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Special events and festivals, arts and entertainment in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Find dates, times and information about festivals and special events in the Washington, DC area.
4th of July Parades in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
The 4th of July is a great holiday to celebrate with a patriotic, flag-waving parade. See a guide to the 4th of July parades in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
A Capitol Fourth - Independence Day Concert
See photos of A Capitol Fourth, the free Independence Day Concert held on the Capitol grounds in Washington, DC, Pictures of the performers, fireworks and more.
A T & T National Golf Tournament – Washington, DC
The A T & T National Golf Tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, is a first class event featuring 120 top PGA TOUR professionals competing at one of the highest-ranked courses in the country, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.
Adams Morgan Day
Enjoy sidewalk cafes, colorful vendors, cultural demonstrations and dances at Adams Morgan's annual street festival in Washington, DC
Adventures in Travel Expo
Gather information on hundreds of adventure travel destinations, attend educational seminars, meet travel writers and participate in free hands-on activities
African American Family Celebration at the National Zoo
The National Zoo and Friends of the National Zoo host an African American Family Celebration each year on Easter Monday. The Washington, DC event includes traditional Easter activities for families, such as an Easter egg hunt, Easter-themed games and a visit from the Easter bunny!
Alexandria Cambodian Community Day Festival
Alexandria's Annual Cambodian Community Day Festival displays traditional Cambodian arts, crafts, paintings and souvenirs, and Cambodian food. The festival features traditional cultural dance troops from the Cambodia Buddhist Society Cultural Group in Maryland and the Cambodian American Heritage, Inc. in Washington, DC; the Phleng Mohori Ensemble; and a variety of instrumentalists, soloists and performing arts groups.
Alexandria Festival of the Arts
The Alexandria Festival of the Arts transforms the streets of Old Town Alexandria into an outdoor gallery featuring 200 of the nation's top award-winning artists.
Alexandria Summer Event Calendar
See an Alexandria Summer Event Calendar, Alexandria, Virginia is bursting with activity all summer long, schedule of concerts and festivals
Alexandria Waterfront Festival
Find out about this annual waterfront festival in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian Celebrates American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month in Washington, DC
America’s 400th Anniversary
America will celebrate the founding of Jamestown in 1607, the first permanent English settlement in North America with 18 months of events in 2006 and 2007.
Animal Planet Expo
Animal Planet Expo features high-flying Frisbee dog shows, interactive trivia games, live animal presentations, kids activities and breathtaking programming
Annapolis Boat Shows
Annapolis Boat Shows, find hours and ticket information for the Annapolis Sailboat Show and the Annapolis Powerboat Show.
Anne Arundel County Fair - Crownsville, Maryland
County Fair in Crownsville, Maryland features carnival rides and games, animal exhibits, monster trucks, pony rides, garden tractor pulls, pig races, pie eating contacts, a talent show, live music and much more.
Annual Parades in the Washington, DC Area
Everyone loves a parade! The Washington, DC area hosts several holiday parades throughout the year. Here is a calendar of annual parades held in Washington, DC and the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.
Arlington County Fair - Arlington, Virginia
The Arlington County Fair is a summer family event complete with carnival rides, live animal shows, musical entertainment, arts and craft exhibits, and a variety of international foods.
Artomatic in Washington, DC
Artomatic in Washington, DC is a one-of-a-kind art extravaganza, featuring regional artists and performers. Artomatic is a free art festival including paintings, sculpture, photography, music, theater, poetry, dance and workshops. See photos of Artomatic.
Arts on Foot Festival – Penn Quarter, Washington, DC
Arts on Foot Festival, a visual and performing arts festival featuring Washington, DC artists at a variety of venues in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Asian Festival – Reston, Virginia
The Asian festival in Reston, Virginia showcases unique music, cultural performances, food, gifts, and entertainment of Thailand, China, India, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, etc.
Bethesda Art Walk: Free Tours of Bethesda Art Galleries
The Bethesda Art Walk, held the second Friday of every month, is a free guided tour including 11 art galleries and studios that feature painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry and mixed media.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, a two-day event, highlights 130 contemporary artists showcasing painting, drawing, photography, furniture, jewelry, mixed media and ceramics.
