March 3rd – 5th
Happy Monday!
Who else is attending the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria? If you see us there, don’t be a stranger and say hi or bye. LOL. Below is your weekly events list in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for this weekend.
Please note: Please check all the information on the event you will attend to ensure no last-minute changes have been made. The event host or planner is responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted.
Are you looking to submit your event? Please fill out our Submit an Event form. All submissions are reviewed weekly!
So, let’s start looking forward to THE WEEKEND and the planning!
What’s new on the blog?
- Those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can purchase up to 4 tickets per cardholder for $3 per person at the International Spy Museum.
- Visit the Maryland Science Center, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History, and the Rubell Museum for FREE. If you are a Bank of American Card holder— you can attend these museums at no cost on the first weekend of the month.
- Are you looking for somewhere to eat with your little ones? Kids eat for $1 at El Fresco Mexican Grill in Chantilly and Centreville, Virginia.
- If you are heading to Massanutten Resort this coming weekend they will be hosting the Snow Moon Fest. There’s still hope for you to enjoy snow tubing and skiing!
Things to do this weekend:
Events in Washington, DC this Weekend
Chef Tastings at Cure Bar and Bistro
Photo Credit: Cure Bar and Bistro
Address: 1000 H St. NW Grand Hyatt Washington, DC 20001
Date: 3/4
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $205 for two people
Learn More: Learn more about the Chef Tasting event HERE!
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Rhode Island Center
Photo Credit: Rhode Island Center
Address: 524 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Date: 2/24, 2/25, & 2/26
Time: Various times
Cost: Starting at $29.90
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
D.C. Independent Film Forum at Landmark E Street Cinema
Address: 555 11th Street Washington, DC 20004
Date: 3/3-3/5
Time: Various timeslots
Cost: Tickets to screenings are $13, and event passes are $45
Learn More: Learn more about the event HERE!
FITDC Her Story 5K at Freedom Plaza
Photo Credit: FITDC
Address:1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20004
Date: 3/4
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Learn more about the 5K Run HERE!
Beauty and the Beast at Synetic Theater
Photo Credit: Synetic Theater
Address: 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA 22202
Date: 3/3-3/4
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: Starting at $35
Learn More: Learn more about the show HERE!
Drop-in Art Making at the National Gallery of Art
Photo Credit: National Gallery of Art
Address: Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20565
Date: 3/4
Time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems at the National Gallery of Art
Photo Credit: National Gallery of Art
Address: Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20565
Date: 3/3
Time: 10:00 AM –
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Dino’s Alive: Immersive Exhibit at Rhode Island Center
Photo Credit:
Address: 524 Rhode Island NE, Washington DC, 20002
Date: 3/3,3/4 & 3/5
Time: Various time slots
Cost: Starts at $20.40
Learn More: Click HERE to get all the details!
Winter Challenge Book Bingo at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Address: 901 G Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20001
Dates: 3/3, 3/4 and 3/5
Time: All Day
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Get all the details HERE!
Chair Yoga with Beth Lawrence at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Address: 901 G Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20001
Dates: 3/3
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Get all the details HERE!
Fridays Films at Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Address: 5001 Central Avenue Southeast Washington, DC, 20019
Dates: 3/3
Time: 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Get all the details HERE!
Let’s Build at Capitol View Library
Photo Credit: DC Library
Address: 5001 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
Date: 3/4
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to read more!
Sunday Movie at Metrobar
Photo Credit: Metrobar
Address: 640 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Date: 3/5
Time: 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Read all the details HERE!
Play, Work, and Build at the National Building Museum
Address: 1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir 22060
Date: 3/4
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Events in Virginia this Weekend
Summer Camp & Family Fitness Expo at Springfield Town Center
Address: 6500 Springfield Mall Springfield, VA 22150
Date: 3/4
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Consignment Sale at Prince William County Fairgrounds
Address: 10624 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA 20112
Date: 3/3 – 3/5
Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE if you pre-register! You’ll have to pay $10 at the door.
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Address: 221 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Date: 3/4
Time: 12:30 PM –
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Photo Credit: Harry Potter A Forbidden Forest Experience
Address: 41580 Sunday Morning Ln. Leesburg, VA 20176
Date: 3/3, 3/4 and 3/5
Time: 5:15 pm – 9:45 pm
Cost: Starting at $64 pp
Learn More: Click HERE to reserve your tickets!
Skate Night at TJ Community Center
Address: 3501 2nd St. S Arlington, VA 22204
Date: 3/4
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $2.00 per person
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Families Unplugged: 3D Gnomes at Lubber Run Community Center.
Photo Credit: Lubber Run Community Center
Address: 300 N Park Dr. Arlington, VA 22203
Date: 3/4
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $8 per person
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Animal Adaptations at Burke Lake Park
Address: 7315 OX Rd. Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Date: 3/4
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Cost: $8
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Spring Bling Craft Show at Ida Lee Park Rec Center
Photo Credit: Lee Park Rec Center
Address: 60 Ida Lee Dr. NW Leesburg, VA 20176
Date: 3/4
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
The Great Migration Light Show at Nova Wild
Photo Credit: Kids, Quarantine, and Me
Address: 1228 Hunter Mill Rd. Vienna, VA 22182
Date: 3/3-3/5
Time: 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: Starting at $24
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Big Flea Antiques Market at Dulles Expo Center
Photo Credit: Dulles Expo Center
Address: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Ctr. Chantilly, VA 20151
Date: 3/4
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: $10 per person
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Preschool Nature Program: World of Seuss at Walker Nature Center
Address: 11450 Glade Dr. Reston, VA 20191
Date: 3/4
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $8.00/$10.00
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Events in Maryland this Weekend
The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen at Imagination Stage
Photo Credit: Imagination Stage
Address: 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Date: 02/25 & 02/26
Time: Various times
Cost: $12-$39
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
All Aboard! Trailblazing Women in Transit History at the National Capital Trolley Museum
Photo Credit: National Capital Trolley Museum
Address: 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, 20905
Date: 3/4
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: Adults $10, Seniors (65+) $8; Children (2-17) $8, (under 2) Free
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
LEGO Construction Crew at Olney Library
Photo Credit: Olney Library
Address: 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd. Olney, MD 20832
Date: 3/3
Time: 3:30 pm -5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Learn More: Click HERE to learn more!
Maple Sugaring Walk at Brookside Nature Center
Address: 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
Date: 3/3 & 3/4
Time: Various times
Cost: $7
Learn More: Click HERE to read all the details!
We hope this list of events helps you plan a fun weekend! 😊
