Weekend Roundup, June 30 – July 4

June 29, 2023

Happy Independence Day weekend! We’ve got an extended weekend roundup with great activities in town for the next few days, as well as a few July 4 festivities thrown in. […]

O Say Can You Play

May 30, 2023

Happy Birthday America! Celebrate Independence Day with this family-friendly outdoor program. Play traditional outdoor games and make a historic toy to bring home before sneaking a peek at rarely displayed […]

Palisades 4th of July Parade Lights Up MacArthur Blvd.

July 5, 2022

Photos by Patrick G. Ryan The 56th annual Fourth of July parade in Washington, D.C.’s Palisades neighborhood made a strong and sunny comeback this year. The happily, loosey-goosey, fun-loving mixture […]

July Fourth Dessert: Juicy Cherry Pie

June 30, 2022

From Karen Berner at “Taste of Home” For this Fourth of July weekend, what could be more American than a cherry pie decorated with a celebratory fireworks motif to serve […]

4th of July Happenings in DC

June 27, 2022

The Watergate Hotel – Washington, DC – This year the Fourth of July celebrations are back at the iconic Watergate Hotel, who today, is celebrating their 50th anniversary of the Watergate Scandal. […]

Stars, Snacks & Stripes

June 2, 2022

Join us to celebrate the Fourth of July with this outdoor event. Bring your own picnic and collect an Independence Day-inspired mini-lesson and craft bundle to complete on your own. […]

Fourth of July Weekend Round Up: July 1 – July 5

July 1, 2021

Happy Fourth of July! There’s an explosion of events this weekend, from fireworks to the Budweiser Clydesdales coming to town and lots more. Don’t forget, Metro will run from 8 […]

Celebrate July 4 with City Cruises

June 17, 2021

Join us on the water for brunch, lunch, or dinner to commemorate 4th of July. Our Independence Day cruises feature creative plated dining, award-winning wines, curated background music, dancing and […]

Half-Virtual Arts Round Up, July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020

Fourth of July weekend is here, and a few more cultural organizations — but far from all — are putting a toe in the water reopening-wise.

Cook on a Whim: Fourth of July Recipe Round Up


Here are a half-dozen perfectly patriotic summertime treats to help you and your family members and friends celebrate all weekend long.