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Dulles Airport Hotels are for sleeping, eating, and conferencing. However, if you want to see what life outside Dulles airport hotels is like, then we have a treat for you!

Washington DC is home to dozens of events and venues, ranging from pro sports to fine arts to blues festivals. Whatever your visit to a hotel near Dulles Airport might be for, be sure to set aside some time to visit the nation's captitol.

January

Chinese New Year Celebration - Held New Years Day - Chinatown, Washington, DC - 202-789-7000 - Admission Free - Parade of Chinese dragons, clowns, and more.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance - Held on January 17 - Lincoln Memorial - 202-727-6306 - Admission Free - Ceremony event commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a dream" speach.

Orchid Show - Held in mid-January - U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington, DC - 202-226-4082

February

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Observance - Held in mid-February - Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC - 703-619-7222 - Admission Free - A show put on in Washington DC to celebrate Abraham Lincoln.

Washington's Birthday Ceremony - Held in mid-February - Washington Monument - 202-619-7222 - Admission Free - Celebrate Washington's birthday while staying at your Dulles Airport hotel with over 200 speeches.

March

Cherry Blossom Festival - Late March - early April - 1500 Maine Avenue - Washington, DC 20003 - 202-484-0206 - A two week festival of concerts, booths, presentation, a parade, demonstrations, and sports competitions.

Washington Boat Show - Held in mid-March - Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC - 804-425-6556 - Admission Charged - A show features sailboats and motor powered boats from around the world.

Washington Flower and Garden Show - Held in mid-March - Convention Center, Washington, DC - 703-569-7141 - Admission Charged - Held in the prime of Spring to show budding flowers and give gardening tips. This is one you should be happy to leave your Dulles airport hotel for.

April

Earth Day - Held in mid-April - Variety of venues - Admission Free - Earth Day.

Smithsonian Craft Show - Held in mid-April - National Building Museum - 401 F Street NW - Washington, DC - 202-357-4000 - Admission Charged - Exhibit of over 100 artists, showcasing and selling their art.

Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Observation - Held in mid-April - Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC - 202-426-6841 - Admission Free - A military wreath laying ceremony to celebrate Thomas Jefferson's birthday.

White House Easter Egg Roll - Held at Easter Time - White House, Washington DC - 202-456-2200 - Admission Free - This event is a blast for kids ages 3 to 6. Eggs are provided and different activities can be participated in.

White House Garden Tour - Held in mid-April - White House, Washington DC - 202-456-2200 - Admission Free - Free tour of the White House in Spring.

May

Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival - Held in early May - Venues throughout Washington, DC - 202-727-3120 - Admission Free - Celebrate America's Pacific heritage.

Georgetown Garden Tour - Held in early May - Georgetown, Washington, DC - 202-965-1950 - Admission Charged - Tour beautiful public and private historic Geaorgetown gardens.

Goodwill Embassy Tour - Held in early May - Held at the various embassies in and around Washington - Admission Charged - See the various embassies in Washington DC. This is a good break from your hotels near Dulles Airport.

International Flower Mart - Held in early May - National Cathedral, Washington, DC - 202-537-6200 - Admission Free.

Memorial Day at the Women's Memorial - Held during Memorial Day weekend - Women's Memorial Ceremonial Entrance, Arlington National Cemetery - 800-222-2294 - Honoring all who have served in America's armed forces.

Memorial Day Ceremony - Held during Memorial Day weekend - Vietnam Veterans Memorial and US Navy Memorial - 202-426-6841 - Admission Free - Speeches and band music dedicated to our nation's soldiers.

Memorial Day Concert - Held during Memorial Day weekend - West Lawn of the Capital Building - 202-225-6827 - Admission Free - Show including the National Symphony Orchestra, actors and various bands.

Filmfest DC - Held in mid-May - 4000 Wisconsin Avenue NW - Washington, DC 20016 - 202-244-0882 - Tickets, popcorn, and politics: It's all in a night at the movies at Filmfest DC.

Taste of DC - Held over Memorial Day Weekend - Pennsylvania Avenue - Washington, DC 20530 - Admission Free - Demonstrations and taste tests and samples of some of the greatest food from the greatest chefs around the Washington DC and Dulles Airport hotels area.

June

Capital Jazz Fest - Early June - Held in the D.C. suburbs - An outdoor festival for all Jazz music lovers.

Capital Pride - Held sometime in June - This festival has been going since 1975 as a small street festival. Come join the fun!

