Have More Fun 2006

Here are 50 activities that can put excitement in your life--from outdoor adventures to learning something new to doing good. Plus, what interesting Washingtonians do for fun.

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Have More Fun: Acting

Hit the stage - from Shakespeare to Standup. more

Have More Fun: Blogging

Everyone's got a blog - what are you waiting for? more

Have More Fun: Chess

Chess - an ancient game that never gets old. more

Have More Fun: Cooking

Improve your cooking by observing great chefs. more

Have More Fun: Genealogy

Climb your family tree and enjoy the view more

Have More Fun: Fishing

Enjoying nature - and maybe catching some fish. more

Have More Fun: Golfing

There's nothing like a day on the green. more

Have More Fun: Guitar

Time to graduate from air guitar to real guitar? more

Have More Fun: Jewelry Making

Create baubles and bangles with beads. more

Have More Fun: Meditation

Meditation: Sit, breathe, be in the moment. more

Have More Fun: Photography

Learn new ways of seeing - with a camera. more

Have More Fun: Pilates

Working your "core" muscles with Pilates. more

Have More Fun: Poker

Learn when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em. more

Have More Fun: Rowing

Row, row, row your boat. more

Have More Fun: College Classes

Take a College Course -- No Grades, Just Fun. more

Have More Fun: Dancing

Find a Partner -- or Not -- and Dance. more

Have More Fun: Puzzles

Puzzles that are fun and also good for you. more

Have More Fun: Singing

Make the most of your singing voice. more

Have More Fun: Yoga

Yoga's many faces - from gentle to athletic. more

Have More Fun: Bowling

Get Some Friends Together and Go Bowling. more

Have More Fun: Learning a Language

Learn a Language -- and Enjoy a Culture. more

Have More Fun: Throw a Great Dinner Party

Have More Fun: Volunteering

Volunteer and Learn Something Useful. more

Have More Fun: Tennis

A racquet, a ball, and an opponent: you're set. more

Have More Fun: Wine Appreciation

Get to know the wine - and what goes with it. more

Have More Fun: Astronomy

Watching Stars and Making Friends. more

Have More Fun: Book Collecting

The Pleasures of Collecting Old Books. more

Have More Fun: Grill a Perfect Fish

What's the secret to beautifully grilled fish? more

Have More Fun: Pottery

Create a Bowl, Mug, or Vase by Hand. more

Have More Fun: Teaching Reading

Pass on the Lifetime Gift of Reading. more

Have More Fun: Woodworking

Slow Down and Carve Something Out of Wood. more

Have More Fun: Helping Animals

If You're an Animal Lover, Help Out at a Shelter. more

Have More Fun: Tarot Reading

Tarot Cards: Not Just for Looking Into the Future. more

A Guide to Nightlife on H Street

It's time to check out DC’s H Street, NE. Also known as the Atlas District, it’s a diverse three-block swath of nightlife that has been blossoming over the past few years. Read on for our comprehensive guide. more

10 Top Treasures in Washington Museums

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more