Bethesda Literary Festival
Downtown Bethesda will host the annual Bethesda Literary Festival featuring local and national authors, journalists and poets, as well as poetry slams, writing contests and a children’s book party.
Bethesda Row Arts Festival
The Bethesda Row Arts Festival is a fall festival in Bethesda, Maryland featuring the works of more than 180 of the nation’s finest artists, street performers, musical acts, food, and hands-on children’s art activities.
Bike to Work Day in Washington, DC
Each May thousands of Washington, DC commuters participate in Bike to Work Day, an annual celebration sponsored by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Commuter Connections to encourage bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work.
Black Family Reunion in Washington, DC
Celebrate the importance of family at this annual festival in Washington, DC.
Black History Month in Williamsburg, Virginia
Learn about Black History Month in Williamsburg, Virginia
Black History Month
Washington, DC celebrates Black History Month and remembers the contributions of African Americans in the United States with numerous events and cultural programs. Visit the special exhibits and learn about the many contributions of African-Americans throughout American history.
Blue Angels - US Navy Blue Angels Airshows
The Blue Angels Airshows demonstrate choreographed flight skills of U.S. Navy Aviators. The shows include graceful fast-paced aerobatic maneuvers of four planes flying in formation. The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly at approximately 35 air show sites in the United States each year.
Boo at the Zoo - Halloween Event at the National Zoo
Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween event at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, features trick-or-treating, animal encounters, keeper talks, festive decorations, and haunted trails among real live creatures at the National Zoo.
Capital Fringe Festival – A Washington, DC Festival of Performing Arts
The Capital Fringe Festival, find out about this new performing arts festival in Washington, DC, featuring more than 400 performances in over 28 venues around the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Capital Home and Garden Show
Need some inspiration to get ready for spring? The Capital Home and Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center is a great place to get some fresh ideas. The popular annual Capital Home and Garden Show features more than 750 exhibits showcasing all types of products and services for your home and garden, as well attractive garden landscape displays, celebrity appearances, entertaining workshops and much more
Capital Pride - Washington, DC
Capital Pride is an annual ten day event celebrating the spirit and strength in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities in Washington, DC. Capital Pride Parade, Capital Pride Street Festival
Celebrate Fairfax! Festival
The Celebrate Fairfax! Festival is Northern Virginia’s largest annual community-wide celebration featuring live entertainment including a variety of music, children’s activities, a community market place, a laser show and fireworks.
Celebrate Gaithersburg - Olde Towne Gaithersburg Street Festival
Find the 2006 schedule for Celebrate Gaithersburg - Olde Towne Gaithersburg Street Festival
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk
Each spring on the first Sunday in May, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge closes the eastbound span to traffic to let pedestrians walk the 4.5 miles across the bridge. Find here the schedule, where to park and more.
Chinese New Year in Washington, DC
Washington, DC celebrates the Chinese New Year with a Chinese New Year Parade, Chinese Dragon Dances,live musical performances, and more.
Cinco de Mayo Festival in Washington, DC
The National Cinco de Mayo Festival in Washington, DC is an annual Latino celebration featuring live music, dance, children’s arts and crafts workshops, food, games and activities. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Columbia Heights Day
Columbia Heights Day is a community festival with live music, food, vendors, guest speakers, children's activities and more. Columbia Heights is a rapidly developing neighborhood of Washington, DC located east of the National Zoo.
Corn Mazes in Maryland and Virginia
Find Corn Mazes in Maryland and Virginia, within a short drive from the Washington, DC area.
County Fairs Near Washington, DC - Maryland and Virginia County Fairs
Find the 2006 county fair schedule for Maryland and Virginia county fairs,including Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Prince George's County Fair, Howard County Fair, Loudoun County Fair, Fairfax County 4H Fair, Arlington County Fair, and Prince William County Fair.
Dance Bethesda - Weekend of Dance Swings into Bethesda
Dance the night away at downtown Bethesda studios! Join Bethesda's dance studios for FREE lessons, parties and performances at Dance Bethesda.
