The baseball stadium for the Washington Nationals is becoming a great concert venue! The Eagles will headline at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 with special guests the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The Eagles - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - will perform hits from their more than 35-year career, such as "Hotel California," "Desperado," "Life In The Fast Lane," "Lyin' Eyes," "Take It To The Limit," "One Of These Nights," "Heartache Tonight," and more. The Dixie Chicks - Martie Maguire, Emily Robison and lead singer Natalie Maines - will hit the stage performing songs from all three of their albums including smash hits, "Wide Open Spaces," "Goodbye Earl," and "Not Ready to Make Nice." Keith Urban will perform "Days Go By," "Sweet Thing," Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me," "You'll Think of Me," "Better Life," as well as Billboard's Country Song of the Decade, "Somebody Like You." Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 2010 and can be purchased at Tickets.com.

Six Flags America opens on March 27 for the 2010 season! (The Water Park opens Memorial Day weekend). If you like roller coasters, Six Flags offers a full day of fun with more than 100 rides and it's an easy drive just 30 minutes from downtown Washington DC. On tap this season are new games and attractions such as a Rock Wall, Quarterback Challenge, and the return of the High Striker. "Bone's Chicken and Waffles," a new restaurant, and brand-new shows including the Treasure of Pirate Cove stunt show and kid-friendly Looney Tunes Dance Off featuring Bugs Bunny and other favorite Looney Tunes characters. The amusement park celebrates the return of warmer weather, opening every day for Spring Break through April 5.

Visiting Tips: Buy tickets in advance Buy Direct, so that you do not have to wait in line. Visit on a weekday. The park will be more crowded on the weekends. Arrive early to get the most out of your day.

Opening this summer, Six Flags America will debut the park's largest expansion in more than a decade- the 3.5 acre Thomas Town, based on Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Featuring eight rides and attractions, a new retail store, and brand new character, Thomas Town at Six Flags America will be the largest destination of its kind in North America.

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The Smithsonian Kite Festival is an annual event that is traditionally a part of the festivities at the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC. This year on March 27, 2010, kite enthusiasts will show off their stunt skills and compete for awards in over 36 categories including aerodynamics, beauty, box, and funniest. Don't miss this great family fun event!

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Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia will officially open for the spring season on March 22, 2010. To celebrate its 2010 season, Oatlands has invited local bluegrass sensation The Polka Dots to play during a special pre-opening reception on Sunday, March 21. Tours will be conducted on the half-hour from 1-4 p.m. The pre-opening Tunes & Tours are $10 for adults, $7 for children 6-16, and $3 for children under 6. Other special events taking place at Oatlands include Four Season Teas, the Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point, Jazz & Juleps, Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show & Sale, The Middleburg All Breed Dog Show, and Christmas at Oatlands tours. Read more about Oatlands.

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