Cherry Blossom Jubilee

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Cherry Blossom Jubilee

Celebrate the Cherry Blossoms during the height of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. After Saturday’s Cherry Blossom Parade in D.C., stop by the heart of Alexandria the next day to enjoy cherry blossom-themed activities and other events. Kick off the celebrations at noon with a live performance by taiko drum group Nen Daiko by the Waterfront entrance. Afterward, view cherry-blossom-inspired works of art throughout studios and galleries on all three floors. Enjoy music and live art demonstrations from participating TFAC artists.

Schedule of Activities

Live Music:

Hands-on Projects between 12 – 3 pm:  

In the Studios:

Visit various studios and galleries throughout all three floors to view The 2022 Cherry Blossom Exhibition. Resident artists showcase their floral and festive designs for visitors to enjoy all month long! On display from Saturday April 2 to Sunday May 1.

MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Click the filters on our interactive map to see all that the Festival has to offer and craft a tailored experience as you Rediscover Spring. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Cherry Blossom Match | D.C. United vs Orlando City SC

D.C. United

Cherry Blossom Match | D.C. United vs Orlando City SC

Experience all the thrills of a professional soccer match combined with thematic elements of the iconic Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms during the D.C. United Cherry Blossom Night match vs Orlando City SC. 

PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Cherry Blossom Night with the Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards

Cherry Blossom Night

Celebrate spring in Washington, DC with family and friends: come to a special cherry blossom-themed game and seethe Wizards take on the Brooklyn Nets as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebration from March 20 to April 14. A portion of proceeds supporting year-round care for the iconic trees through the Trust for the National Mall. Purchase tickets today!

Each ticket purchased through this link comes with a Washington Wizards cherry blossom water bottle. *Limited quantities*

Each ticket purchased through this link comes with a Washington Wizards cherry blossom water bottle. *limited quantities*

PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Cherry Blossom Princess Afternoon Tea

National Conference of State Societies

Cherry Blossom Princess Afternoon Tea

Join us for a traditional Afternoon Tea and watch as the Cherry Blossom Princesses exhibit beautiful Kimonos and fashions from Lily Pulitzer. Tickets are available below. Prices are $105/adult and $55/Child through March 27 after which tickets are $120/$70. Special meal requests are available at time of purchase.

The Afternoon Tea will be served as we present a Kimono Demonstration with various styles of Kimonos and a Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show with the latest styles from the Spring Collection. This event is not to be missed and hats are encouraged!

MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Click the filters on our interactive map to see all that the Festival has to offer and craft a tailored experience as you Rediscover Spring. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Cherry Hunt

The 2023 Cherry Hunt Experience has Ended

Cherry Hunt

Cherry Hunt is an interactive experience for communities and festival-goers to connect with local restaurants and taste spring like never before. During this highly anticipated month, locals, tourists, foodies, and more will scatter throughout DC and the surrounding areas to visit our selected Cherry Pick restaurants. They will have the opportunity to try out new foods, interact with each other in real-time, and share springtime dishes and drinks.

How to join a Goosechase Experience

  1. Download the Goosechase App
  2. Once in the app, choose to play as a guest, create an account, or log in
    • We recommend you create an account 
  3. Search for the Cherry Hunt Experience or enter the unique join code
    • The game code for this experience is CHERRY
  4. Click the ‘Let’s go!’ button
  5. Turn on your push notifications
    • This will be crucial in completing missions
  6. Choose your username, add a profile picture, etc 
  7. Once the game goes live, complete missions
  8. Have fun!

Weekly Themes

Week 1 Theme: Toast To Spring – Kick your spring off with a delightful drink cocktail or mocktail at one of our Cherry Pick locations.

Week 2 Theme: Spring Into The Night – Be on the hunt for the Cherry Night and Tag your favorite location.

