Great arena to watch our Terps play basketball. There is plenty of parking, but if you are looking…read morefor free parking, there is always Lot 1, but it's a little bit of a walk. The concession stands have improved with better food options- Ledo's, crab nachos, and BBQ. There is a small gift shop area in the lower and upper level. My daughter was looking for a hoodie which they didn't have, so after the game, we went to STAMP to get one. Wish they would expand the selections. The seats are great! Try to get the lower level if you want to see the action up close. But every seat has a great view, even the upper level.

Very nice sporting, etc venue…read more I've attended 3 men's basketball games here thus far. This center is easy to locate, has plenty of parking, clean facility, and feasible food and beverage options. This venue always has appropriate staff for safe, quick, easy entry. Every seat here is pretty awesome. I look forward to returning for more events.

This two day event is jam packed with food, swag, prizes, drinks and all things BBQ. Follow the…read moresocial media to plan your day. Be prepared to stand in lines. Enter from 7th Street. There is a free bike valet. Archives metro is close by. Get a brochure from Giant and read about all the guests & vendors. Stay hydrated. The shopping bags that Giant handed out were appreciated and filled quickly with swag. Some guests brought wagons to hold all of their items. There were so many drink & food give a ways. The prizes were varied and fun. IKEA medium sized bags or Costco bags are perfect for hauling items. Bring a sweat towel. Wear comfy shoes. Have fun!

Freeeebies, freeebies, and well...more freeeeebies!!!…read more What a time to be had at the bbq battle!!!! Only thing I didn't sample was the bbq....sheeesh!! I really didn't want to BUT of all the freebies and samples, one would think bbq would be at the top of the list but only stubbs had bbq samples. I was surprised that there were healthy options at the battle - non dairy, gluten free, cauliflower pizza, salad....What a time I had! I couldn't carry all my freebies - and live music - yessssss!! DJ Jazzy Jeff - ok DC! I am not a native DC'er but I was happy Backyard Band and the Chuck Brown Band was in the building (dare I say I am getting acclimated to go-go music). For $20ish bucks a ticket, I felt it was well worth it. As others have said - more seating would be better, I had to exit for a bit to have a sit down (I got a stamp and was let back in with no issue).

I have had the pleasure of attending Rosie's Farm Sancturary as a volunteer and also as a patron…read morefor their fundraising events. I have had amazing experiences at both. Rosie's has numerous volunteer opportunities and there are jobs suitable for all ages. They can sign off on SSL hours. I have scooped a lot of poop, helped replace hay and bedding for the animals, and helped with projects to tidy up the sanctuary. The owner and sanctuary manager are both so kind and give many thanks to all their volunteers. The animals (especially the goats) are also known to give their thanks by rubbing up on you and getting snuggly. I recently participated in Rosie's Paint and Sip fundraising event which was a lot of fun. They provided all vegan snacks and drinks, gave a tour of the sanctuary, and then provided supplies for you to put paint blobs on a piece of canvas and the pigs created a work of art for you. It was such a memorable event and a great way to have fun and bond with the animals. Rosie's has a lot of creative fundraisers listed on their events page. I also love that they are an option to visit in lieu of the zoo field trips. A lot of vegan families do not support zoos and Rosie's has been a location kids are allowed to go to instead. I highly recommend visiting Rosie's for their community tour, a fundraiser, or to volunteer. There is no better way to build a connection with the animals than at this sanctuary.

The 9th annual World of Montgomery Festival is held each year in October to celebrate the rich…read morediversity of Montgomery County through international music, food, dance, culturally authentic arts demos, hands-on activities, and more. It is visible that the county cares about this event and one of the many proofs is that they even created a "kids passport" where kids can get a stamp in one of or all of the international tents. There was enough food (7 different vendors) but I liked the best palak paneer from Tandori nights. The cheese actually had a defined taste that complimented the spinach. There was so much to do and see and maybe the only complain to post is that it was almost too much of it on a very small area. I would recommend having one stage instead of two. I know that is hard because there was so much to showcase and so little time but two loud concerts within 600 feet is too much - along with other sounds that were presents. The parade of the cultures was so much fun!! I wish we have a Holiday where all the ethnic fabric that America is made off would dance and present them like they did it at the World of Montgomery Festival. It was amazing to see a National Federation for Blind (live the life you want) to march along - they may have got the loudest applause. No entrance fee, plenty of stuff for the entire family, affordable ethnic meals, free parking all makes it very attractive and friendly festival. Besides waving the African basket or making Ukrainian bread you could have witnessed many science and STEM experiments (live) which emphasized the role of the education for all. Everybody was happy to contribute their piece for this great diversity event - as much as we participants enjoyed it watching it. The pictures will tell the rest of the story.