DC Caribbean Carnival
DC Caribbean Carnival is Washington, DC's Annual Caribbean Parade & Festival
DC Design House
DC Design House is an annual project that brings together Washington, DC’s top interior designers to transform and showcase a house using the best in today’s home renovation and design ideas. This year’s DC Design House is also a featured home on the Georgetown House Tour.
DC Drag Queen Race
The DC Drag Queen Race, a Washington, DC Halloween event, thousands of spectators flock to Dupont Circle to watch costumed drag queens show off their elaborate outfits and race down 17th Street. See photos of the DC Drag Queen Race.
DC Fashion Week
The weeklong event highlights fashion design, clothing merchandising and modeling.
Discover Strathmore Festival: A Presidents’ Day Festival of the Arts
Discover Strathmore Festival is a free family event at the Music Center at Strathmore, in North Bethesda, Maryland, with live performances, demonstrations and hands-on activities to educate and entertain children.
Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival features more than 50 jazz performances at concert venues and clubs throughout Washington, DC.
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend is an annual event offering free admission and special activities at the eight museums of the near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC.
Earth Day in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
The Washington, DC metropolitan area has a variety of Earth Day activities that make caring for the planet fun for all ages. Find Earth Day events in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Earth Day on the National Mall
Washington, DC will hold one of the largest Earth Day gatherings in U.S. history, the Green Apple Festival – a major day - long event on the National Mall to rally support for national action on global warming.
Emancipation Day Parade 2009 in Washington, DC
The Emancipation Day Parade commemorates the day (April 16, 1862) when Abraham Lincoln granted about 3,100 enslaved people living in Washington, DC their freedom, nine months before issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
Europe Week in Washington, DC
Europe Week events include speeches, seminars and workshops on issues; film screenings, concerts and cultural events related to the European Union.
Fairfax County Fair – Frying Pan Park
Fairfax County Fair at Frying Pan Park, Herndon, Virginia is two family fun events - The Fairfax 4-H Fair and the Frying Pan Park Farm Show.
Fall Festivals in the Washington, DC Area
The fall is a great season for festivals in the Washington, DC area. Fall festivals offer great food, music and live entertainment for the whole family.
Fall for Fairfax Festival
Fall for Fairfax Festival is Northern Virginia’s largest fall festival including more than 100 interactive activities and exhibits and programs Fall for Fairfax activities include a train ride, kids climbing wall, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables and dozens of children’s performances.
Falls Church, Virginia Memorial Day Parade and Festival
The City of Falls Church, Virginia celebrates Memorial Day with a full day of activities for the whole family. Enjoy amusement and pony rides, arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, food and a community parade.
Foto Week DC – A Celebration of Photography in Washington, DC
FotoWeek DC, the first annual celebration of photography in Washington, DC, will feature programs including a photo contest and juried exhibition, gallery openings, lectures, educational workshops, portfolio reviews, book signings and more.
Frederick County Fair – Frederick, Maryland
The Frederick County Fair in Frederick, Maryland, also known as the Great Frederick Fair, features live entertainment, tractor pulls, carnival rides, an equine expo and showcase, agricultural events, educational activities, contests, food and lots more.
Friendship Firehouse Festival in Alexandria, Virginia
The Friendship Firehouse Festival is a family event celebrating the role of firefighters at the historic Friendship Firehouse in Old Town Alexandria.
Gaithersburg City Youth Festival
Gaithersburg City Youth Festival, an annual carnival at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland the week of Memorial Day.
Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade
The Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade is sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg and celebrates with a parade including local dancers, fire engines, high school marching bands, giant balloons, horses, clowns and more.
Godspeed in Alexandria
Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown with a Landing Party and Festival featuring tours of the Godspeed, live music, children's entertainment, historic and cultural displays.
Great Bridal Expo
Visit hundreds of local and national exhibitors at one place in Washington, DC. The Great Bridal Expo is a consumer wedding resource providing information on everything for the wedding, home and honeymoon.
H Street Festival - Washington, DC Music Festival & Bazaar
The H Street Festival, Washington, DC's annual street festival includes musical and dance performances, a fashion show, children's activities, luxury car displays, free health screenings, crafts, international foods and more.
Hip Hop Theatre Festival in Washington, DC
Washington, DC's Hip Hop Theatre Festival is a special event held each summer featuring national and international artists of hip hop music.
