Friday,
December 31
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New Year's Eve - Some of our
accommodations have special party packages including room,
dinner and New Year's Eve Party with all the trimmings. |
| Friday, December 31 |
New Year's Eve - First Night Alexandria
- A festive yet non-alcoholic celebration takes place throughout
the Downtown area featuring live entertainment . / Alexandria
VA / 703-838-4200 ext. 210 |
| Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
New Years Day |
| Monday, January 17 |
Martin Luther King Day - The year's first
great three day weekend, with celebrations throughout the city.
Plan a getaway for two in Washington. The District is a great
place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic shopping,
concerts, sightseeing and great restaurants are all part of
this season's offerings. |
| Sundays Throughout February |
Walking with Washington Tours - in Alexandria
/ Call 703-838-4399 for information |
Saturday, February
12
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Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration -
Festivities at the Lincoln Memorial |
| Monday, February 14 |
St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate with a
romantic three or four day weekend holiday. Washington is a
great place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic shopping,
sightseeing and great restaurants are part of this season's
offerings. |
| Monday, February 21 |
Presidents' Day - Another great three day
weekend, great for a Valentine getaway and what better place
to celebrate than in Washington D.C., book your room now! |
| Monday, February 21 |
George Washington's 273rd Birthday - Celebrated
at historic Kenmore and George Washington's Ferry Farm / Fredericksburg
/ Kenmore Call 540-373-3381 for information / Ferry Farm Call
540-370-0732 for information |
| Tuesday, February 22 |
George Washington's Real 273rd Birthday -
Celebrated at George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Anyone
named George or shares a February 22nd birthday with the first
President are admitted free. / ID proof required / Mount Vernon
Estate and Gardens / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for
information |
| Washington Wizards of the NBA |
The National Basketball Association season
is ongoing, check out the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center.
Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| Washington Capitals of the NHL |
The NHL season begins in November, check
out the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. / Call 202-266-2200
for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| The Spring Season |
brings concerts and evening entertainment to several venues
including:
∙ Center for the Arts at George Mason University / Fairfax / VA / 703-993-8888
∙ The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland
/ 301-405-7847
∙ Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington / DC /202-467-4600
\∙ The Barns of Wolf Trap in Vienna / VA / 703-255-1868
Call specific venue for schedule and ticket information. |
| WPAS Performances are ongoing throughout
the Season |
Call for information and events schedule / 202-467-4600 |
Early March
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St. Patrick's Day Parade in Alexandria
/ Call 703-349-4535 for information |
| Mid March |
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens open for the season.
/ R and 31st Streets, NW / Washington, DC / Call 202-339-6410
weekdays for information |
| Thursday, March 17 |
St. Patrick's Day - Events and celebrations
throughout the area include a St. Patrick's Day Parade down
Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets. The person who
is deemed to do the most for the area's Irish community - Gael
of the Year\'cais honored.St. Patrick's Day Parade in Alexandria |
| Monday, March 21 |
Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring ! |
| March 25 |
Good Friday / Purim |
| Sunday, March 27 |
Easter Sunday |
| Monday, March 28 |
White House Easter Egg Roll - Since President
Rutherford B. Hayes instigated this popular event in 1878,
children have rolled or searched for wooden Easter eggs on
the White House lawn. / Limited to children ages 3 to 6 years.
/ 10am - 2pm / South Lawn of the White House |
| March 26 through April 11, 2011 |
The National Cherry Blossom Festival gets
into full swing as Washington celebrates spring in a big way.
