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

Washington DC is great because there are so many free things to do! Find out the best free things to do in Washington DC.

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 ...

We share the best things to do every weekend in The Weekend Scene newsletter – it’s completely free to subscribe! Monday is Labor Day, which means a long weekend for many. It might also be your last ...

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Nationals Park is home to the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball team. The stadium opened in March 2008; it's located in the popular Navy Yard neighborhood and seats 40,000-plus ...

Washington State’s natural wonders — and its many cities and towns — are a treasure trove for the curious explorer. But if you only had time to do a few things, what would make the cut? Local travel ...