Okay, so I admit that I only got Mystics season tickets because I wanted a Caps playoff ticket…read more And, no, they don't dunk. But, if you want to go to a sporting event at the Verizon Center, see players' faces, not pay $80, AND only stand in line for 5 mins for softserve, go to a Mystics game. More pros: - The halftime entertainment is a total hodgepodge of craziness (the baton twirler, the trampoliine acrobats, I salute you!) - The Washington Mystics support a billion local charities - A player always comes out and thanks the fans after the game. Can the Caps say that? - Odds are good that you get featured on the jumbotron or win a prize pack. - Oh, did I mention that we're one of the premiere teams in the WNBA? A few drawbacks: - Because ticket prices are low, many families bring their sullen-faced teenagers for some wholesome entertainment - No kiss-cam

I support Women's Sports and the WNBA. The teams fortunes have improved under Mike Thiboux 's…read morecoaching, with playoff appearances for the last two years, this year they have to get past the first round. Still better than Trudi Lacey's two year regime who ran the Charlotte Sting out of business and I was worried she was going to do the same here. The reason they don't have a kiss cam is there are some families who attended along with the Gay community, and its tight line between the two. The team does have a "pride' night as one of the WNBA's initiatives. One nice thing it they have a table at the University of Maryland Women's hoop games. I wish the rest of the league could do this, maybe make it "Be a women's basketball fan for all seasons" post season initiative.

11/27/25 6:45 PM LOCATION: Montgomery County Fairgrounds…read more Parking was free. We've been to two Lumino Cities: the dinosaur one and the Winter One today. Substantially larger than the dinosaur one, this walk through was a feast for the eyes. There were many areas throughout that had cute picture opportunities . It started out as an Alice in Wonderland theme, then Pandas and even Dinosaurs. Other than the change in theme, there's no particular set of directions that suggest a particular order. Of course we went on a day that was blustery cold, so we booked it to the hot chocolate area. We were a group of adults that would've enjoyed more if we weren't freezing cold and we brought some kids. I think watching children's responses to everything ..would've made it more fun for us. We completed it in an 1 hr 20 mins. The crowds were much smaller so it was easier for us to get all the photo shots we wanted and without waiting in long lines. The ticketed time was 6:45 pm perhaps to control the crowds, but you're allowed to walk around for as long as you'd like.. With family and friends, it'll still be memorable.

Welcome to the Light Show!…read more I recently had the most incredible experience at LuminoCity with my son and I couldn't wait to share all the details with you! From the moment I stepped onto the Fairgrounds I was taken away by the set up. It's not a huge light show, but the way they have it set up you won't be disappointed. Each area has a different theme. My Son liked the Jungle theme and I liked the Sweets/Dessert part the best. There's so many photo opportunities and Social Media worthy moments (if you're into that lol) Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the food! It's a must that both my son and I get Funnel Cake whenever it's available, lol... they had several food trucks. We also tried the Cheese Fries, Crab Dip Fries, and Corn Dogs. The Fry portions are BIG. You could share or just eat that and be stuffed! The only down side for me was the drive. But I would do it again!!

A nice old stadium. It's very outdated by today's standards. Still it has excellent views of the…read moreaction. You can see the field from almost any part of the stadium, including the concourse. Missing the game while getting concessions aren't a problem here. I love the architecture and the nice historic feel to it. I was there for Penn State and the Maryland staff and fans were very respectful. Only having one old fashioned scoreboard in outfield and not having a video board is hard to get used to. Research parking options before you come, it doesn't appear the stadium has a designated parking lot. I got one in a garage within the football stadium for free..

Great college stadium. Best field and environment to watch a game. Clean, small, and cozy. New turf…read moreand amazing college campus backdrop. Surrounding trees are an added bonus. Nicely done Terps!

Newer facilities with quick and easy access overall. Be mindful of the upper seating, stairs at a…read moregood incline if you are not nimble on your feet. Good view of field from most seats. Not a lot of shade depending on seats and time of the day and even if covered can have sum breaking through gaps so ensure to put that SPF on for those sunny days! Parking is atrocious here with fees of $100 immediately around if driving in. Metro is 15-20 minute walk so plan accordingly!

I came here as part of a group event to see a player who represents my home country play against DC…read moreUnited. We were able to secure tickets through a group link. I purchased 3 sets of tickets using the link they gave us. I ended up using 2 different emails accidentally to purchase the tickets and then couldn't access them. I reached out to our ticket rep immediately to try and rectify the situation. He told me to give them until the following week because they had a huge event that weekend. A month went by and I didnt hear back. With the game soon approaching I reached back out to try and rectify the issue. After multiple attempts, I was finally able access and transfer the tickets to my friends the day before. Prior to attending, I asked 2 different arena staff members about their policy for hand flags. I even shared a photo prior to purchasing 25 of them for oue group. When I arrived I was given a hard time by security and ultimately was told they weren't allowed. This was so frustrating. I was allowed to leave them at guest services to pick up after the game instead of having to throw them away which I guess is the bright side. They also have $5 wines on Wednesdays!! At the end of the game, we were able to meet the player and take photos and that was definitely a highlight!