Events category: In-person

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 […]

Spring Sake Festival 2025

DC Sake Cō Spring Sake Festival 2025 Join us at our annual Spring Sake Festival, a delightful celebration of the season and the art of sake appreciation. This exclusive event offers attendees the opportunity to meet some of the top sake professionals in the US, connect with US craft sake makers, and discover their favorite […]

Cherry Blossom Festival at the Children’s Science Center Lab

Children’s Science Center Lab National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration at the Lab  Experience the Magic of Cherry Blossoms at the Children’s Science Center Lab! Step into a world of wonder as we transform the Lab into a vibrant Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration! Dive into the beauty and traditions of Japan with hands-on activities that blend art, […]

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 Taiko Fest

an iconic moment Sakura Taiko Fest at sylvan theater Sponsored by chase and Produced by Miyako Taiko The Sakura Taiko Fest has grown from a small concert first held in a dance studio to a full day of free, family-friendly taiko performances in downtown DC. Each year, we welcome a number of North American taiko […]

Oxon Run Pinknic

Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly Soar into spring at the Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly on April 6, 2025, at Oxon Run Park in Ward 8! Enjoy a day of kites, culture, and community with live performances by Washington Performing Arts, exciting activities like face painting, kite flying, and community crafts for all […]

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 […]

Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival

presents SAKURA MATSURI – Japanese Street Festival The Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States. The festival features over 24 hours of Japanese cultural performances on four stages (including J-Pop, traditional Japanese music, and martial arts) and a diverse range of cultural exhibitors, artisan and […]

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 […]

The Art of Kimono at Dupont Underground

The Art of Kimono at Dupont UndergrounD Garment and Kimono expert Tomomi Miyajima of Tokiya Japan on 17th St. NW; will educate and present Japanese methods and traditions of Kimono dressing on live models. Traditional garments, accessories and fabrics will be on hand for experiencing. Our second year of holding this lovely  and thoughtful presentation. […]

Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group has been touring the world since 1961, and the troupe is embarking on their 14th annual East Coast Tour that stretches from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group recently won third prize in a competition against 450 other groups at the Tokyo International […]