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Washington DC Events - Weekend Picks

Friday November 20, 2009
See a guide to the top events going on this weekend in Washington, DC and the surrounding communities:
  • ICE! - Christmas at the Gaylord National Resort - November 19, 2009 - January 10, 2010. The award-winning holiday attraction is a winter wonderland created entirely of 5,000 BLOCKS of ice weighing 1.5 MILLION POUNDS! hand-sculpted by 40 international artisans and kept at a chilling nine degrees Fahrenheit. New in our region this year, this is an interactive holiday attraction you won't want to miss.

  • Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade - November 21, 2009. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a parade including 50-foot balloons, floats, mounted police, Shriners, fire engines, antique cars, trained dogs, other marching and dancing groups and a special visit from Santa.

  • Help the Homeless Walk in Washington DC - November 21, 2009. National Mall. Help raise awareness and funds to help the homeless in DC while enjoying a 3 mile walk around the city.

  • Turkey Trots in the DC Area - Join friends, family, co-workers and neighbors and participate in one of the Turkey Trots in Washington, DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia. Find the schedule of Turkey Trots, Runs and Races in the Washington, DC area.

  • Holiday Craft Shows - Craft shows are great places to get unique gifts for the holidays. Find a variety of craft shows in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

  • National Geographic DC Warehouse Sale - November 20-22, 2009. DC Armory, 2001 E Capitol St SE Washington, DC. Truckloads of National Geographic books, globes, toys, clothing, travel gear, jewelry, home and garden accessories and more -- over 250,000 items -- for kids and families, adventurers and armchair travelers will be offered at 20 percent to 90 percent off. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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  • Thanksgiving in the Washington DC Area
  • Christmas Events in the Washington DC Area
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