 Like dessert after a great meal, fireworks are the best part of any Fourth of July celebration. If you want to have a great time watching the bombastic light show, avoid the National Mall and instead check out our picks for some of the best off-the-beaten path spots to where you can watch the big explosive display.
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 Summer is all about eating and drinking outside. We've already covered some of the best ways to elevate your picnic grub, so now we're looking at the perfect boozy canned accompaniments because, seriously, hauling a bottle of wine and all of the paraphernalia gets to be a hassle on a picnic, or camping trip or a day at the beach. Corkscrews and stemware aren’t always convenient. And hauling glassware?! Fuggedaboutit.
Besides, what says "it's summertime and the living is easy" more than grab-and-go canned wine and cocktails? We've scouted some of the best canned wines and cocktails -- made and sold in the DMV, of course -- for your next day drinking hang on the patio, the beach or wherever. Cheers to that!  There’s no other place like Washington, DC for the Fourth of July! Whether you're looking to celebrate with a bang or something more low-key, check out these entertaining, and FREE, ways to have a blast this Independence Day!
The best ice cream in the area, minus the brain freeze  Photo credit: @mmmgoodies **This article has been updated**
During these dog days of summer (basically any day ending in -y in DC), there’s nothing like a sweet and delicious frozen treat to cool you down. With so many spots for summertime scoops, we've compiled a handy list of 10 local places to sample some of the best frozen confections in the city! Like with brunch, DC takes afternoon tea very seriously. According to legend, Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, popularized afternoon tea time in the 19th century because she got hungry between meals. The practice really became fashionable among England’s upper classes during that same century. Today, many hotels and restaurants cater to afternoon tea lovers with seasonal menus and traditional service year-round.
Here are 16 places around D.C. to find spreads of sumptuous scones, exquisite pastries, and finger sandwiches served with steaming pots of tea (and a glass of bubbly, if you wish!).  March is a magical time in DC. With the Cherry Blossom Festival, St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History Month, and the first day of spring, there’s so much to celebrate and even more things to do!
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in nature, find an excuse for a bar hop, or indulge in one of many museum offerings and special exhibits, we’ve rounded up all the awesome and under-the-radar happenings this month you don’t want to miss. For starters:
It might be the shortest month of the year, but there's still a ton of awesome things to do in February in the District as we spotlight a mix of can't-miss and under-the-radar events.
Honor Black History Month with events at attractions like Frederick Douglass' historic home and the DC Public Library, laissez les bons temps rouler with Mardi Gras celebrations at the Wharf, take the polar bear plunge (brrr!) and live the apres-ski life with events throughout the month at Wunder Garten. The month also brings several winter festivals. Lunar New Year celebrations roar into DC with food, art and parades and the Mother Tongue Film Festival celebrates and preserves languages and culture from native communities. Also, the REACH at the Kennedy Center hosts a two-week festival that explores the connections between art, science, and the environment with a jam packed schedule of forest-inspired events, films, poetry, exhibits, panel discussions, food and installations. Bonus, many of this month's events are free! Break out of your comfort zone and read on for the events, festivals and exhibitions on tap in DC in February! BTW, we're trying a different format for the roundup to make it easier for you to find awesome things to do. Do let us know what you think.  The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is one of the most important and most celebrated holidays in China and many parts of Asia — and the D.C. region will be celebrating it with food, art and dancing lions.
Check out the can't-miss events to celebrate and bring you good luck and prosperity.  Ahhh, Valentine's Day!
Regardless of what kind of relationship you’re in (or if you’re a bit curmudgeon-y about the holiday) you might already be thinking about what plans to make. There are many ways to celebrate the holiday whether you're part of a couple, hanging out with friends, or flying solo. But let's face it, traditional ideas -- not that there's anything wrong with dinner and a box of chocolates, but it's a bit cliche -- can be a total snooze. How many times can you have coffee together or sit through a movie? It’s time to switch things up! We've come up more than 15 ways to celebrate Feb. 14 in fun and unique ways Not to brag here but thanks to us, you'll no longer be at a loss for unique and awesome things to do for Valentine's Day. You're welcome. Scroll on for the best Valentine's Day ideas for 2024 below.  Happy New Year!
A new year is the perfect time to set new intentions and grab the opportunity to try new things Ring in 2024 (literally!) with a Japanese bell ceremony, indulge at the winter edition of Restaurant Week, raise a zero-proof glass and toast the year ahead at Mindful Drinking Fest. celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday with special tributes, and wrap-up the holiday season with an international twist at the Fiesta de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day). Plus, folks looking to embrace the best of winter can head to any number of ice skating rinks and warm up with hot chocolate and seasonal cocktails. And fingers crossed for snow so that the Washington DC Snowball Fight Association can continue its “Battle of Snomicron” tradition on the Mall 🤞⛄ Check out our roundup of the most awesome and unexpected things to do in the District this month. |
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