 p.m. East Capitol and First Streets, Washington, DC. Enjoy a free concert by the National Symphony Orchestra. Kennedy Center Page-to-Stage Festival Sept. 5-7, 2015. The Kennedy Center hosts more than 40 local theater companies in a series of… read more →