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Francophonie Cultural Festival
March 1 – April 13, 2013, Various locations around Washington DC. Explore the diversity of the French-speaking world through concerts, theatrical performances, films, culinary tastings, literary salons, children’s workshops, and more.
Nordic Cool Festival - Kennedy Center
Through 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.
Annapolis Restaurant Week
Through 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.
Alexandria Saint Patrick's Day Parade
March 2, 2013. Old Town Alexandria celebrates the Irish holiday with a classic car show, a dog show and a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Elected officials; the Irish Ambassador; military commanders; and other local celebrities participate along with local scouts, marines and high school bands.
Chocolate Lovers Festival
March 2-3, 2013. 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.
National Harbor Restaurant Week
March 4-17, 2013. National Harbor restaurants offer prix fixe lunch for $20 and three-course dinner menus for $35.
Frederick Restaurant Week
March 4-12, 2013. The 7-day promotion features fixed-price lunch and dinner options in the city of Frederick, Maryland and the surrounding area.
Washington, DC Independent Film Festival
March 6-10, 2013. See the latest feature, short, animation and documentary films by local, national, and international filmmakers
Dance Bethesda
March 8-9, 2013. Dance the night away at downtown Bethesda studios! Join Bethesda's dance studios for FREE lessons, parties and performances.
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.
Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. Washington, DC is the home to the many important sites that are dedicated to preserving and honoring the contributions of women. This month is a great time to visit these museums and historical sites.
Intersections Arts Festival
Through 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.
National Capital Boat Show
March 8-10, 2013. Dulles Expo Center, Willard Road off Route 28 in Chantilly, Virginia. (703) 378-0910. Explore fishing boats, ski boats, runabouts, motor yachts and personal watercraft, and see displays of marine products and services.
Adventures in Travel Expo
March 9-10, 2013. Washington Convention Center. Learn about a wide variety of adventure travel packages and tours, attend educational seminars, meet leading travel writers and participate in free hands-on activities.
Refuge System Birthday Bash
March 9, 2013, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Live animals, children's crafts and tram tours, at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, on Powder Mill Road between Route 197 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Laurel, Maryland. (301) 497-5763.
Saint Patrick's Day Parades
Dates vary by location. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at a parade in Washington, DC, Alexandria, Virginia or Gaithersburg, Maryland. Enjoy a day of Irish music, dancing and fun. See also Irish Restaurants and Pubs.
DC Environmental Film Festival
March 12-24, 2013. Times and locations vary. See documentary, feature, animated, archival, experimental and children's films from around the world at a variety of venues around Washington, DC.
NBC4's Health and Fitness Expo
March 16-17, 2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington DC Convention Center. The annual event offers fun activities to motivate you to take charge of your health. Try a new sport such as golf, skiing or snowboarding with the virtual simulators. Check your body mass index, take a heart risk test, learn about ergonomics and much more.
National Marathon
March 16, 2013, 8 a.m. The National Marathon is a 13.1 or 26.2 mile race to raise money for charitable organizations. A Health and Fitness Expo will be held on March 14-15.
National Shamrock Festival
March 16, 2013, 1-9 p.m. RFK Stadium, Washington DC. Enjoy a day of family fun at the largest Saint Patrick's Day party and street festival in the DC area featuring more than 50 live bands.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 14, 2013. See the blossoming of thousands of cherry trees on the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. The capital welcomes spring with this annual tradition begun by the gift of 600 trees to the United States from Japan in 1912. Don't miss the parade, kite festival, concerts, fireworks and cultural events.
Washington Home and Garden Show
March 22-24, 2013. Washington Convention Center. Visit hundreds of displays and see thousands of products for the home and garden.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Performances are at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC on March 21-24, 2013 and at the Patriot Center, in Fairfax, Virginia on April 10-21, 2013. Acrobats, animal-trainers and clowns perform in three rings. The Circus comes to town and parades through Capitol Hill on March 19 at 8 p.m.
Maryland Day Celebration
March 22-24, 2013. Historical and cultural institutions in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County open their doors to the public offering special tours, events, and programming for $1.00 or less.
Marine Corps 17.75K
March 23, 2013. Prince William County, VA. The unique 17.75K distance of 11.03 miles will be held just outside Marine Corps Base Quantico taking runners on a course along the wooded paths and scenic roads of Prince William Forest Park.
Easter Egg Hunts
Dates vary. See a schedule of Easter events for children at a variety of venues around the capital region.
Blossom Kite Festival
March 30, 2013. As part of the festivities at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, kite enthusiasts compete and show off their kite flying skills on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Easter in Washington, DC
March 31, 2013. See a guide to celebrating the holiday in the nation’s capital including the schedules and suggested venues for Easter brunch, Easter egg hunts, religious services and other special events.
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