The earliest recorded blooming of these famous trees surrounding
the Tidal Basin was March 15th in 1990, the normal prime flowering
date is around April 5th but has been recorded as late as April
18th in 1958. The Festivities carry on throughout much of this
same three to four week time frame and includes Sakura Matsuri
Japanese Street Festival, a parade, tea ceremonies, A Grand
Sushi and Saki Tasting, a festival beauty pageant, performances,
cultural exhibits, sports events and the Smithsonian Kite Festival. |
| Beginning with Weekends in April |
Six Flags America is open for the season,
full week schedule begins in late May and runs through Labor
Day. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500 for information |
| Late March |
Paramount's Kings Dominion opens for the
season / Doswell / VA / Call 804-876-5000 for information\ |
April 24
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Passover Begins |
| Washington Mystics of the WNBA |
The Womens National Basketball Association pre-season
and season openers occur in the latter half of May, check out
the Washington Mystics at the MCI Center. Call 202-628-3200
for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| Late April |
Battle of the Wilderness Anniversary -
Wilderness Battlefield / Fredericksburg VA / Call 800-678-4748
for information\ |
| Late April through early May |
Washington, DC International Film Festival -
A 12 Day festival of film from around the world. A summary
of events schedule includes over 100 feature films, documentaries
and short subject films usually focusing on a specific language
or country. / Located at various venues including the historic
Lincoln Theatre, embassies, local movie theaters and the National
Gallery of Art / Sponsored by D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities
/ Call 703-218-6500 for information |
Beginning in
May
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Manassas Farmers Market - Local farmers
bring in their fresh produce for sale in Old Town, corner of
Center & West / Thursdays and Saturdays / Manassas /VA / Call
703-361-6599 for information |
| May 7 & 8 |
Battle of the Spotsylvania Courthouse Anniversary -
Belvedere Plantation / Fredericksburg VA / Call 540-834-1859
for information |
| May 8 |
Mother's Day - Mother's Day Presentation
- Martha Washington Speaks to Motherhood - A celebration for
Mothers Day. / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / Alexandria
/ Call 703-780-2000 for information |
| Mid May |
Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour -The
reservations at this popular event at Mount Vernon sells out
quite early, it's a special evening of wine and entertainment.
/ Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / Alexandria / Call 703-780-2000
for specific information |
| Monday, May 30 |
Memorial Day - Ceremonies honoring those
brave individuals who gave their lives for our country are
carried out at the Arlington National Cemetery, the African-American
Civil War Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the U.S.
Navy Memorial, World War II Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans
Memorial. |
Washington Mystics
of the WNBA
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The Womens National Basketball Association pre-season
and season openers occur in the latter half of May, check out
the Washington Mystics at the MCI Center. For games dates,
times and ticket information call 202-628-3200. |
| All Summer |
Manassas Farmers Market - Local farmers
bring in their fresh produce for sale in Old Town, corner of
Center & West / Thursdays and Saturdays / Manassas /VA / Call
703-361-6599 for information |
| All Season |
Six Flags America and its Paradise Island
waterpark is open for the season through Labor Day. / Largo
/ MD / Call 301-249-1500 for information |
| All Season |
Paramount's Kings Dominion and its WaterWorks
waterpark is open for the season through Labor Day / Doswell
/ VA / Call 804-876-5000 for information |
| Monday, June 2 |
Martha Washington's 274th Birthday at Mount Vernon -
Free admittance to those with the first name Martha or sharing
a June 2nd birthday with Martha Washington. / ID proof of required
/ Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / 8 am to 5 pm / Alexandria
/ Call 703-780-2000 for information |
| Saturday, June 4 |
Manassas Railway Festival - Old Town celebration
of railroads. / Manassas / VA / Call 703-361-6599 for information |
| The Summer Season |
brings concerts and outdoor evening entertainment to several
venues from May through September including:
∙ Carter Barron Amphitheater in Rock Creek Park / Washington, DC / 202-426-0486
∙ Marine Barracks at 8th & I Street SE / Washington, DC / 202-433-6060
∙ Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia/ MD / Check local newspapers for
event schedules
∙ Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna / VA / 703-255-1868
Call specific venue for schedule and ticket information. |
| June 19 |
Juneteenth Commemorations - Juneteenth
Commemoration events may be found at the Black History Resource
Center in Alexandria (703-838-4356) and the Anacostia Museum
and Center for African American History and Culture in DC.
(202-357-2700) |
| Tuesday, June 21 |
Summer Solstice - First Day of Summer |
| Late June through July 4 |
Smithsonian Folklife Festival - Each year
the Smithsonian Institute features a national and sometimes
international contemporary culture showcasing their music,
foods, crafts and living traditions in an outdoor festival
along the National Mall. Performers, artists, food vendors,
storytellers and musicians bring the living traditions to life.
/ The Mall outside the Smithsonian / Call 202-275-1150 for
information |
Monday, July
4
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Independence Day - Festivities throughout
the area including the biggest party in the nation on The Mall.