DC Caribbean Festival - Held at the end of June - Admission Charged - Dancing in the street and on the stage from Washington DC's Caribbean immigrants. Colorful parades and judging of costumes.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival - 15th Street at Constitution Avenue, NW - Washington, DC 20001 - 202-426-6841 - Held in late June - early July - This is geared toward children, and shows a tapestry history of different cultures spread across the mall.

National Capital Barbecue Battle - Pennsylvania Avenue - Washington, DC 20530 - All ages are welcome to this week long of smoking goodness. Events and activities are held throughout the week, as well as samples and all the meat you can eat. This is one to leave your Dulles Airport hotel for sure!

Duport-Kalorama Museum Walk - Held in early June - Washington, DC - 202-667-0441 - Enjoy tours, hands-on activities and more of Washington's many museums.

Shakespeare Theatre Free For All - Dates vary in June - Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Washington, DC - 202-547-1122 - Admission Free - Celebrate Shakespeare with theatre acts, games, and more.

July

Army Blues Jazz Ensemble - Held on July 4 - Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, DC. - 703-696-3399 - Admission Free

Independence Day Parade - Held on July 4 at 11:45 am - Leave your Dulles Airport hotels for floats and entertainment, traveling down Constitution Ave. at 7th St.

July 4th along the George Washington Memorial Parkway - 703-289-2500 - Admission Free - July 4th celebration along the Potomac River, including fireworks.

U.S. Army Orchestra & the Washington Cathedral Choral Society - Held in late July - 703-696-3399 - Admission Free

August

Georgia Avenue Day - Held in late August - Washington, DC - 202-723-5166 - Admission Free - Games, parades, and fun food in a neighborhood celebration.

National Frisbee Festival - Held in late August - Washington, DC - Frisbee champs and Frisbee dogs from around the worlds compete.

September

Black Family Reunion - Held at the National Mall - 15th Street at Constitution Avenue, NW - Washington, DC 20001 - 202-426-6841 - A two day demonstration.

Adams Morgan Day - Held in early September - Washington, DC - 202-724-4091 - Admission Free - Two-day event celebrating the ethnic diversity of this Northwest neighborhood.

Coming of Age: Elderfest - Held in early September - Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC - 202-581-8100 - Admission Free - Celebrating getting old with food and entertainment.

Constitution Day Commemoration - Held in mid September - National Archives, Washington, DC - 866-272-6272 - Admission Free - The actual United States Constitution is displayed in public on this special day, celebrating the sacrifices made for our freedoms today.

DC Blues Festival - Washington DC - Held in early September - 202-828-3028 - Admission Free - A blues festival of music and entertainment.

Fiesta Musical - Held in late September - Washington's National Zoo - 202-673-4800 - Admission Free - Enjoy latin music all day long.

Labor Day Concert with The National Symphony - Held on Labor Day - West Lawn of the Capital Building - 202-619-7222 - Admission Free - The National Symphony Orchestra and other bands celebrate Labor Day.

October

DC 101 Chili Cookoff - Independence Avenue and 12th Street - Admission Charged - Bands playing and chili cooking makes this one of the finest festivals to leave your hotel near Dulles Airport for. Games, entertainment and great food await.

Marine Corps Marathon - Held in late October - Marshall Drive - Arlington, VA 22211 - 703-289-2500 - Over 18 000 runners from around the world come to compete in this annual marathon.

White House Fall Garden Tours - Held in late October - White House, Washington, DC - 202-208-1631 - Admission Free - Annual tour includes Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden and South Lawn of the White House.

November

Annual Seafaring Celebration - Held in early November - Navy Museum, Washington, DC - 202-433-4882 - Stories are told and music played celebrating ocean travel.

Army Ten Mile Run - Held the second weekend in October - This race is limited to 16 000 runners, so sign up early to run this 10 mile marathon past Washington DC's monuments and parks.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthday Celebration - Held in late October - Theodore Roosevelt Island, George Washington Parkway - 703-289-2500 - Admission Free - Tours, exhibits and more.

December

The National Christmas Tree - Held in early December - 703-237-5993 - Admission Free - A must see, so leave your Dulles Airport hotels and come see the Pageant of Peace, 50 small Christmas trees, and one huge Christmas tree, and celebrate the season with friends and strangers alike.

Candlelight Tours - Held in late December - White House, Washington, DC - 202-619-7222 - Admission Free - See the Whitehouse decorated in candlelight.

Christmas Poinsettia Show - Held in mid-December - US Botanic Gardens - 202-226-7674 - Admission Free - Free show at the US Botanical Gardens featuring Christmas Poinsettias.

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