Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the week ending Dec. 21, 2025.

Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon. Leading up to Christmas, there’s a two-day fireworks event happening at Mount Vernon ...

Whether you’re looking for a creative way to celebrate mom or somewhere to dish some drama over drinks, you won’t want to miss this week’s local events guide. There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in ...

As someone who lived in the Free State for years, I know the best corners to tuck into a bowl of crab dip, the quiet trails where waterfalls sing, and the hidden pockets of culture waiting beyond the ...

Find holiday markets, help break a Guinness World Record under the National Mistletoe and volunteer at Wreaths Across America ...

There are 18 National Parks in Maryland as well as an additional 10 affiliated sites that partner with the National Park ...

Christmas in Baltimore is here. Take a look and choose from these holiday-themed events. See a classic ballet or play with a Maryland flavor, see trains big and small, go to a classic comedy with ...

The annual holiday, Holi, is a popular and significant Hindu festival that is also known as the Festival of Colors, Love and Spring. Every year, people throw colored powder on each other, and on ...