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

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Tons of Fourth of July parties, fireworks, pool parties galore, a pig roast, the closing of the Folklife Festival and Artomatic, and lots more in this jam-packed weekend guide. more

Ooh, Aah: We Want Your Fireworks Photos

Send us your photos of Fourth of July fireworks to add to our slide show. more