10 FREE THINGS 3 Me and the Bee Playground, featuring larger-than-life bee replicas and towering flowers. PAY HOMAGE TO SACRIFICE AT THE WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL Sept. 2, 2020 marks 75 years since the conclusion of World War II and there’s no better place to pay tribute than at the National Mall’s contemplative memorial. To the north and south of the memorial’s central fountain are arches symbolizing America’s victories in the Pacific and the Atlantic. 4 TAKE IN FREE PERFORMANCES DURING DC JAZZ FESTIVAL WASHINGTON.ORG The DC Jazz Festival (June 12-21) spreads smooth sounds and grooves throughout the nation’s capital. In addition to its many exciting paid concerts, the festival also offers Jazz ‘n’ Families Fun Days, which lets the kids try out instruments. Jazz in the ‘Hoods brings live shows to venues all over the city, many of which are free. 9