Live Music, a grand parade and world-class entertainment plus
some of the best fireworks on the planet beginning at 9pm! |
| Mid July |
Mid-Summer Wine Festival at Hartwood Winery -
Fredericksburg / Call 540-752-4893 for information |
Washington Redskins
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Pre-season play begins in August as the Skins prepare to
do battle in the NFL. For tickets, game times contact the ticket
offices at Fed-X Field in Landover MD / Call 301-276-6000 for
information |
September 2
- 6
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Labor Day Weekend |
| Washington Redskins |
Pre-season is coming to a close as the Skins prepare to
do battle in the NFL. The Redskins are arguably the National
Football League team with the most devout fans. Call early
for hard to obtain tickets, game times - contact the ticket
offices at Fed-X Field in Landover MD / Call 301-276-6000 for
information |
| Through October |
Six Flags America is open weekends for
a day of fun. / Largo / MD / Call 301-249-1500 for information |
| Through October |
Paramount's Kings Dominion open weekends
for a day of fun. / Doswell / VA / Call 804-876-5000 for information |
| The Autumn Season |
brings indoor concerts and outdoor evening entertainment
to several venues including:
∙ Center for the Arts at George Mason University / Fairfax / VA / 703-993-8888
∙ The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland
- 301-405-7847
∙ Carter Barron Amphitheater in Rock Creek Park / Washington, DC / 202-426-0486
∙ Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2700 F Street, NW / Washington,
DC / 202-467-4600
∙ Marine Barracks at 8th & I Street SE / Washington, DC / 202-433-6060
∙ Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia / MD / Check local newspapers
for event schedules
∙ Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna / VA / 703-255-1868
/
Call specific venue for schedule and ticket information. |
| The Washington Performing Arts Society |
Concert season begins at various locations
and continues throughout the season. / Call 202-785-9727 for
information and events schedule. |
| Through October |
Manassas Farmers Market - Local farmers
bring in their fresh produce for sale in Old Town, corner of
Center & West / Thursdays and Saturdays / Manassas /VA / Call
703-361-6599 for information |
| Mid to Late September |
25th Annual Hard Times Chili Cook-Off -
Oronoco Bay Park / Alexandria / Call 703-838-4200 for information |
| September 21 |
Fall Equinox / Autumn Begins |
October & November
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Laurel Park is open for Thoroughbred Racing.
/ Laurel / MD / Call 301-725-0400 for information and racing
schedule |
| October 1 |
Fall Jubilee in Old Town Manassas - A day
of family fun! / Manassas / VA / Call 703-361-6599 for information |
| Monday, October 10 |
Columbus Day - Time to getaway for a relaxing
three day weekend in Washington. Great time of year for golf,
sightseeing and shopping. It's also time of the Taste of DC,
the largest outdoor food and music festival on the East Coast
along historic Pennsylvania Avenue. |
| Late October |
Marine Corps Marathon - Beginning at the
Iwo Jima Monument, this annual marathon event is also known
as the Marathon of the Monuments because the 26 mile, 385 yard,
USATF certified course runs past some of the areas most spectacular
sites including the Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt Memorials,
the Pentagon as well as the Mall and Capitol. / Team spots
fill up fast / Call 1-800-RUN USMC for information |
| October 31 |
Historic Alexandria Hauntings: A Family-Friendly
Trick or Treat - Old Town Alexandria / 800-388-9119 |
| Monday, October 31 |
Halloween |
Washington Wizards
of the NBA
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The National Basketball Association season
is ongoing, check out the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center.
Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| Washington Capitals of the NHL |
The NHL season begins in November, check
out the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. / Call 202-266-2200
for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| Tuesday, November 1 |
Election Day |
| Friday, November 11 |
Veteran's Day - Includes special events
honoring our heroic veterans, past and present at the Arlington
National Cemetery, the African-American Civil War Memorial,
the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Navy Memorial, World
War II Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. |
| November 24 |
Thanksgiving Day |
| Thanksgiving Weekend through mid December |
Mount Vernon by Candlelight - See George
Washington's home as it would have been decorated for the holidays
during his lifetime. / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / Alexandria
/ VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
Washington Redskins
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The National Football League team with
the most devout fans is arguably the Washington Redskins. As
the season winds down contact the offices at Fed-X Field in
Landover MD for tickets and game times. / Call 301-276-6000
for information |
| Washington Wizards of the NBA |
The National Basketball Association season
is ongoing, check out the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center.
