Things to Do

10 Things to Do Before Summer’s End

Close out the season with outdoor movies, brass bands, salsa dancing, a book festival, a hip-hop reunion tour and the Arlington County Fair.

Get Away: Great Wolf Lodge Maryland

The kid fun includes a massive indoor water park, arcades, mini golf, a ropes course, live action games, treasure hunts and more.

10 New Books to Read in August

Round out your summer with a thriller set in 1960s Europe, a deep dive into the history of deep-sea exploration or a kids' book about the first T. Rex discovery.

Get Away: Hotel Bethany Beach

Need a beach weekend? This freshly renovated Delaware shore hotel is pet- and kid-friendly.

Need a New Game Night Option? This One Is ‘Not So Neighborly’

Petty grudges? Theft? Arson? FamBam Games has a board game to satisfy those darkest urges.

Where to Watch Fireworks This July Fourth

Plus, celebrate the holiday weekend with parades, pig roasts, block parties, free outdoor concerts and family fun.

10 New Books to Read in July

Enjoy long, hot summer days with a block-party murder mystery and an entertaining twist on some well-loved fairy tales.

Delaware’s Cutest Beach Town Is Calling

Low-key Lewes is prized for its quiet shoreline, maritime history, bike trails, great restaurants and intimate charm.
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Arlington Pool Haunted by Ghosts in New Novel

Michelle Brafman's 'Swimming With Ghosts' takes a satirical and serious look at summer swim team culture, as well as specters from the past.

5 Great Kid-Friendly Beaches

Find kayak rentals, beach 'diamonds' and a pony swim on these road-trip worthy shores.

Catch Outdoor Films This Summer at These Parks and Lawns

The lineup includes 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'E.T.' and a symphony-accompanied screening of 'Jurassic Park.'

10 New Books to Read in June

Ease into summer with a modern-day take on a Jane Austen classic, or an out-of-this-world comedy about a quirky alien abduction.