The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Celebrations of Earth Day continue this weekend, with family-friendly festivals, garden sales and exhibits across the D.C. area. The Smithsonian National Carousel reopens Friday after an extensive restoration project, while the National Archives unveils an exhibit about the Declaration of Independence. Book lovers can explore more than two dozen independent bookstores to find discounts and prizes. Georgetown turns into an outdoor market for three days, while the streets of Clarendon become an open-air art market on Saturday and Sunday. There are chances to sample chocolate at the French Embassy, try free fitness classes outdoors at the Yards, and explore more than 100 Black-owned vendors at Nationals Park. Music lovers can immerse themselves in electronic sounds with the Making Time crew, wish Willie Nelson a happy birthday, or swing dance inside the Smithsonian.