Call 202-628-3200 for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| Washington Capitals of the NHL |
The NHL season begins in November, check
out the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center. / Call 202-266-2200
for games dates, times and ticket information. |
| The Winter Season |
brings concerts and evening entertainment to several venues
including:
∙ Center for the Arts at George Mason University / Fairfax / VA / 703-993-8888
∙ The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland
/ 301-405-7847
∙ Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2700 F Street, NW in DC / 202-467-4600
∙ The Barns of Wolf Trap in Vienna / VA / 703-255-1868
Call specific venue for schedule and ticket information. |
| The Washington Performing Arts Society |
Concert season continues at various locations throughout
the season. / Call 202-785-9727 for information and events
schedule. |
| Throughout the Season |
Laurel Park is open for Thoroughbred Racing.
/ Laurel / MD / Call 301-725-0400 for information and racing
schedule |
| December 2 - 4 |
Welcoming the Holidays in Manassas - Beginning
with the Friday Night Tree Lighting, the Saturday Christmas
Parade and the Old Town Christmas Open House on Sunday, it's
a weekend of great activities / Call 703-361-6599 for information |
| December 4 |
Winter's Eve - A delightful event to mark
the beginning of the Holiday Season, look for 18th century
decorations, refreshments and Carols by the fire in this colonial
period farm setting. / National Colonial Farm / 3400 Bryan
Point Road / Accokeek / MD / Call 301-283-2113 for information |
| Early December |
Old Town Christmas / 35th Annual Scottish Walk Weekend -
Festivities begin for the month long celebration of Christmas
in Old Town Alexandria. Join in a parade called the Scottish
Walk which ushers in the season with bagpipes and kilted processions.
/ Alexandria VA / Call 703-549-0111 for information |
| Through Mid - December |
Mount Vernon by Candlelight - Tour George
Washington's home by candlelight as decorated for the holidays
during his lifetime. / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / Alexandria
/ VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
| Wednesday, December 21 |
Winter Solstice / First Day of Winter |
| Sunday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Monday, December 26 |
First Day of Hanukkah |
| Monday, December 26 |
First Day of Kwanzaa - Check out accompanying
events at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American
History and Culture / 1901 Fort Place SE / Call 202-357-2700
for information |
| Saturday, December 31 |
New Years Eve - Some of our accommodations
have special party packages including room, dinner and New
Year's Eve Party with all the trimmings. |
| Saturday, December 31 |
New Year's Eve - First Night Alexandria
- A festive yet non-alcoholic celebration takes place throughout
the Downtown area featuring live entertainment. / Alexandria
VA / 703-838-4200 ext. 210 |
| Sunday, January 1 |
New Years Day 2006 |
| Through January 6 |
The Holidays at Mount Vernon - See George
Washington's magnificent home as it would have been decorated
for the holidays during his lifetime. / Open both Christmas
and New Year's Day / Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens / Alexandria
/ VA / Call 703-780-2000 for information |
| Monday, January 16 |
Martin Luther King Day - The year's first
great three day weekend, with celebrations throughout the city.
Plan a getaway for two in Washington. The District is a great
place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic shopping,
concerts, sightseeing and great restaurants are all part of
this season's offerings
Kennedy Center / Washington Performing Arts Society Performances - Concert
season is ongoing, call 202-467-4600
for information and events schedule. |
| Sunday, February 12 |
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration -
Festivities held at the Lincoln Memorial |
| Tuesday, February 14 |
St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate with a
romantic three or extended four day weekend holiday. Washington
is a great place during the off-season for couples. Fantastic
shopping, sightseeing and great restaurants are part of this
season's offerings. |
| Monday, February 20 |
Presidents' Day - Another great three day
weekend, great for a Valentine getaway and what better place
to celebrate the Presidential holiday than in Washington D.C.,
book your room now! |
| Monday, February 20 |
George Washington's 274th Birthday - Celebrated
at historic Kenmore and George Washington's Ferry Farm / Fredericksburg
/ Kenmore Call 540-373-3381 for information / Ferry Farm /
VA / Call 540-370-0732 for information |
| Wednesday, February 22 |
George Washington's Real 274th Birthday -
Celebrated at George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Anyone
named George or shares a February 22nd birthday with the first
President are admitted free. / ID proof required / Mount Vernon
Estate and Gardens / Alexandria / VA / Call 703-780-2000 for
information |
