Things to Do DC

Believe it or not, the last weekend of April is almost here with Earth Day celebrations, free festivals and spring markets popping up across the DMV. If you’re the type of person who goes to open houses just to look (or thinks about doing it 🙋), there’s another way to see how the neighbors live. Home and garden tours...

A D.C. artist is preparing to unveil a project more than 14 years in the making that’s taken him around the world. News4’s Mark Segraves reporters he hopes one day it reaches outer space.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Washington Capitals fans feel the excitement of the playoffs after a successful season. News4’s Walter Morris reports from a pep rally at Union Market.

The Capitals are getting fans hyped for the playoffs. News4’s Tony Perkins and Jummy Olabanji talk with Amanda Tischler, senior vice president of Capitals marketing at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, about the what to expect.

Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do on Easter weekend, including a roller derby.

Hello to everyone, but especially the mama mallard who built a nest outside the Planet Word Museum. The Duck Cam might be our favorite thing on the internet this week. If you’re trying to stay on top of any kids on spring break, here are some great ways to keep kids busy for free and cheap. Happy Passover and...

The Folger Shakespeare Library will celebrate the historic poet and playwright’s birthday with printing press demonstrations and lawn games Saturday. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

It’s officially spring break for thousands of kids in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, and you don’t need to go on vacation or spend a lot to have a memorable time. You can also check out The Scene’s list of things to do this week, including the Adams Morgan Art Walk, a free screening of “The Wild Robot” in...

All Things Go DC has dropped the lineup for its 2025 music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

From coding to pickleball to cooking, kids can stay busy and keep learning by attending any of the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation events for free throughout spring break. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports. 

The National Cherry Blossom Festival may be over, but bloom season is just getting started. Spring in D.C. is still vibrant despite the end of the cherry blossoms’ peak bloom at the Tidal Basin. This year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival concludes this weekend with events including the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival and parade (except for the Anacostia River...

From DC Emancipation Day to the reopening of Six Flags, News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do the weekend of April 11-13 in the D.C. area.

Lydell Ellis explains why his grandmother played a big role in the content he creates today.

Hear that? The sound of hundreds of Arlington students chanting “Ovi! Ovi!” earlier this week rocked the MedStar Capitals Iceplex. As the celebrations of Alex Ovechkin breaking a record continue, don’t forget to soak up the last major weekend of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Here’s what to do this weekend in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. With rain...

The free DC Emancipation Day parade, festival, concert and fireworks are happening Sunday. News4’s Juliana Valencia gives a preview.

The celebrations are just getting started for the Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin after he secured his spot on top of the record books as the NHL’s all-time goal-scorer. Fans will get a chance to celebrate Ovi during a special fan event Friday at Capital One Arena. The location of Friday’s fan event was moved to accommodate a large number...

Restauranteur Wolfgang Puck often comes to D.C. to check on his restaurant, CUT. He recently made lunch with News4’s Eun Yang and Tommy McFly.

Arlington students were ecstatic to get a chance to see Alex Ovechkin practice at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports live.