Picks for Activities in DC This Weekend (9/29)
With so many activity choices in Washington, DC, on any given day, it can be overwhelming to decide what to do, especially on the weekend. Here are my Top Three picks for this coming Saturday, 29 September. Since I'm into economizing, all the activities I've chosen are FREE. Keep a sharp eye out and you just might see me at one, or all, of them!
WalkingTown, DC, Walking Tours: Put on your trainers and grab a water bottle for these entertaining and educational pedestrian tours of Washington, DC, neighborhoods. Tour company Washington Walks will offer a one-day Fall version of their popular multi-day Spring walking tour event, taking participants on walks through numerous neighborhoods in the District, including Embassy Row, Capitol Hill, and Adams Morgan. These tours are a favorite among DC residents, and should appeal to tourists wanting an inside look a the city as well. A few bike and boat tours are offered too. All tours last between 1 and 3 1/2 hours, and kick off from various places around the city. Reservations not required for most tours, but check to be sure. Click here for a full schedule.
Rock Creek Park Day: Rock Creek Park is a verdant oasis in the middle of the city smog. Stretching from downtown DC into Maryland, the park encompasses miles of trails for walking, cycling, and horseback-riding, and also offers a multitude of family-friendly programs year-round that sensitize visitors to the wonder and genius of the natural world. This Saturday, Rock Creek Park hosts a full day of activities for all ages, including Ranger-led horseback tours, a puppet show, a planetarium show, and a reptile exhibit. The fun begins at 9:30am. For location and other information, visit the Park's website.
National Book Festival: The seventh annual National Book Festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress and held on the Mall between 7th and 14th Streets (roughly between the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument; metro stop Smithsonian), gathers 70 prominent authors and illustrators from across the literary spectrum, who will be greeting the public and signing copies of their books between 10am to 5pm. For the under-3-foot set, popular storybook and television characters, as well as NBA/WNBA basketball stars, will be making appearances throughout the day. For more information, click here.
Enjoy your weekend!
