Things to Do DC

Explore the history of D.C. Emancipation Day and how you can celebrate in 2025.

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

Alex Ovechkin is skating into the week as the new GOAT – greatest of all time – in the world of hockey, and Capital One Arena is opening The Ovi Shop on Monday so fans can commemorate the major milestone. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do the weekend of April 4-6 in the D.C. area, including Petalpalooza and a sparkly new museum display.

That’s a wrap on D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms for this year, but the petal party is far from over! Many of our favorite National Cherry Blossom Festival events are still to come, including Petalpalooza and the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler this weekend, then the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival next weekend. Alex Ovechkin needs just three goals...

Peak bloom is quickly coming to end… that means it’s time to reveal NBC4’s Cherry Blossom Challenge winner. 

National poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, and encourages people to pay attention to and enjoy poetry. Here are some ways to celebrate around D.C.

The Winston Red Diamond is going on display at National Museum of Natural History, alongside 40 other gems from the Winston Fancy Color Diamond Collection. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

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

News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do the weekend of March 28-30 in the D.C. area.

A new exhibit at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum explores the unique story of Black artisans during and after the American Revolution. News4’s Dominique Moody spoke with the curators of “Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence.”

News4’s Juliana Valencia goes inside Nationals Park on Opening Day to hear about all the new ways to enjoy baseball season in D.C.

Is this the maddest of March weekends? Peak bloom is upon us, and everything is popping with cherry blossom pink. Or Crab 5 tees. We’re in the midst of March Madness (here’s the schedules for the men’s and women’s Sweet 16). Plus, it’s opening weekend for the Nats! Here’s our guide to special events, discounted tickets and more. Free...

From games to free beer, in-game host Brittney Ramsey gives a tease to all the fun that fans can expect at the Washington Nationals Opening Day on Thursday. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports. 

Everything to know about visiting Nationals Park, including the latest clear bag policy (it’s still in effect!), parking information, how to get cheap tickets and when to visit for giveaways or Pups in the Park.

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms draw massive crowds every year as they bloom — and if you’re one of many (many, many, many) people planning on seeing them along the Tidal Basin and the National Mall, that means you need to have a game plan for just how you’re going to get there. First, decide whether you want to...

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

See a map of D.C’s cherry trees plus some of the best viewing spots in Maryland and Virginia.

The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin have officially reached stage five: puffy white. News4’s Arielle Hixson reports.

It’s cherry blossom season and Bloomaroo at the Wharf will have all sorts of fun, family-friendly activities like kite decorating and fireworks on Saturday. News4’s Molette Green and Adam Tuss talks to the Wharf’s communication manager and the general manager of Nara-Ya about what to expect.