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DC, NoVA Weekend: Around the World Embassy Tour, Pet Fiesta
This weekend's events include the National Cathedral Flower Mart, Running of the Chihuahuas and a chocolate festival.
The first weekend of May will bring plenty of things to do around Northern Virginia and DC. From historic celebrations and free embassy tours to foodie and pet events, there's something for everyone.
We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5. Some are free, while others have fees.
The larger events you'll find include: National Cathedral Flower Mart, Around the World Embassy Tour, DC Chocolate Festival, Pet Fiesta in Reston, Running of the Chihuahuas, Revolutionary War Weekend at Mount Vernon and Manassas Airshow.
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Friday, May 3
- National Cathedral Flower Mart (through May 4)
- Drive-in at Union Market: "Dazed and Confused"
- The Temptations & the Four Tops at MGM National Harbor
- Georgetown Design District's Spring Days of Design
- 32nd Annual Evening of Comedy at Wolf Trap (through May 4)
- Filmfest DC (through May 5)
- Cinco de Mayo Themed Outdoor Happy Hour in Alexandria
- American Festival Pops Orchestra: Movie Music Magic in Manassas
- Classical Music for Leesburg First Friday
- Sacred Feminine Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans
Saturday, May 4
- Around the World Embassy Tour
- DC Chocolate Festival
- Pet Fiesta in Reston
- Running of the Chihuahuas
- Revolutionary War Weekend at Mount Vernon
- Manassas Airshow
- Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival in DC
- National Math Festival
- March for Babies
- D.C. United v Columbus Crew
- DC Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
- Walk for Mental Wellness in Fredericksburg
- Pig Roast/Craft Show/Rummage Sale in Stafford
- Spring Festival at Walker Nature Center
- Pillars to Pavers: Preservation in Alexandria
- 2nd Annual Rose Tasting at Wine Gallery 108
- Adams Morgan Ace Garden Party
- 2nd Annual CFH 5k for Affordable Housing
- Old Ox Donut Relay
- Ekoji Arts Fair in Fairfax Station
- Relaxandria: A Motion Furniture Sale Event
- The Contemporaries - National Chamber Ensemble in Arlington
- Global 6k for Water Walk
Sunday, May 5
- Race for Hope DC
- Gay Day at the Zoo
- Great Train Race in Fredericksburg
- Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl Washington D.C.
- Cinco De Mayo Rooftop Party at Rock & Roll Hotel
- All You Can Eat Crab Feast Cruise on the Potomac
- Del Ray Spring Pop-Up Market
- Beach Fest at Clare & Don's Beach Shack
- Vienna Academy of Music and Arts Festival
- Master Singers of Virginia Presents Sleep and Dreams
- Hopecam's 19th Annual 5K Run/Walk
- Free Band Concert - National Concert Band of America
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