You've heard of Christmas in July -- but this weekend may be more like July at Christmas. We're likely to see聽record-setting warmth in the D.C. area this weekend. With temperatures flirting with the 70s, here are some ideas for fun things to do in the unseasonably warm weather.
Go ice skating
Ice skating is a fun winter activity — but now you may want to opt for shorts and T-shirts instead of jackets and earmuffs.
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Drive聽with the windows down
Forget turning on the heat this weekend! Take a ride with the top down or roll down the windows.
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Wear flip flops
Give the boots a reprieve and break out the flip flops this weekend.
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AP Photo/Esteban Felix
Visit a winery
This may be the perfect time to check out some of the wineries in the D.C. area. Take a stroll, sip some wine and spend some time outdoors. Read more about the growing Virginia wine industry .
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AP Photo/Molly Hottle
Take the party outside
‘Tis the season for holiday parties, but with unseasonable warm weather, take that holiday party outside. While you’re at it, break out a summer dress or lightweight suit for the festivities.
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Play tourist
With sunny weather and clear skies, it may be a perfect time to enjoy some of the many attractions the D.C. area has to offer. Between monuments, museums and memorials, there are plenty of things to see. Get some ideas for which tourist destinations to check out .
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Getty Images/Allan Baxter
Go camping
Pitch a tent and camp out under the stars this weekend. Throw in some s’mores and it’s a fun summer experience set in the winter.
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Switch to a summer drink
Forget hot chocolate, egg nog and mulled wine — swap those out for some summer cocktails to get in the warm-weather spirit.聽Get some ideas .
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Go on a hike
Stunning colors still cling to many of the trees in the area, so grab your hiking boots and check out some of the region’s many trails.
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Break out the聽barbecue
Nothing feels more like summer than grilling out on the聽barbecue — so when December feels like summer, it may be time to follow suit.
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Visit the beach
OK, it may be a stretch to put on the bathing suit and go for a dip. But the beach may be calling your name as sunshine and warmth abound.
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