Hot Hotel Deals: Staying Power Packages Save 30% on your three-night weekend hotel stay with Destination DC's Staying Power packages starting at just $99/night... National Christmas Tree Lighting One of the great holiday traditions in DC, the Tree Lighting Ceremony with the First Family will take place on Thurs. Dec. 3. Click here for more holiday happenings around the city.  The 2009 EagleBank Bowl D.C.’s college football bowl game played in historic RFK Stadium, is December 29th with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. Meet the participating teams at the Teams Luncheon on December 27 at the JW Marriott. For more information, visit www.EagleBankBowl.org African-Inspired Events Discover Yinka Shonibare's contemporary work at the Smithsonian's African Art Museum, Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing set in DC's Caribbean Carnival at Folger Theatre and much more as part of DC's Weekend Warriors fall promotion... Want to do DC like a local? Become a DC Insider! Submit your information to receive exclusive offers and updates on what's new in DC... 100 Free (and almost free) Things to Do in DC If you're looking for an affordable vacation, take a look at some of the fun, free and almost-free experiences that await you in DC... New Itinerary: Explore the Obamas' Backyard Plan your next DC trip in the footsteps of the Obamas... Be a Weekend Warrior See the Terra Cotta Warriors at the National Geographic Museum and check out other warrior-inspired events around the city. Want DC apparel and gifts? If you heart the 202, check out DC's storefront with t-shirts, hats, bags and more... Listen to this Power of Change Podcast Tour created by the Young Scholars in Fairfax County Public Schools. For more student podcast tours, click here.