Things to Do DC

From green bud to peak bloom, here’s what to know about visiting D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms

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

The “Vineyard Vibes” adult coloring book features scenes of Virginia wineries. “Make your own rules. Color outside the lines,” author Stacy Brooks told News4’s Jummy Olabanji.

This year, visitors looking to gawk at the cherry blossoms might feel like something is missing near the Tidal Basin. What happened to Stumpy?

News4’s Tommy McFly has plenty of ways to put a spring in your step the weekend of March 14-17.

Happy Pi Day! News4’s Tommy McFly is joined by 1310 Kitchen and Bar to learn the best pie-making tips.

The longer days bring a rainbow of celebrations for Holi, the Hindu festival of colors; St. Patrick’s Day; National Panda Day and cherry blossoms! On Friday, don’t miss these sweet Pi Day deals!  If you haven’t gone to meet the National Zoo’s giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao, why not on Sunday for National Panda Day? Pro tip:...

Get ready to wear green, raise a pint and say sláinte (the Gaelic word for cheers, which is pronounced “slawn-che”)! St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, but you can get into shenanigans all weekend. A parade in Gaithersburg, a large festival on The Wharf, an Irish Village at the Guinness brewery in Baltimore and live music...

Pi isn’t just a term you see in math problems. It’s a special number with its own unique day. Pi Day is celebrated every year on March 14 because the date aligns with the first three digits of pi – 3.14. In 2025, Pi Day falls on a Friday. Pi shows the relationship between the circumference and the diameter of…

One of the fastest growing sports in the world just arrived in Loudoun County. It’s a cross between tennis and squash. News4’s Tommy McFly has all the details. 

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia the week of March 10-16.

The annual 5k race is a family-friendly event that honors women’s history month. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

This weekend around D.C., try the FITDC HerStory 5K or see a new exhibit. Tommy McFly shares the best things to do.

Dip your toe into spring with an orchid show, tour museums for International Women’s Day and more for the weekend of March 6-9 in the DMV.

If you care to find Cynthia Erivo, look to WorldPride!

The E Street Cinema is closed, but the D.C. cinema scene is bright. There’s been plenty of movie buzz between the Oscars on Sunday and the local cinema closing. Tommy chatted with Caitlin McGrath from Greenbelt Cinema in Prince George’s County, Tony Gittens from Film Fest DC and the movie man himself Arch Campbell, who help set the cinema scene around...

Tommy McFly spoke with the head chef of DC Cooking School about how to create the perfect charcuterie board for a cozy date night at home.

Mark your calendar for these key dates for D.C.’s 2025 cherry blossom season, including peak bloom, the Blossom Kite Festival and the parade.

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

Movie critic Jason Fraley talks about indie film “Anora” winning big at the 2025 Oscars and other wins from the night with News4’s Jummy Olabsnji and Tony Perkins.