Seasonal Guide

Seasonal Guide

Season-by-season guides to the best activities, events, and experiences in Washington, DC and the DMV — curated by a local expert.

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Orderly rows of white marble headstones at Arlington National Cemetery in November, autumn trees in gold and crimson, and the Washington, DC skyline hazy across the Potomac
Seasonal Guide

Veterans Day 2026 in DC: Parades, Ceremonies & Ways to Honor

Veterans Day 2026 in Washington, DC: the National Veterans Parade on Constitution Avenue November 8, the Arlington National Cemetery ceremony November 11, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at The Wall, and free museums.

October 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Snow-dusted red-brick rowhouses on a Washington, DC street on a winter morning, warm light glowing from bay windows, with the U.S. Capitol dome faint in the blue haze at the end of the street
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Downtown Holiday Market 2026: Your Washington, DC Guide

The DowntownDC Holiday Market returns November 13 through December 23, 2026 on F Street NW in Penn Quarter: 40 days of artisan vendors, live music, and holiday cheer, free to everyone living in our Nations Capital.

October 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Carved jack-o'-lanterns glowing on the stoops of brick rowhouses in a historic Washington, DC neighborhood on a Halloween evening, with autumn leaves and warm porch lights
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Halloween in Washington, DC 2026: From the High Heel Race to Boo at the Zoo

A local's guide to Halloween in Washington, DC in 2026: the 39th High Heel Race in Dupont Circle on October 27, Boo at the Zoo in Woodley Park, Air & Scare, trick-or-treat blocks, and more.

October 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Wooden tables with frothy beer steins and soft pretzels at an Oktoberfest beer garden at dusk under warm string lights, with brick rowhouse and pavilion silhouettes evoking Washington, DC neighborhoods
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Oktoberfest in the DMV: Where to Raise a Stein Near Washington, DC

Oktoberfest 2026 near Washington, DC: Wunder Garten in NoMa, Café Berlin near Union Station, The Wharf's October 3 festival, the Heurich House biergarten in Dupont Circle, plus Vienna and Annapolis.

September 25, 2026 · 4 min read
A pumpkin patch at a family farm in the Maryland countryside near Washington, DC on an early October morning, with a gravel lane lined with pumpkins leading to a red barn and golden autumn light
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Pumpkin Patches Near DC: Fall Farm Fun for the Whole Family

The best pumpkin patches and fall farm festivals near Washington, DC for 2026: Butler's Orchard, Cox Farms, Great Country Farms, Temple Hall Farm and more, plus tips for a perfect fall day out with the family.

September 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Autumn foliage lining Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC with the city skyline in the distance
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Fall Foliage in the DMV: Where Washington, DC Goes for Peak Autumn Color

A seasonal guide to fall color around Washington, DC: when the leaves peak, the best city parks, river overlooks and mountain drives, plus the harvest farms locals love.

September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Washington Monument framed by early fall foliage on the National Mall in Washington, DC
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Your Guide to Early Fall in Washington, DC: Events & Seasonal Highlights

The best early fall events, activities, and seasonal experiences in Washington, DC from the DC JazzFest to fall foliage at Rock Creek Park, curated by local expert Robert Clarke.

August 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Robert Clarke

About the Author

Robert Clarke

Realtor · Coldwell Banker Realty · SP99196 · DC

Engineer turned real estate agent with a Master's from George Washington University. I help families find their place in the DMV with a blend of technical rigor and genuine local knowledge — from neighborhood deep-dives to hands-on relocation support.

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