The Scene

It’s fall, y’all! Enjoy the season with art festivals, free live music, Oktoberfest celebrations and much more in the D.C. area.

The panda program is getting an upgrade — and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has David Rubenstein to thank for nearly half of the funds.

Formula One racing has become a huge sport in D.C. and across the country. Though not everyone will get a chance to see a Formula One race in person – and even fewer will get behind the wheel – a new D.C. spot wants to be the next best thing. The new F1 Arcade in Northeast D.C. features more...

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

A new exhibition of Latin-American artists who live in Montgomery County, Maryland, is opening at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

D.C. still “feels like home,” comedian Tommy Davidson of “In Loving Color” fame said on News4. He spoke with anchor Tony Perkins, who started his career as a comedian, about their long history together, his latest work and more.

The Washington Commanders host their home opener Sunday against the New York Giants – and it’s the first game in Landover since the stadium was renamed last month. It’s now known as Northwest Stadium. News4’s Joseph Olmo asks fans how they feel about the change. 

D.C.’s “Walking Town” tours helps people discover history by exploring around neighborhoods on foot starting Sept. 14 through Sept. 21. News4’s Tommy McFly talks to Jim Byers about the magic behind seeing people uncover something new in the city after 21 years of volunteering. 

Barking news! We have a top dog in the Pat’s Prized Pets challenge for 2024.

Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer explains why people in the D.C. area could see the spacecraft Wednesday morning after it launched in Florida.

In September, Cirque du Soleil will be back at Capital One Arena for the first time since 2017. News4’s Tommy McFly has a preview from one of the stars of “Ovo.”

The oldest continuously operating miniature-golf course in the country — not far from the Jefferson Memorial — recently received a $1 million restoration.