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

Rockville, one of the many small cities that make up the DC metro area, is situated between Gaithersburg and Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland. By car, it's about 30 minutes from DC. Since the ...

Maryland is home to miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay shoreline and dozens of historic places that have shaped United States history. There are so many great Maryland attractions for families, from the ...

Bottoms up! The Maryland Craft Beer Festival is back on Saturday with 58 locally owned breweries — including a few breweries not yet open to the public. Kelly Dudeck, executive director of the Brewers ...

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 ...

We share the best things to do every weekend in The Weekend Scene newsletter – it’s completely free to subscribe! The government may be shut down, but D.C. has plenty going on. If you had plans to go ...

Delawareans know how great the Small Wonder is, but sometimes it’s nice to explore other places. If you want to do so without spending a pretty penny and traveling far, Maryland is an option with ...

Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. The ice skating rink in Georgetown. (Photo courtesy Sam Kittner) If you’re in search of themed events to pep up your holiday ...

Funfull is introducing Funfull at Home, a new way for families in Salisbury, Maryland, to enjoy creativity, hobbies, and togetherness right from home. I’ve always believed that strong family bonds are ...