Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the week ending Dec. 21, 2025.

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FIFA turned to Michigan State University for the tall task of figuring out how to grow and implement real grass in 16 stadiums across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup.

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Holiday Lights Paddle Parade, Menorah Lighting for Chanukah, parenting workshops, Tribal Sovereignty and Water and more.

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