Summer in DC
Ahhh summer's long hot and humid days are upon us.
Time to enjoy the wonderful smells of barbeques, sunscreen and citronella. Time to dust off the picnic cooler and get your shorts on. Time to enjoy Washington at its best.
For local information on things to do with the kids over summer, see our Family Activity Resources page
Time to enjoy the wonderful smells of barbeques, sunscreen and citronella. Time to dust off the picnic cooler and get your shorts on. Time to enjoy Washington at its best.
For local information on things to do with the kids over summer, see our Family Activity Resources page
Memorial Day celebrations
Though all cities will celebrate and commemorate Memorial Day, DC is the place to be for memorial day celebrations.
If you want to experience the unique sight and sound of 900,000 Harley Davidsons roaring around DC then the Rolling Thunder parade is for you.
It happens the Day before Memorial Day and kicks off from the Pentagon Car Park. For more information on the Rolling Thunder Click here.
The Memorial Day Parade starts at 2pm. For Details of the Memorial Day Parade and route click here
If you want to experience the unique sight and sound of 900,000 Harley Davidsons roaring around DC then the Rolling Thunder parade is for you.
It happens the Day before Memorial Day and kicks off from the Pentagon Car Park. For more information on the Rolling Thunder Click here.
The Memorial Day Parade starts at 2pm. For Details of the Memorial Day Parade and route click here
W and OD trail
Originally a railway track, the W and OD trail was converted to Washington’s favourite cycle trail. The 45 mile trail is mostly trarmac-ed with some stone and dirt sections as well. The Falls Church Section is great for taking the kids out on their bikes; especially if you finish at Mike’s Deli which does lunches and lovely homemade ice creams.
National Parks
The National Parks Association provides a great website on locations of parks and memorials buildings that are maintained by the NPA. Those who are in active military service with the US military are eligible for a free NPA pass. This is not offered to foreign affiliates but members have been known to receive passes anyway.
Wolf Trap
Wolf Trap is the only National Park dedicated to the performingarts. There are two main stages (Filene and the Barns) which offer a variety of performances from Big Name
performers to Sing-a-long-a films. It’s a great venue and a great night out.
Wolf trap also has a Theatre in the woods which is used for Kids performances during the summer months. .
performers to Sing-a-long-a films. It’s a great venue and a great night out.
Wolf trap also has a Theatre in the woods which is used for Kids performances during the summer months. .
Screen on the green
Screen on the Green is an open air cinema on the National Mall. Take a picnic and enjoy the unique expereince of seeing a film surrounded by the Washington's beautifully lit monuments. Screen on the Green is put on between July and August.
