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Weekend 2025 in DC: Holiday Light Shows, Family Days and More Things To Do

Looking for the best things to do in DC this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list ...
Essence

Need A Break From Work? Here’s How To Spend The Perfect Ditch Day In Washington D.C.

That’s why it might be time to indulge in a well-deserved ditch day. And what better place to escape the daily grind than the vibrant streets of Washington D.C.? Whether you’re local, or embarking on ...
Washingtonian

DC Museums and Attractions Offering Shutdown Discounts for Federal Workers

This post was updated on October 27, 2025. Washington may be in the middle of a government shutdown, but some of the area’s beloved attractions—including museums and sporting events—are still open to ...
NBC Washington

Government shutdown: Which DC tourist sites are closed – and where to go instead

The U.S. government shutdown is affecting thousands of federal workers across the Washington, D.C., area, and it’s also leading some popular museums and sites to close temporarily. Some of D.C.'s ...
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Ghosts, clowns and zombies, oh my! Check out these spooky attractions around the DMV

WASHINGTON (7News) — It is now spooky season here in the DMV! Ghost tours and haunted houses are officially open -- here is a list of every goosebump-inducing activity coming up this month. The Ghosts ...

Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

Washington, D.C.'s tourism bureau relaunched its "DC is Open" campaign during the federal government shutdown, reminding ...
Eater

Inside Celebrity Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Long-Awaited Return to D.C.

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. Most chefs prefer to sit down to discuss their upcoming restaurant in the space itself. But Kwame ...