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Just minutes from a D.C. Metro stop, an abandoned Forman Mills has transformed into a 10-room ‘bubble wonderland’ with VR flights, infinity mirrors, and a giant ball pit
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (538+ words) Rhode Island Center's newest tenant, Bubble Planet, is turning a former Big Lots/Forman Mills plaza into a sprawling sensory playground packed with balloon oceans, infinity mirrors, and a bubble bath ball pit deep enough to disappear in. Northeast D.C. just…...
Alexandria Restaurant Week is happening now — here are the best deals to try
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (482+ words) From $35 prix fixe dinners to splurge-worthy $55 meals, Alexandria Restaurant Week is a chance to try some of the city’s most exciting restaurants for less. Alexandria Restaurant Week is officially underway, giving diners across the D.C. area a chance to eat…...
Washington, D.C. ranks as the No. 3 best U.S. city to live in without a car
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (520+ words) A new study puts the nation’s capital behind only New York City and San Francisco for car-free living in the United States. Washington, D.C. has earned another accolade for its urban infrastructure, this time being named the No. 3 best city…...
The ‘Big Dig’ and ‘Big Rigs Touch a Truck’ events at Great Country Farms are bringing a weekend of farm fun to the D.C. area
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (602+ words) Families can dig for potatoes and get up close with giant trucks at Great Country Farms in Bluemont this weekend. If you’re looking for a kid-friendly way to spend the final stretch of summer, Great Country Farms is bringing back…...
Designed by the architect of the Jefferson Memorial, this D.C. church with a 7,500-pipe organ will echo with Laufey’s most moving ballads for one night only
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (298+ words) Capping off the capital's 'A Very Laufey Day' celebrations on August 23, this 60-minute concert features live string renditions of 'Bewitched' classics alongside citywide matcha stops, record shop crawls, and exclusive library card perks. Tickets are available now! In the United…...
Chocolate City Criterium returns to D.C. this Saturday for a day of high-speed racing and culture
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (485+ words) The fast-paced cycling event returns to The Fields at RFK Campus this Saturday, August 15th, bringing championship racing and D.C. culture together. The Chocolate City Criterium is returning to Washington, D.C. this Saturday, August 15th, for a day of high-speed bike racing at The…...
8 new murals are set to transform neighborhoods across the District as part of D.C.’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (506+ words) Stay up to date with the best thing to do, breaking local news, hidden gems, and exclusive recommendations in your city. Every D.C. ward is getting its own mural, with local artists creating works inspired by the history and identity of…...
After 61 years, one of region’s most iconic & beloved crab houses is closing its doors for good after its 2026 season ends
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (735+ words) Stay up to date with the best thing to do, breaking local news, hidden gems, and exclusive recommendations in your city. The beloved Maryland crab house will serve its final steamed crabs, crab cakes and Chesapeake seafood after 61 seasons. The…...
Beloved Chef José Andrés shares his favorite places to eat around Washington, D.C.
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (632+ words) Stay up to date with the best thing to do, breaking local news, hidden gems, and exclusive recommendations in your city. The celebrated chef has plenty of love for D.C. restaurants, from Maryland crab houses to classic tapas and one of…...
3 hours from D.C., a massive 26,000-sq. ft. conservatory is opening next month at Virginia’s largest botanical garden, featuring an elevated skywalk & several permanent Chihuly blown glass art installations
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (416+ words) The 26,000-square-foot conservatory will house desert and tropical biomes alongside a nationally significant glass art installation honoring the African American WPA workers who built the garden. Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) will debut The Garden of Tomorrow on September 12th, 2026 — a new…...