February Festivals and Special Events in the Washington, DC Area

The Washington, DC area and its surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia host lots of annual festivals and special events. All dates, prices, and activities mentioned are subject to change, so please check the official web site or call to confirm information. Please note that most of these events are held each year and the dates are updated as available.

Bethesda Chevy Chase Restaurant Week
2010 Dates to be Announced. More than 30 Bethesda area restaurants will offer prix fixe lunch for $12-15 and dinner menus for $30. Take this great opportunity to try out some restaurants in Bethesda/Chevy Chase.

Super Bowl 2010
February 7, 2010. Find parties and places to watch the big game in the Washington, DC area.

Chinese New Year Parade and Special Events
2010 Dates to be Announced. 2 p.m. The parade winds along H Street, NW and around Chinatown with dragon dancers, marching bands and other chinese entertainers. See other special celebrations in the Washington, DC area as well.

Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, remember the contributions of African Americans in the United States with numerous events and cultural programs.

Summer 2010 Camp Fairs in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Various dates in February. Do you know what your kids are doing this summer? Attend a camp fair and find out about a variety of day and sleepaway camps in the Washington, DC area.

Chocolate Lovers Festival
February 6-7, 2010. Old Town Fairfax, Virginia. Enjoy a festival of everything chocolate! See the Chocolate Challenge, an arts contest featuring breathtaking art made completely of chocolate, sample chocolates, historic re-enactments, children's activities, craft show and more.

Washington Boat Show
February 11-15, 2010. Washington Convention Center. See hundreds of boats and boat products.

Washington, DC International Wine Festival
February 13-14, 2010. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Sample wine from more than 280 international wineries.

Valentine's Day
Find suggestions for Valentine's Day in the Washington, DC area, including romantic restaurants, romantic getaways, chocolates, flowers, gift ideas and more.

Frederick Douglass Birthday
February 14, 2010 at 10 a.m. Celebrate and honor this important historical figure with a wreathlaying ceremony and a tour of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.

George Washington's Birthnight Banquet and Ball
2010 Dates to be Announced, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria, Virginia. Enjoy an 18th century banquet and English Country Dancing, a dessert collation, toasts, and character re-enactors.

Discover Strathmore Festival
2010 Dates to be Announced, 11 a.m. Enjoy live musical performances, demonstrations and hands-on activities at this free family event at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. Free, no tickets required.

DC Fashion Week
February 15-21, 2010. The week-long event highlights fashion design, clothing merchandising and modeling.

President's Day in Washington, DC
February 15, 2010. Visit Washington, DC on President's Day and pay tribute to America's most famous leaders. Find out about special Presidents' Day events held throughout the Washington, DC area.

Annapolis Restaurant Week
February 15-21, 2010. Dozens of restaurants in Historic and greater Annapolis will be offering three-course, price fixed meal selections at a cost of $15.95 for lunch and $29.95 for dinner.

Mardi Gras Celebrations in Washington, DC
Celebrate Fat Tuesday at a variety of events including parties, parades, balls and family days.

Black History Month Events in Williamsburg, Virginia
2010 Dates to be Announced. Colonial Williamsburg celebrates 30 years of dedication to African American history programming with a variety of special events.

Discover Engineering Family Day at the National Building Museum
2010 Dates to be Announced. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Take part in slime-making, day-long robot demonstrations and competitions, design bridges and helicopters, and much more. Free. $5 suggested donation. Most appropriate for children ages 5-13.

Brookside Nature Center Maple Sugar Festival
2010 Dates to be Announced, noon - 3 p.m. Wheaton, Maryland. Watch the whole maple sugaring process - see sap drip from trees, taste it, watch it boiled down into maple syrup and taste a sample. FREE and open to all ages. No reservations required.

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