Here’s everything you need to know this May in the greater Washington. D.C. area.
D.C. Goes International
Passport DC will celebrate International Cultural Awareness Month in May, with events and tours highlighting Washington, D.C.’s international culture, including Savor the Flavors and The Around the World Embassy Tour (May 2), where kids can pet alpacas, learn dances and more.
Silgo Creek Fest
Sligo Creek Parkway transforms into a street festival with kids’ tree climbing,
double Dutch, yard games, live entertainment and more for this annual Montgomery County Parks tradition (May 2) in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Mother’s Day in the DMV
Celebrate Mother’s Day (May 9) in the DMV with a Mother’s Day brunch cruise on the Potomac River or a rooftop brunch in D.C. The VUE Rooftop is suitable for the whole family.
Saddle Up!
Preakness 151 is now closer than ever. Laurel Park Racetrack, just outside of
Prince George’s County, is hosting the Preakness Stakes (May 16) while the race’s Baltimore home at Pimlico Race Course is being renovated.
Reserve Your Spot
Visiting Leesylvania State Park is going to look a bit different this summer. Starting this month, reservations are required the day before visiting the popular Northern Virginia park.
