Tue, Nov 10, 9:30 AM
Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center · Washington
Arlington National Cemetery historians lead a free public tram tour on November 10, 2026, marking 105 years since the World War I Unknown Soldier was buried. It stops at graves of people tied to the Tomb's history, starts and ends at the Welcome Center, and runs rain or shine. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Verified Oct 27 · arlingtoncemetery.mil
Catch: Free registration required on Eventbrite; space is limited
Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM
Washington National Cathedral
"The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band's ensemble Free Country plays a free public Veterans Day concert honoring those who served, with patriotic favorites like "America the Beautiful." Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6pm; there's also a livestream.
Verified Oct 27 · marineband.marines.mil
No catch
Thu, Dec 3 · check hours
The Ellipse (President's Park) · Washington
The 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Thursday, December 3 on the Ellipse south of the White House. Tickets are free but given out by lottery: enter on Recreation.gov from 10am ET October 28 to 3pm ET November 4; winners hear on November 12 and get up to five tickets.
Verified Oct 27 · National Park Service
Catch: Free tickets by lottery only: enter Oct 28–Nov 4 on Recreation.gov; entering doesn't guarantee tickets
Sat, Jun 5 · check hours
Maryland waters (Washington area)
On Maryland's free fishing days, anyone may catch and keep finfish in the state's tidal and nontidal waters without an angler's license, Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license or any fishing stamp. The waiver covers Maryland waters, including Maryland waters (Washington area). Eligibility: Anyone.
Verified Oct 27 · dnr.maryland.gov
Catch: Maryland waters only (not DC or Virginia) · All fishing laws and regulations still apply
