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 website or call to confirm information. Please note that most of these events are held each year and the dates are updated as available.

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Washington Auto Show
February 1-10, 2013. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC. This special event features more than 700 new vehicle makes and models, live entertainment, celebrity guests and new car giveaways.

Super Bowl 2013
February 3, 2013. Find parties and places to watch the big game in the Washington, DC area.

Washington Wizards Basketball
See NBA games live at the Verizon Center or enjoy the national broadcasts throughout the season.

Washington Capitals
The NHL Hockey team plays at the Verizon Center. Find information on tickets, schedules and more.

Washington, DC Restaurant Week
February 4 - 10, 2013. Experience Washington, DC's best restaurants at affordable prices. More than 200 of Washington, DC’s finest restaurants will be offering 3-course lunches for $20.13 and 3-course dinners for $35.13 for this gourmet event.

Chinese New Year Events
See the calendar of special celebrations of the Year of the Snake in the Washington, DC area.

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 2013 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.

Washington, DC International Wine Festival
February 5-9, 2013. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The festival will include many new highlights including a Food Pavilion partnering sponsors with local chefs, trendy events at local restaurants, a restaurant partners program as well as a fun celebrity chef demonstration stage.

Cupid's Undie Run
February 9, 2013. Run around the U.S. Capitol Building in your Valentine's themed undies to raise money for the Children's Tumor Foundation.

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

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.

George Washington's Birthnight Banquet and Ball
February 16, 2013, 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 Engineering Family Day at the National Building Museum
February 16, 2013, 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.

President's Day in Washington, DC
February 18, 2013. 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.

Discover Strathmore
February 18, 2013. Strathmore Music Center, North Bethesda, MD. The annual open house features performances and participatory concerts and art activities for young audiences. The event is free and a great opportunity for families to explore the performing arts.

Social Media Week
February 18-22, 2013. Various locations in Washington DC. Participate in an engaging week of events, talks, panel sessions, workshops, networking events and mixers that explore the emerging trends in social and mobile media.

DC Fashion Week
February 18-24, 2013. The week-long event highlights fashion design, clothing merchandising and modeling.

Nordic Cool Festival - Kennedy Center
February 19-March 17, 2013. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC. The performing arts festival highlights the culture and heritage of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the Åland Islands. There are free and ticketed events.

Distribution of White House Easter Egg Roll Tickets
February 21-25, 2013. Free tickets will be distributed via an online lottery. Don't miss your chance to attend the annual event on Easter Monday on the White House grounds.

Intersections Arts Festival
February 22-March 10, 2013. Atlas Performing Arts Center. The arts festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington DC, features visual art, film screenings, literary readings and dance, musical and dramatic productions by more than 30 artists and cultural institutions.

Capital Home & Garden Show
February 22-24, 2013. Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA. Enjoy a one-stop shopping resource with hundreds of exhibits with the latest remodeling and decorating products and services.

Annapolis Restaurant Week
February 25-March 3, 2013. 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.

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