Events category: Free

Family Day: Kimonos, Capes and Other Art to Wear

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Family Day: Japanese Fashion Celebrate culture and craft with a special family day dedicated to art you can wear! People across time and cultures have expressed themselves through clothing and other adornments. This day of family-friendly art activities is inspired by beautiful kimonos, capes, robes and […]

Japanese Culture Day

Library of Congress Japanese Culture Day Japanese Culture Day will feature family activities, including Japanese drum and traditional dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts from Japan. Children, families and teachers can learn about Japanese culture through reading, writing and craft-making with Japanese cultural and linguistic professionals. In connection with this event, Japanese-American author Misa […]

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour at dacha beer garden Dacha Navy Yard is thrilled to host another Paws & Petals Yappy Hour with The National Cherry Blossom Festival! Bring your furry friends to one of the top dog-friendly bars in DC for giveaways, goodies, and activities courtesy of Mars Petcare. LEARN MORE Previous slide Next […]

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC

an iconic springtime celebration National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® PRESENTED BY EVENTS DC The Nation’s Springtime Parade is an amazing sight on Constitution Avenue! Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in […]

Sakura Sunday 2025

National Harbor Sakura Sunday 2025 The wait is over and the springtime celebration of the season is here! Come to National Harbor’s official participating event of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday. Join us on Sunday, March 30 from Noon – 5pm for a wide array of free cultural activities including an artisanal […]

27th Annual National Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk

National Japanese American Memorial Foundation 27th Annual National Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk 27th Annual Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk, a non-competitive walk and program to raise awareness of the incarceration experience by those of Japanese American ancestry during World War II. The National Cherry Blossom Freedom Walk is a historical and cultural event to raise awareness […]

Petalpalooza®

get ready for an OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA Petalpalooza® Celebrate spring at Petalpalooza®, for a full day of live music and engaging activities! This day-long all-ages celebration brings art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages, interactive art installations, a cashless beverage garden, family-friendly hands-on activities, roaming entertainers, and more, all along the banks of the Anacostia […]

Blossom Kite Festival

Spring On the Fun! BLOSSOM KITE FESTIVAl Presented by Amazon Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with soaring activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. Get ready to enjoy kite demonstrations and competitions, arts & crafts, and so much more. We can’t wait to share what we […]

Opening Ceremony

Enjoy a one-TIME-only experience! OPENING CEREMONY CO-PRESENTED WITH THE JAPAN FOUNDATION The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Opening Ceremony is an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, and an annual tribute to the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States. This unique, one-time-only performance will feature special […]

Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage

Tidal basin welcome area & ANA stage PERFORMANCES UNDER THE BLOSSOMS Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage Hosted With The National Park Service Witness peak bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, while also experiencing entertainment representing Japanese, American, and other cultures! Live performances among the blossoms at the Tidal Basin celebrate the […]