Up for some DC fun in the sun? Check out the Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival, a free-to-watch colorful event along the Potomac waterfront (May 18 – 19, 2013). Top teams of elite athletes travel from as far away as Taiwan to participate in the festival. Last year, 72 teams and 1800 paddlers competed in the [...]
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival held outdoors on the National Mall between the Smithsonian museums in Washington DC (June 26–June 30 and July 3–July 7, 2013) provides many fun activities with free admission. The annual event includes live music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demos, storytelling and lively cultural discussions. The themes of the 2012 festival: Campus and Community, Citifield, [...]
More than 100 U.S parks that normally charge fees will offer free admission on certain weekends in 2013, according to The National Park Service. Next up: August 25 – National Park Service Birthday. Several of these parks are near our Savvy Cities, so you might want to check them out before limited admission kicks in due to the [...]
