Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Silver Spring Jazz Festival Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD. When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 3:30 to 9 p.m. Description: Montgomery County's celebration of America's great art form, featuring prominent local talent and internationally renowned headliners. A wide variety of food will be available for purchase. Performances will be outside, so bring a blanket or chair. Price: Free. Annual Fish Fry Where: The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 13925 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. When: Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Description: Dinner includes fish or chicken, choice of two sides and a drink. Sandwich includes fries and a drink. BSA Troop 144 will be washing cars to earn …
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From flight simulator rides to historical exhibits, there are plenty of activities for the entire family.
Summer is winding down and the weekend skies threaten rain. If you're at a loss for what to do this weekend, fear not: in the DC area we're fortunate to live near the Smithsonian Museums, where there are plenty of entertaining possibilities for you and the whole family. Check out our sampling of weekend activities:
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Montgomery County Fair Where: 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. When: Aug. 10 through 18. Fridays: 3 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to midnight. Why go: Check out the largest agricultural county fair in Maryland; features farm animals, rides, food and entertainment. Price: $10. Children 11 and under are free. Kids Day: Costumes, Games and Family Fun Where: Briggs Chaney-Greencastle Farmers and Artisans’ Market in northeast Silver Spring, located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd. When: Saturday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. Why go: Tons of fun for the whole family! The festival will feature a costume parade, so wear a costume to be entered to win. Games, puzzles, activities, artists, face painting, a hula hoop contest and a watermelon-…
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Family-friendly, FREE festive events in December—did we list any of your favorites?
Zoo Lights Where/When: National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Ave., Washington, DC). Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-23 and 26-30 and Jan. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. (The zoo is still open during the day, but the lights won't necessarily be on.) Why Go: See the zoo in a whole new light, with fun, colorful light displays throughout the zoo, holiday music, ice skating (for an extra fee) hot chocolate, peppermint schnapps and other seasonal drinks and snacks (for purchase), and more. Price: Free to see the lights. Mormon Temple Festival of Lights Where/When: Washington, DC, Temple Visitors' Center (9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, MD). Light display and two musical performances (at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m.) nightly, through Jan. 1. Why Go: See a beautiful display of over…
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Bluegrass on the Farm is Saturday, Sept 8 from 12 to 6. Continuous music by 3 bands at the wonderful setting of the Montgomery County Agricultural History park. more ›