Holiday Craft Shows in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Find arts and craft shows in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Craft shows are wonderful places to shop for unique gifts for the holidays. Here you will a variety of craft shows held in November and December in the Washington, DC area.
Hometown Holidays – City of Rockville’s Memorial Day Event
Hometown Holidays is Rockville, Maryland’s annual street festival celebrating Memorial Day. The three-day event includes entertainment for the whole family, a Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.
Howard County Fair
The Howard County Fair is an American tradition of good, wholesome fun including livestock exhibits, carnival rides and games, musical entertainment, educational demonstrations, and an animal petting zoo.
Imagination Bethesda – A Children’s Street Festival
Imagination Bethesda is a children’s street festival in Bethesda, Maryland celebrating children and the arts, including musical performances, dance troupes, roving entertainment and hands-on art & craft activities.
Inaugural Balls and Galas- A Guide to the 2009 Celebrations
Find information about Inaugural Balls and Galas celebrating the inauguration of Barack Obama, Official inaugural balls, State Society Balls, unofficial galas and parties
Inauguration Parade 2009
Find details about the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, DC, finding inaugural parade viewing information, parking, security information and more.
International Children's Festival at Meridian International Center
Meridian International Center hosts an International Children's Festival in Washington, DC promoting cultural exchange and introducing families to world geography, dress, and traditions.
International Motorcycle Show
International Motorcycle Show at the Washington, DC Convention Center, showcases the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, ATVs, personal watercraft and motorcycle apparel
Kennedy Center Prelude Festival
Celebrate a new season of performing arts at the annual Kennedy Center Prelude Festival in Washington, DC. Enjoy a wide variety of performances from Washington, DC artists and get a glimpse of the the upcoming theater season.
Kids Euro Festival
Learn about the month-long performing arts festival for children with more than 150 free events staged through the cooperation of the 27 Washington-based European Union embassies and more than a dozen major local cultural institutions.
Kids Restaurant Week in Washington, DC
Washington DC will host Kids Restaurant Week with a week of kid-friendly cuisine and fixed-price menus at some of Washington, DC’s most popular restaurants. See the details about Kids Restaurant Week in Washington, DC
Labor Day Concert at the U. S. Capitol
The National Symphony Orchestra performs a free Labor Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol
Legg Mason Tennis Classic - Washington, DC's US Open Tennis Tournament
Legg Mason Tennis Classic, Washington, DC's US Open Tennis Tournament, find information about the location, tickets, parking, etc.
Lincoln Bicentennial in Washington, DC
Lincoln Bicentennial in Washington, DC, See a guide to events honoring Lincoln's 200th birthday, a four month celebration featuring exhibitions, performances, lectures, and guided tours honoring Abraham Lincoln.
Loudoun County Fair-Kiss A Pig in Leesburg, Virginia
The Loudoun County Fair-Kiss A Pig contest is a famous special event at the annual agricultural fair at Loudoun County Fairgrounds in Leesburg, Virginia.
March for Life – Washington, DC
The March for Life is an annual gathering of pro-life Americans held in Washington, DC each January on the anniversary of the date of the Supreme Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Mardi Gras Celebrations in Washington, DC
Celebrate Mardi Gras at a special event in Washington, DC, Mardi Gras parties, balls, parades, family days and more.
Marian Anderson Concert 2009
Marian Anderson Concert 2009 – Easter Concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
Marine Corps Marathon
A guide to the Marine Corps Marathon, Washington, DC route, transportation and parking, and weekend events including the Health and Fitness Expo, Healthy Kids Fun Run, Marine Corps Marathon 10K, Crystal Run and the Marine Corps Marathon Finish Festival
Martin Luther King Day of Service in Washington, DC
Martin Luther King Day of Service was designated by Congress in 1994 transforming the holiday into a national day of community service. Serve DC and the Office of the Secretary ask for volunteers to take part in a day that keeps alive the legacy of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers will participate in over 1300 projects that spread throughout DC’s 8 wards.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Step back in time at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, an annual fall event in Crownsville, Maryland, 30 miles from Washington, DC.
