• National Cherry Blossom Festival

    (DC)(MD)(VA) The four-week festival celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan and the beauty of DC's iconic cherry blossom trees with diverse and creative programming. Events will be happening throughout the DC metro area.

  • Celebrate the Natural Heritage of Deanwood

    Deanwood Neighborhood Library 1350 49th St NE, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (DC Public Library) It's Spring! Join Capital Nature, Young, Gifted & Green, and Deanwood Library for a multi-generational celebration of Deanwood's natural environment. Hear from individuals - past and present - who are helping keep Deanwood green and beautiful. We will have activities for children and adults. This program is brought to us by Capitol Nature and Young, Gifted ...

  • Under the Cherry Trees: From Old Japan to Washington, D.C.

    Japan Information and Cultural Center 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Japan Information and Cultural Center) In Japan, people have long strolled under masses of cherry blossoms in a springtime tradition known as hanami (花見; flower viewing). Today, millions of people enjoy a similar experience in Washington, D.C., made possible through the combined efforts of Japanese and American individuals who shared a vision. Local writer Diana Parsell, author of Eliza ...

  • Blossom Kite Festival

    Washington Monument Grounds 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (National Park Service) Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with soaring activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. The Blossom Kite Festival is one of the most vibrant and unique celebrations on the Mall, with family-friendly kitemaking activities, musical performances, and more. Pack a picnic, and launch your kite among thousands ...

  • Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly

    Oxon Run Park 1200 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Friends of Oxon Run) Soar into spring at the Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly on March 29, 2026, at Oxon Run Park in Ward 8! Enjoy a day of kites, culture, exciting activities, and community crafts for all ages. Explore the Ward 8 vendor market, connect with neighbors, and experience the joy of spring in a vibrant and ...

  • Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

    (DC) (National Cherry Blossom Festival) One of DC’s largest spectator events, the energy-filled National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC runs for 10 blocks along iconic Constitution Avenue. Giant colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a ...

  • Seed Swap Festival

    Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Pl, Mount Rainier, MD, United States

    (MD) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Anacostia Watershed Society, & Mount Rainier Public Library to celebrate a belated National Seed Swap Day. Exchange seeds with your neighbors and meet local organizations as you prepare for spring and diversify your garden!