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.
We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do this weekend in (and around) D.C.!
This iconic D.C. area pub, located in Arlington, VA, has been listed among the top-10 best soccer bars in the nation based on over 1,000 submissions.
One of the few, if not only, soccer-centered sports bars in the greater D.C. area, Ireland’s Four Courts is known not just for keeping up with the fairly tedious international soccer schedule, complete with early morning kickoffs and late nights.
This new immersive museum will unleash your inner child
From $18
Bubble Planet is headed to D.C., so if you love museums that double as photo ops, you’re going to love it!
This interactive exhibit has 10 different rooms, all with different themes, colors, and sights. Bubbles ranging from soapy baths to smoke-filled orbs to balloons will allow you to float through a magical story that you likely haven’t experienced before.
Get your tickets here!
From $29
This incredibly immersive VR experience will transport you across time and space in an instant, taking you to ancient Egypt, where you can explore the pyramids, decipher hieroglyphs, and more!
The most interesting part of the exhibit? It was developed in collaboration with one of Harvard University’s top Egyptologists, Peter der Manuelian, making it an accurate and educational experience.
If you’re interested in a culinary experience that might take you outside your comfort zone, what better place to try some authentic foreign cuisine than a… gas station..?
Yup, you heard that right, this Liberty gas station, located off of Route 50 in the town of Chantilly, is home to a fairly unassuming dine-in destination that boasts fried chicken, pizza, and… Nepalese momo dumplings.
Free
You don’t have to be a plant lover to appreciate the peacefulness and tranquility that a room full of orchids has to offer!
So even though this is an absolute must-visit for any plant lovers in D.C. this week, the fact remains that this is a great plan to keep in your back pocket for any Washingtonian to do with friends or even for a unique date idea!
This year’s exhibit is called ‘More than a Flower: the Connective Power of Orchids’ and is in collaboration with the National Museum of African American History.
Feeling crafty this week?
Featuring paintings, jewelry, candles, and beyond, these hands-on creative classes will unleash your inner maker (and reduce your screen time).
Take a look at some of our favorite DIY classes and workshops here.
From $34
Located in Harper’s Ferry, WV, the River Riders’ incredible Snow Riders Tubing Hill is around 3 football fields in length and features a special ‘magic carpet’ lift that will take you right back to the top, so you can make the most of your time!
In addition to the massive tubing hill, there is also a smaller one meant for children, making this a perfect plan for families of all ages.
There’s a reason it’s a classic date idea — you can’t beat movies with a snack and a drink!
Now, when you go to a movie at a participating Theater, you can get a discount on your drink and popcorn!
Learn more about discount tickets and vouchers for drinks & snacks here!
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy are kicking off this weekend, and some of the DMV area’s great winter athletes will be fighting for gold on behalf of Team USA!
There are six Olympians and 2 Paralympians from the greater D.C. area, which means that you’ll have plenty to watch and cheer for over the coming weeks.
If you’re looking for something free and fun to do this weekend, take a visit to Old Town and check out King Street in all of its holiday glory!
The street ranked among the most walkable (and definitely most charming) in the nation!