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New Years Day in Washington, DC
Looking for something to do on New Year's Day in Washington, DC? Many businesses are closed, but there are still a lot of great ways to spend your day on January 1st.
Washington DC Area Christmas Light Displays
Some of the Christmas light displays in the area continue through the first week in January. Enjoy a drive or a stroll through one of the Washington, DC area's spectacle of lights at a local park or along the water in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Christmas at Mount Vernon
Through January 6, 2013. Learn about the Christmas traditions of George Washington and tour the Mount Vernon Estate. The newly expanded programs extend through the first week in January.
ICE! – Christmas at the Gaylord National Resort
through January 6, 2013. 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.
Washington Jewish Film Festival
January 3-13, 2013. The annual event shows films with Jewish themes and encourages a dialogue about a variety of issues.
International Motorcycle Show
January 4-6, 2013. Washington Convention Center. The family-friendly event includes a display of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, ATVs, personal watercraft and motorcycle apparel.
Washington Winter Show
January 11-13, 2013. Katzen Arts Center at American University. One of the country's most established antiques events will feature fine antiques, distinguished events, and a Loan Exhibition.
Dress Rehearsal for the Inaugural Parade
January 13, 2013, 8 - 11:30 a.m. Full parade dress rehearsal including musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons and the pass and review of troops will take place along the inaugural parade route.
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 from January through April. Find information on tickets, schedules and more.
Alexandria Restaurant Week
January 18-27, 2013. More than 60 restaurants will be offering special menus and pricing to entice visitors to dine in Alexandria, Virginia, just five miles south of Washington, DC. The restaurants are offering either a three-course pre-fixe dinner or dinner for two, both priced at $35.
Home & Remodeling Show
January 18-20, 2013. Dulles Expo Center. 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA. Find out what's new in home decor, gardening, remodeling, and more. Meet hundreds of experts and check out thousands of products and services.
Washington Bridal Showcase
Various dates in January. See everything you need to plan an extraordinary wedding. The bridal show includes exhibits of bridal fashions, invitations, photographers, ceremony sites, music, wedding cakes, decorations, honeymoon travel and much more. Many exhibitors will offer demonstrations, samples and money-saving show specials.
Presidential Inauguration 2013
A week of festivities will be held in Washington DC including the Presidential Swearing in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and a night of Inaugural Balls and galas honoring the President of the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Events
The national holiday is January 21, 2013. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday is a day of honor and commemorative events at a variety of sites in Washington, DC. Events honoring the civil rights leader run throughout the month of January.
Bethesda Chevy Chase Restaurant Week
January 24-February 3, 2013. More than 30 Bethesda area restaurants will offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus. Take this great opportunity to try out some restaurants in Bethesda/Chevy Chase.
Roe v. Wade Anniversary Rallies
January 25, 2013. Thousands of Americans will march in Washington, DC on the anniversary of the date of the Supreme Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Pro-lifers and pro-choice supporters will march in support of their stand on this controversial issue.
Capital Wine Festival
January 25-March 26, 2013. The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row, 2100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC. The ten week festival brings together winemakers and wine enthusiasts to celebrate great wine from around the globe paired with seasonal cuisine.
Washington Nationals Natfest
January 26, 2013. Washington Convention Center. Show your team spirit and get ready for the upcoming season at a fun-filled baseball festival with select Nationals players, coaches and team personnel.
Summer Camp Fairs in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Various dates in January and 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.
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals
January 25-27, 2013. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Place Center, Chantilly, VA Enjoy the crafts of 500 artists, including jewelry, wood, leather, clothing, sculpture, glass and more. Watch live entertainment and feast on a variety of foods.
March on Washington for Gun Control
January 26, 2013. Washington DC. The march against gun violence is a grassroots event organized by local citizens, which has gained momentum and attracted the participation of political leaders, activists, and the theatre community.
Maryland Polar Bear Plunge
January 26, 2013. Annapolis, Maryland. During the charity event for Special Olympics Maryland, thousands of participants of all ages are daring enough to take a dip in the wintry waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The event includes contests and live entertainment. See More Polar Plunges in Maryland and Virginia.
Chinese New Year Festival
January 26, 2013. Falls Church, Virginia. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with live Asian performances, children's games and crafts, food, crafts, dragon parade and more. See also, the calendar of upcoming Chinese New Year Events in the Washington, DC Area.
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