Capital Weather Gang Archive: Event

Engage in weather & climate at DC WeatherFest

This weekend (October 23-24. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.), a giant Expo marking the culmination of the nation's first national science festival takes place on the National Mall and surrounding areas. More than 1,500 interactive exhibits and 75 stage shows are planned, representing more than 500 organizations. About 20 of these organizations are convening for the D.C. WeatherFest, which promises to engage visitors with activities and hands-on demonstrations exploring weather, water, and climate. Organizers are inviting everyone out to this first of its kind event locally, and especially students, teachers, retirees, boy/girl scouts and families.

By Jason Samenow  | October 21, 2010; 9:50 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Endless sunshine: Top five outdoor ideas

You don't have to be a weatherman to look at the view from space above (from Friday afternoon) and recognize any inclement weather is a long way away. The eastern U.S. is virtually cloud-free and will remain that way through Sunday. So how to take advantage? Here are five top outdoor picks for the weekend...

By Jason Samenow  | October 8, 2010; 5:00 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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