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Snouts and Stouts 

Register your dog using the app and add vaccination records before visiting Snouts & Stouts for a streamlined experience.

Indoor Dog Park

✅ Before you go
• Register your dog on the app 
•Add vaccination records  

💪 Pro tips
•Check their Instagram for when they have an open house
• Make time to use their self wash station


Pre Application 

Snouts and stouts is one of the only indoor dog parks in the DMV area.

This is such a great place to bring your dog.

If it's a rainy day or you want to get them a little more exercise.

They have a space downstairs with a smaller dog park

and the upstairs space is a bigger dog park.

There's tons of places for the dog to run around

They do allow dogs to use the bathroom inside and the

staff is so great and responsible about cleaning up the messes.

There's even food and drinks for the humans and for the dogs,

and it was super delicious. We're hoping to try the Barcuterie board next time

Definitely check out snouts and stouts in Alexandria,

Virginia for a fun little day with your dog.

Every summer, the Marine Corps hosts a weekly Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial). The parade includes musical performances by "The Commandant's Own," the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. 

FREE US Marine Corps Summer Sunset Parade! 🌅

Catch the US Marine Corps Sunset Parade with live music and stunning precision drills at the Iwo Jima Memorial every Tuesday evening in summer.

Military Parade Show

✅ Before you go
• Check out all the information: joyraft.com/event/sunset-parade-at-marine-corps-memorial-arlington-1019397
• Last one is August 5th for the 2025 summer season 

💪 Pro tips
• Metro to Rosslyn station and arrive early to grab your spots! 
• Bring bug spray, chairs, and picnic blankets! 

Attend the FREE US Marine Corps Sunset Parade on Tuesdays each summer! 

Don't miss this summer tradition that is completely free to attend.

The Marine Corps sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Rosslyn,

Arlington is one of the most unique summer events in the DC area.

The parade takes place on Tuesday evenings through the late spring and summer,

and there is one more parade for the Summer.

The ceremony features the commandment's own US Marine drum and

Bugle Corps and the US Marine Corps silent drill platoon,

Be sure to metro here and arrive early to see these unique performances.

Here's your plan for exploring a free farmers market with fun events and adorable Highland cows.  
Watch the video 👇

Mooooove on over to the National Mall, where there is a FREE week long farmers market from August 3rd through the 8th! 

FREE Market w. Cows on the National Mall!🐄

Visit the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall for free family activities, fun events, and meet Highland cows on select dates.

Farmers Market Visit

✅ Before you go
• Check out all the information for the farmers market: https://www.usda.gov/gafm

💪 Pro tips
• Two highland cows from Black Rock Farm in Maryland will be on the National Mall! The confirmed dates and times for the cows are: Sunday, August 3rd from 4-6 PM and Thursday, August 7th from 4-8 PM. https://www.instagram.com/blackrock_farm?igsh=anAzdXVrNHBqeWNh
• Follow @usdagov on Instagram for more info and updates on the event: https://www.instagram.com/usdagov?igsh=MW5meWR3NWhndGl4MQ==

Visit the Great American Farmers Market with fun events and highland cows! 

where there's a week-long farmers' market from August 3rd through August 8th.

It's National Farmers Market Week and the

Great American Farmers Market will unite farmers,

and producers to showcase American agriculture.

there will be two Highland cows on the National Mall this Sunday,

August 3rd from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thursday,

August 7th from 4 to 8 p.m. All the information is in the details below.

Here's your plan for savoring a unique Vietnamese and Louisiana fusion tasting menu at Moon Rabbit. Watch the video 👇

This is my favorite new restaurant in DC and you can book a res August 18-30 for Restaurant Week to try their prix-fixe tasting menu for only $65! 

Vietnamese & Louisiana Fusion Tasting Menu

Savor inventive Vietnamese-Louisiana fusion with standout mochi beignets and a creative prix-fixe tasting menu at Moon Rabbit in Edgewood, DC.

Fine dining dinner

✅ Before you go
• Grab your res here: https://www.moonrabbitdc.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Don't skip dessert! 
• Our favorites were the mochi beignets with freshwater eel and the sweet potato gnocchi

Enjoy dinner at Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

I just found my favorite new restaurant in DC.

known for its Vietnamese cuisine fused with the chef's Louisiana upbringing,

makes for such an amazing fine dining experience.

The presentation of everything here was incredible.

and won the Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award,

You cannot skip the mochi beignets with freshwater

eel or this sweet potato and crab gnocchi.

Summer Restaurant Week is coming up on August 18th,

where you can try this tasting menu for only $65.

Here's your plan for enjoying a fun, instructor-led painting class with wine and tasty snacks. Watch the video 👇

Switch up your usual date night routine and get creative with a fun sip and paint event! You'll head to an instructor led class, where you can learn how to create your own painting step by step and have lots of fun in the process. You'll also get to sip on some of your favorite wine or drinks and food at the class!

Sip and Paint Classes around DC!🎨🍷

Join Sip and Paint DC at Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe for a fun, instructor-led painting class while enjoying drinks and pastries in downtown Washington, DC.

Sip and Paint

✅ Before you go
• Book an upcoming class: https://sipandpaintdc.com/all-events/

💪 Pro tips
• They also offer private events and team-building events! https://sipandpaintdc.com
• Follow @sipandpaintdc on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/sipandpaintdc?igsh=YTNiZGh4dTE1dHRy

Sign up for your fun experience with Sip and Paint DC!  

Switch up your usual date night routine and get

creative with the fun sip and paint event.

You'll head to an instructor led class where you can learn how to create

your own paintings step by step and have lots of fun in the process.

You'll sip on wine and snack on your favorite food during the class.

Sign up for your experience with Sip and Paint DC.

They're a mobile paint and sip company that

hosts events and classes all over Washington DC.

Our class was at Good Company Doughnuts and cafe,

and even a discounted bottle of wine to share.

I love that their matcha wasn't too sweet here.

The instructor went step by step to lead us through the painting of

a lady with a red umbrella in front of the US Capitol.

I love that our painting included a DC element in it.

Our instructor moved at a good pace and was

able to answer our questions throughout the class.

My fiance literally painted me in this class and it was super cute.

Sign up for your sip and paint DC experience soon.