Mount Vernon welcomes all Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members (in uniform or wearing an official pin) with free admission during its Scouting Days program, from November 1, 2009 - February 15, 2010. Two leaders from each group will receive a discounted admission rate of $7.

The National Zoo is already a magical place for children, but when you add thousands of sparkling lights, the Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland like none other. ZooLights at the National Zoo is an event that the whole family can enjoy and if you will be in DC in December you won't want to miss this annual winter event. The festivities take place December 4-13, (Friday through Sunday nights) and December 18-January 2 (Every night except December 24, 25, and 31). Tickets go on sale on November 9 at noon.

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Logo courtesy of the National Zoo.

• Parade of Trabants at the International Spy Museum, Saturday, November 7, 2009; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Where were you when the Berlin Wall fell? Head over to the Spy Museum to celebrate the twentieth anniversary with 20 Trabants, vintage cars that have come to symbolize East Germany and the fall of Communism. The Trabarnts will be parked in front of the Museum on F Street, NW, and don't forget to enter an opportunity to win one. While the cars are on display, experts will be on hand to answer questions about Trabants, the Cold War, and Communism, while the Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden German Band provides festive music.
  
  

• On Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. enjoy a Champagne Tasting at La Maison Francaise (4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 202-944-6090). Sip on some of finest bubbly from the best Champagne houses: Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Nicolas Feuillatte, Laurent-Perrier, Pol Roger, Ruinart, Janisson, Pommery, Krug, J. de Telmont, Louis Roederer, Taittinger and more. Admission is $125 and dress is cocktail attire, black-tie optional. Tickets can be purchased at www.instantseats.com
  
  
• SpongeBob Squarepants at the National Aquarium. On Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the National Aquarium (14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW) in Washington, D.C. Kids can meet and have a free photo taken with their favorite Nickelodeon TV star, SpongeBob Squarepants. This event is free with Aquarium Admission (Adults $7, Children ages 2 - 10 $3, Children under 2 free.
  
  
• On Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. ahead over to the National Gallery of Art for a free concert performed by pianist Yakov Kasman. Concert takes place in the West Building Main Floor, West Garden Court. Kasman will perform music by Prokofiev, Schumann, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky.

FotoWeek DC 2009 celebrates the power of photography through inspirational and riveting international exhibitions, thought provoking lectures and workshops, and the chance to have your own portfolio critiqued by experts. This is the second year this week-long photo festival will grace DC.

From November 7th - 14th see photos throughout Washington, DC. From museums and institutions to embassies, cutting edge galleries, and even public schools, there are opportunities throughout the District to see some compelling photography that reaffirms the old saying: "A picture is worth a thousand words." read more