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Burnside Farms’ 2026 Summer of Sunflowers Festival returns to Virginia next week

Burnside Farms’ 2026 Summer of Sunflowers Festival returns to Virginia next week

If you're looking for a picture-perfect summer day trip from Washington, D.C., one of the region's most popular flower festivals is almost back. Burnside Farms'...

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Virginia’s iconic Chincoteague Pony Swim returns this month as the Saltwater Cowboys lead the 101st annual crossing

One of Virginia's most beloved summer traditions is almost here, as the 101st Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim returns later this month with thousands of spectators ex...
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A magical fairy festival is returning to Northern Virginia this weekend with woodland trails, fairy houses and tea parties

For one morning this weekend, a popular nature center in Northern Virginia will transform into an enchanted woodland filled with fairy houses, hidden magical creatu...
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This week, the Smithsonian Castle will serve as the backdrop of a massive AI-generated art show for two nights only

One of the Smithsonian's most visual summer events is arriving on the National Mall this weekend. “Smithsonian Dreams,” a new immersive public art installation b...
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The free Lotus and Water Lily Festival brings peak blooms, live performances, wellness activities, and family-friendly fun to Washington, D.C. this weekend
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A massive Asian street food festival is returning to D.C. with dozens of vendors this month

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Washington, D.C. ranks among the worst cities for first-time home buyers on the East Coast, new study finds

Washington, D.C. may be one of the country's most desirable places to live, but it's proving to be far less welcoming for people trying to purchase their very first...
July 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. is now the second-riskiest city to drive in nationwide, new Allstate study finds

Washington, D.C. has once again landed near the bottom of a major national ranking measuring driving safety, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most challengi...
July 10, 2026

Amtrak’s latest sale offers 30% off trips from D.C. to some of the Northeast’s biggest cities

If you've been thinking about taking a late summer getaway, Amtrak's newest Big City Savings sale could make it much more affordable. For a limited time, travele...
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Washington, D.C. ranks among America’s 10 ‘bed buggiest’ cities again in Orkin’s 2026 study
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DC Metro Red Line closure is underway: What riders need to know before the two-month shutdown

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9 exciting things to do around Washington, D.C. this week (July 13th – 17th)

There are so many things to do in and around D.C. this week that it might be overwhelming to decide what to do. But this is exactly why Secret D.C. aims to make yo...
11 things to do in D.C. this weekend that you don’t want to miss (July 10th- 12th)

The weekend is almost upon us, and Washingtonians are getting ready to make plans for how to spend their limited free time in one of the country's best cities.&nbs...
Every military flyover happening during tomorrow’s historic National Mall festivities for the biggest 4th of July celebration ever — Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, Air Force One, & more

Washington, D.C. is preparing for what organizers say will be the largest 4th of July fireworks celebration in history, but the action begins long before the first...
Major road closures and traffic disruptions are expected across D.C. ahead of the record-breaking 4th of July celebration weekend

If you're planning to drive anywhere around Washington, DC this 4th of July weekend, you'll want to leave yourself plenty of extra time. Several of the city's bi...

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