Things to Do

Back to school time brings plenty of good nonfiction reads, including some unlikely WWII heroes: scholars and librarians.

Ride a rail trail, cruise with the kids or roll through the streets of our nation's capital dressed like a dandy.

Escape the city and enjoy some fall fun at these area farms offering pick-your-own fruit, hayrides and apple cider doughnuts.

Birds? Pollen spores? Coral reef? A community art project involving 850 students and faculty evokes images from the natural world. What do you see?

Get your heart racing, log some miles and support a variety of good causes by signing up for these fall running events in the D.C. area.

Find potions, spells, Quidditch and cosplay at the Queen City Mischief & Magic festival in Staunton, Virginia.

Summer is ending, but the fun isn't. Head out for live jazz, a Beatles tribute, Cirque du Soleil and outdoor festivals galore.

Relax and recharge your batteries at this picturesque waterfront retreat in Easton, Maryland.

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Send off summer with historic farm tours, live jazz, comedy, car shows, cape-wearing superheroes and Scottish kilt-donning competitors.

Whether you want to wow your longtime partner or make a good first impression, you've got plenty of fun options in and around Arlington.

Get drenched in a foamy frenzy, teach your tot to drive an electric vehicle and catch a show inside an inflatable planetarium.

Looking to squeeze in one more weekend of summer fun? Go swimming, climbing, rafting or relaxing at one of these regional resorts.