Maryland Seafood Festival - Annapolis
The Maryland Seafood Festival is an Annapolis tradition with great food, music, and family fun. Maryland’s greatest restaurateurs and chefs participate in a weekend festival showcasing great Maryland seafood including crabs, oysters, and a wide variety of fish.
Mid-Atlantic Shamrock Fest
The Mid-Atlantic Shamrock Fest is a community Saint Patrick's Day celebration taking over six city blocks in Arlington, Virginia featuring live music, food, drinks and dozens of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg, Maryland is an annual event with carnival rides, live animal shows, great entertainment and food.
Montgomery County Farm Tour – Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland celebrates its agricultural heritage, promotes local farms, and provides residents the opportunity to indulge in seasonally fresh food during the Annual Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. The tour provides people with an opportunity to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and other local products. Several farms have hayrides, pony rides, music, demonstrations and other fun and educational activities for all ages.
Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival & Sunset Tours
Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with special evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington”, and live jazz on the east lawn of George Washington's Mount Vernon home.
Museum Shop Around at Strathmore
At the Museum Shop Around at Strathmore, 19 non-profit organizations bring their museum gift shops to the beautifully decorated Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland.
National Asian Heritage Festival – Fiesta Asia
The street fair is held in May in Washington, DC in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The Asian festival showcases Asian art and culture with live entertainment, Pan-Asian cuisine, martial arts and lion dance demonstration, a multicultural marketplace, cultural displays and interactive activities.
National Book Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Meet your favorite author at the National Book Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC, an annual festival of reading sponsored by the Library of Congress.
National Cathedral Flower Mart
The National Cathedral Flower Mart is Washington's annual outdoor festival for garden enthusiasts and families.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC. Watch marching bands, dance and drumming performance teams from Japan and the United States, musical performances, clowns, horses, antique cars and mascots and much more.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Welcome spring with the 2005 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. The capital celebrates with lots of special family activities on the National Mall and throughout the region.
National Powwow 2007
The National Powwow, by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, features a Native American dance and drum competition with more than 800 Native peoples from across North America.
National Ski & Snowboard Expo – Washington, DC
The National Ski & Snowboard Expo at the Dulles Expo & Conference Center located 26 miles from Washington, DC. Ski show with the latest products and services for skiing, snowboarding, X country touring, and snowtubing.
NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo
The NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo is held each January at the Washington Convention Center. The Health Fair provides free health screenings and information on products and services that relate to healthy living.
Oktoberfests Near Washington, DC
Find Oktoberfests in the Washington, DC suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. Enjoy these fall folk festivals with German beer, food and entertainment.
Passport DC - Open Houses at Washington, DC Embassies
Cultural Tourism DC’s Passport DC is a new annual celebration of international culture showcasing Washington DC’s embassies and cultural organizations with a wide range of performances, talks, and exhibits.
Presidential Inauguration 2009
The Presidential Inauguration will be held on January 20, 2009. A week of festivities will include the Presidential Swearing in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and a night of Inaugural Balls and galas honoring the new President of the United States.
Prince George’s County Fair
County Fair in Upper Marlboro, Maryland features carnival rides, live animals displays, family circus, fireworks, live entertainment, food, karaoke competitions and much more.
Prince William County Fair
The Prince William County Fair dates back to 1949 and today is Virginia's largest County Fair. The annual county fair in Manassas, Virginia includes livestock exhibits, a Civil War encampment, a variety of midway shows, truck and tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derbies, baby contests, pet shows, live music, storytelling, games and rides.
Remembering September 11 – Washington, DC’s Freedom Walk
Washington, DC, Freedom Walk to remember the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, 9-11 attacks at the Pentagon, the World Trade Centers in New York City, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Rockville Antique Car Show - Rockville, Maryland
See photos of the Rockville Antique Car Show, a fall festival with a display of more than 400 antique and classic automobiles in Rockville, Maryland
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally – Washington, DC
Rolling Thunder, an annual motorcycle rally held in Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend, Rolling Thunder calls for the government’s recognition of POWs and MIAs.
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
The Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival is the final major event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. The Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival is the biggest Japanese street party in the nation.
