DC on a Dime

Don your door with a wreath, collect wood for the fire, and buy a pumpkin.  All these things are tell tale signs of fall.  However, if you really want to get into the fall spirit, check out the local corn mazes,  pumpkin patches, and hayrides.  Click here for full list of fall activities in Virginia. 

Most of these activities are affordable, and always fun.  Pack a lunch, grab some friends, and dive into fall.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, the National Zoo is having a Fiesta Musical!  On tap are animal demonstrations, music, dancers, crafts, food and so much more.  This may be the only time you can feed the animals, so don’t miss it.  Oh, and it’s…(wait for it) FREE!

When is it:  This Sunday, September 20

Where is it:  National Zoo

How to get there:  Take the red line to the Woodley Park Zoo Metro station.

From when to when:  11am-5pm

Kennedy Center Open House Arts Festival

To kick-off its 2009–2010 season, the Kennedy Center will open its doors for the annual Open House Arts Festival this Saturday, from 12 noon until 6pm.  The event will include free  indoor and outdoor performances, so get there early, to beat the crowd.   Check out this link to see a list of performances and family-friendly activities. 

Admission:  FREE

Location:  The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets

Leesburg Premium Outlets is having its annual Labor Day weekend sale through Monday, September 7.  Make your way to Leesburg post haste before all the good deals are gone.

For those about to shop, we salute you!

Location:  241 Fort Evans Road N.E., Leesburg, Va.