Special Events - Mid Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, ON, PA, VA, WV)

Special Events in Long Island, the Hamptons, Montauk, Fire Island Stand and gape at the finest, newest, and best yachts and personal watercraft at the annual Long Island Boat Show. Special Events in Manhattan and New York City Every month has its special events in New York City, so no matter what time of year you plan your visit the Big Apple, something special is going on. Special Events in Woodstock, Cooperstown, New Paltz, Catskills and Hudson Valley The Catskills and the Hudson Valley region features some very entertaining cultural events. Many of them are history-based and many others are based upon the culture of farming and agriculture that so permeates the countryside. Special Events in Lake Placid, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, Adirondacks and Northern New York Special Events in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Finger Lakes in Western New York and South Central Ontario Western New York and south-central Ontario have an entertaining array of annual festivals and events, with something for everyone. From Toronto 's cosmopolitan film, arts and jazz festivals, to western New York's widely-acclaimed sauerkraut and lilac festivals, the best time to catch some of these fun and entertaining regional festivities is from May to September. Special Events in Atlantic City, Wildwood, Cape May, New Jersey Shore The Jersey Shore comes alive with a calendar chock-full of events the entire family will enjoy. January Cool off, or just watch others, with a nice ice swim on January 1st at Ocean City 's First Day at the Beach festival at Music Pier. Special Events in Philadelphia, Lancaster, the Poconos, Eastern Pennsylvania Throughout eastern Pennsylvania, cultural and ethnic holidays are commemorated, and heroes of U.S. history are honored in colorful displays and festivals. Special Events in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland As a city that hosts many conventions and large-scale events throughout the year, there is always something of interest going on in Washington DC. As a general rule, when the weather gets warmer, things really start to heat up around town. Special Events in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, North Carolina's Outer Banks This day-long event held at Fort Fisher State Historic Site on Kure Beach, North Carolina, every January 15th, includes tours, displays, and demonstrations about this historic event Special Events in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania Year-round, southwestern Pennsylvania has a full docket of events that will delight travelers of all ages and interests. Watch Evel-Knievel wannabes wield their mid-air tricks as they brave nearly 100-foot jumps at the International Freestyle Motocross Association Jump Fest held annually in Pittsburgh 's Mellon Arena. Major Tourist Attractions in the Region The Jersey Boys Musical - August Wilson Theatre - Broadway, New York Wicked the Musical - Gershwin Theatre - Broadway, New York The Lion King Musical - Minskoff Theatre - Broadway, New York Mama Mia the Musical - Winter Garden Theatre - Broadway, New York