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If you’ve been to Washington, D.C. in the last week, then you probably know that the National Cherry Blossom Festival is now ongoing. It’s a tradition dating back to 1912, commemorating the gift of Japanese cherry trees made to the District of Columbia by none other than then-Mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki. A symbol of … Continue reading History of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Are you a DMV resident who also happens to be an avid fan or collector of all things vintage and vinyl? Then here’s a treat you may want to take note of happening this Sunday in Annapolis. It’s the first Napatown Flea Vintage Market of the 2026 season. Credit: Napatown Flea The upcoming flea market … Continue reading The First Napatown Flea Vintage & Vinyl Market of 2026
Looking for a cool carnival-themed festival to attend in the dead of winter? Then come on down to Harbor Point, in Baltimore, Maryland, this Saturday for an event that gives new meaning to the word “chill.” It’s the one and only, long-awaited carnival-inspired Harbor Point Ice Festival, and it’s happening one day only! Credit: Ice … Continue reading Frosty Fun at Harbor Point Ice Carnival
Despite being a yearly tradition, Salem, Virginia’s Annual Gingerbread Festival always divvies out a freshly baked experience that the whole family can enjoy. This year’s notable event is happening on Saturday, December 6. Credit: Salem-RoCo Chamber of Commerce The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on location at Longwood Park and the Salem Museum. The … Continue reading Continuing a Warm, Gingerbread-Based Tradition in Salem, Virginia