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It’s Mariah’s season and we’re all just living in it! Winter light displays are brightening the long nights, holiday markets are popping up and outdoor ice skating rinks are opening in Rockville Town Square and Reston Town Center . Santa is even flying into Tysons Corner Center .

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Autumn is going strong, though, and parts of the D.C. area will enjoy peak leaf color this weekend. While national parks may still be accessible during the shutdown, why not try a local park instead? Check out Lake Needwood in Rockville, Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in Fairfax and Cedar

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