Federal News Radio's Beth Reardon speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about fun things to do in and near the nation's capital. This week:

• the Virginia Arts Festival, with events taking place March 9-June 1 in the Tidewater region of Virginia;
• a recreational vehicle show March 8-10 in York, Pa.;
• a maple syrup making demonstration and pancake breakfast on March 10, 11, 17 and 18 at Maryland's Cunningham Falls State Park.