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Falls Church Is Getting Its First Outdoor Holiday Market on December 12
The first Little City Holiday Market takes over Little Falls Street in downtown Falls Church on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m., with a holiday edition of Little City Sips alongside it. Free to attend.
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Diplo Will Headline a GLOW Block Party on Pennsylvania Avenue
Diplo headlines GLOW Block Party on Pennsylvania Avenue on October 3, 2026. See the full lineup, hours, age rule and ticket details.
Amtrak Expands Overnight Bargain Fares From DC to the Northeast
Amtrak expanded overnight Night Owl fares from Washington, DC across the Northeast Corridor. See official as-low-as prices, eligible hours and booking rules.
Panda Fest DC 2026: Tickets, Hours and What to Know
Panda Fest makes its Washington debut August 15 and 16 on Pennsylvania Avenue. Here are the hours, timed-entry tickets, food vendors, entry rules and how the Freedom 250 build affects getting there.
Capital One Arena’s $1B Renovation: New Renderings and 2027 Timeline
Capital One Arena unveiled new renderings for its $1 billion-plus transformation. See the 2027 timeline, planned features and confirmed funding.
A Twosome Place Starts Construction on an Old Town Alexandria Café
A Twosome Place has started construction at 404 King Street in Old Town Alexandria. Here is what permits confirm and what remains unannounced.
Things to Do in Washington DC This Week: September 7 – 13, 2026
Art All Night keeps all eight wards up until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, the DC Bike Ride takes over 20 miles of streets on Saturday morning and Adams Morgan Day closes 18th Street on Sunday. Here is the full week with verified times, addresses and prices.
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