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Upton Hill Regional Park
703-534-3437
Open dawn to dusk
Admission Free
Located at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive.
This 26 acre park features one of the world's longest miniature golf holes. The park also features multiple swimming pools (in season), batting cages with baseballs and softballs, a nature trail, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, snack bars and picnic area.
Six Flags America
301-249-1500
Call for dates and hours of operation
Admission Charged
Located 2 miles east of US Air Arena in Landover, MD
All-in-one theme and water park with over 100 rides, attractions, shows, shops and games including the Typhoon Sea Coaster with one of the world's tallest backwards descent.
Splashdown Water park
703-361-4451
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Admission Charged
Located 3 miles off Route 66 in Manassas, VA
Seasonal Water Park with multiple rides and attractions for all ages
Lantern Light Ghost Tour (Doorways to Old Virginia)
703-548-0100
April-September at 9pm on Friday and Saturday night-weather permitting
Expanded schedule in October, call for details
Creep through the dark night in Old Town Alexandria as a Colonial guide tells you bizarre and ghoulish tales of one of the most haunted cities in the world. The walking tour is one hour long and is not recommended for small children.
Marine Dress Parade
202-433-6060
Year-round, Tuesday and Friday Evenings
Admission Free
Marine Yards, Washington DC
Full ceremony featuring the United States Marine Band
George Washington’s Birthday Parade
703-991-4474
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Admission Free
Nation’s largest parade celebrating the birthday of our first President
Smithsonian Kite Festival
202-357-3030
Last Sunday in March
Admission Free
Features competitions in design, performance and other categories
The Commandant’s Own
202-433-2927
May-August
Admission Free
Performances by the United States military and the Drum and Bugle Corps.
Marine Corps Sunset Parade and Concerts
202-433-6-6-, 202-433-4011
June-August, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA
Admission
Free
The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Team are featured. (Free
shuttle bus services available from the Arlington Cemetery visitors' center
parking lot starting at 6 p.m.)
National Independence Day Celebration
July 4: all day
Admission
Free
Includes a variety of entertainment including the National Symphony Orchestra
concert on the west lawn of the U.S. Capital and one of America's largest
fireworks displays over the reflecting pool on the National Mall.
Arlington County Fair
703-920-4556
Late August
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3501 South Second St.
Arlington, VA
Admission Charged
Features carnival rides, amusements, food and entertainment.
Haunted History
703-780-4000, extension 27
Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria, VA
Admission Charged
Tour “one of the most haunted houses in Virginia� by candlelight
Christmas Open House
202-537-6200
Early December
Admission Free with donation of unwrapped toy or gift
Family-oriented entertainment, with music
National Christmas Tree Lighting/Pageant Of Peace
202-619-7222
December
Admission Free
Located at The Ellipse, Washington, DC
Annual holiday celebration, opening with the National Christmas tree being lit by the
President and his wife. Season entertainment and music are featured throughout the month.
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