Screen on the Green-Free Outdoor Movies at the National Mall
Bring the whole family to the National Mall in Washington, DC to watch free outdoor movies during this summer special event.
September 11 Memorial Events Around the Washington, DC Region
Washington, DC area memorial events honor the victims of September 11th terrorist attacks. Find events in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Shaker Forest Festival at Seneca Creek State Park
Step back in time at this annual arts and crafts festival held each September Seneca Creek State Park.
Shakespeare Festival in Washington, DC
Washington, DC will pay a six-month tribute to William Shakespeare with more than 40 arts organizations coming together for a landmark festival of theatre, music, dance, films and art exhibits at venues throughout the Washington, DC area.
Smithsonian Craft Show
The Smithsonian Craft Show is an exhibit of 120 exceptional craft artists in Washington, DC including basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Explore a variety of cultures at Washington, DC's most popular cultural festival held on the National Mall.
Smithsonian Kite Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC
The Smithsonian Kite Festival, an annual event that is a part of the festivities at the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Kite enthusiasts show off their stunt skills and compete for awards in over 36 categories.
Sugarloaf Crafts Festivals
Sugarloaf Crafts Festivals holds arts and craft shows in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Takoma Park Folk Festival
The Takoma Park Folk Festival is an annual festival featuring music and dance from around the world on eight stages in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Thunderbirds - Air Force Thunderbirds Airshow
The Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force Demonstration Squadron demonstrate their flight skills with aerial maneuvers at more than 70 airshows in the US, Puerto Rico and the Far East. See photos and learn more about the Thunderbirds.
Top 10 Spring Events in Washington, DC
Dozens of events are held in Washington, DC during the spring, including cultural events, spring garden tours, wine festivals, parades and more. Here's the top "don't miss" spring events in Washington, DC.
Turkey Trots in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
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
United States Air Force Cycling Classic
The new event for 2008 to be held in Crystal City, Virginia will help members of the United States military who have sustained Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) during their service to our country.
Virginia Historic Garden Week
Virginia Historic Garden Week
Virginia Scottish Games & Festival
Virginia Scottish Games, annual festival celebrating Alexandria's Scottish Heritage. Dance, fiddle, harp, Scottish Athletics, British Car Show, children's games, Celtic crafts and foods.
ViVa Vienna - Memorial Day Festival in Vienna, Virginia
The ViVa Vienna Memorial Day Festival is a three-day community celebration in Vienna, Virginia, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Vienna, with food, crafts, music, carnival rides and a Memorial Day tribute
Washington Antiques Show
See antiques at this special show in Washington, DC featuring a different theme each year. See period furnishings and decorative arts, vintage jewelry, porcelains, ceramics, silver, and architectural garden accents.
Washington Auto Show
See 700 new makes and models of automobiles at the Washington Auto Show at the Washington Convention Center
Washington Boat Show
See hundreds of boats an boat products at the Washington Boat Show at the Washington Convention Center.
Washington Bridal Showcase
The Washington Bridal Showcase is the largest bridal show in the Washington, DC area. 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.
Washington Craft Show
The Washington Craft Show at the Washington Convention Center features a wide variety of contemporary crafts and gifts for the holidays. Find here the 2006 Washington Craft Show schedule, ticket information and more.
Washington Home and Garden Show
See hundreds of home and garden displays at the Home and Garden Show in Washington, DC
Washington International Horse Show
Washington International Horse Show at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, DC, more than 600 horses and riders compete for $400,000 in prize money and championship titles.
Washington Soap Box Derby
Washington Soap Box Derby is annual race of children ages 8 to 17 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
White House Spring Garden Tour
The White House Spring Garden Tours have been an annual tradition since 1972 when Pat Nixon first opened the White House gardens to the public.
World Children’s Festival in Washington, DC
The world’s largest celebration of children’s creativity and imagination brings together hundreds of young artists and performers from around the world.
World Ranger Day
World Ranger Day will be celebrated around the world on July 31. The day is sponsored by the International Ranger Federation to honor the work of rangers as the key protectors of parks and conservation.
Yacht Show at National Harbor
The Yacht Show at National Harbor showcases the Washington, DC area’s newest waterfront development while displaying impressive luxury yachts on the Potomac River.

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