Week 3 Theme: DoorDash – Enjoy a delightful delivery with DoorDash; make it special and order from the Cherry Pick menu

Week 4 Theme: Sweet Spring – Let the good times roll with a Cherry pie, Cherry donut, or Cherry sorbet

Complete Missions

To earn points, complete missions from the list. Mission types include taking photos or videos, checking in at specific locations, or answering questions and riddles.

There are three types of missions:

  • Photo/video missions – Participants must take a photo or video of a specific dish/object/place or perform a creative task and take a photo or video of it.
  • Text missions – Participants must enter a text or number-based answer to a question.
  • GPS missions – Participants must physically visit a specified location. This will be communicated through the mission description or based on a given clue.  

The Cherry Hunt Experience creator will review all submissions and award bonus points, so put your best feathers forward!

Prizes: Each week, you will have the opportunity to win prizes!

COMPLETED: Wine, Cheese & More at District Winery ($150 value)  

COMPLETED: Two (2) night hotel stay with breakfast for two and (2) complimentary drinks 

COMPLETED: The four top participants will each win a DoorDash Gift card ($100 value) 

NOW RUNNING: Participant with the most verified points earned by completing missions and earning bonus points by 2:00 PM on April 15, 2023 will receive a City Cruise with meal service and one (1) bottle of wine. 
 
UP NEXT: Grand Prize – the participant with the most verified accumulated points earned throughout the Experience period (March 20 at 8:00 AM EST through 11:59 PM EDT on April 16, 2023) can win a two-night stay at citizenM Washington D.C. NoMa hotel, $150 gift card at canteenM and a $100 DoorDash gift card.
 
Recipients of the remaining prizes will be notified via email on, if not by, May 1, 2023.

Official Rules

VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Participation is voluntary, and you may cease participation at
any time. If you participate in the Cherry Hunt Experience (“Experience”) data rates may
apply; you should contact your wireless provider for pricing details.

This Experience is sponsored by the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., 1275 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 (“we” or “us”). We organize and present the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival (“Festival”) in Washington, D.C. The Prizes, detailed below, is provided by National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc.

By participating in the Experience, you agree to comply with these Official Rules. We will not consider any entry that does not comply with these Official Rules.

1. When to Enter: The Experience begins March 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM EDT and ends at 11:59 PM EDT on April 15, 2023 (“Experience Period”).

2. How to Participate.

  • Experience participants must 1) download the Goosechase App to their mobile device
    via the App Store or Google Play; 2) create an account; 3) join the Cherry Hunt
    Experience by clicking the “Let’s Go” button; and 4) complete missions per the
    guidelines, requirements and timeframe provided in each mission.
  • Points are accumulated through the completion of missions. Points are pre-assigned
    to each mission. Bonus points may be assigned to missions and their value will be
    disclosed at the start of the mission.

3. Restrictions.

  • Must be a United States resident.
  • Must be at least 18 years old. If under 18 years old, you must be participating in the
    Experience with a parent or guardian as the registered participant in the Goosechase
    App.
  • You may not participate if you are our employee, independent contractor, one of our
    officers or directors, or working for one of our affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising
    promotion and fulfillment agencies or legal advisors, or their immediate family members
    and living in the same household of these persons.
  • May submit only one Entry per Mission via the Goosechase App.
  • Must complete missions within the active Mission Period. Once you submit your Mission
    Entry, you may not delete, cancel or modify that Entry.
  • Must submit via the Goosechase App. If there is a dispute about an Entry, NCBF will
    review the validity of the Entry and adjust acceptance or rejection of the Entry
    accordingly.
  • Must warrant that your Entry: 1) is original; 2) does not violate any third party’s
    proprietary or intellectual property rights or privacy rights; 3) does not contain any
    obscene, indecent or profane images or language or illegal acts; and 4) if your Entry
    shows: a) adults, you have the permission of each of those adults to appear in the Photo
    and to be published in the Experience; or b) children, you are the parent or legal guardian
    of those children or have the permission of each child’s parent or legal guardian to
    appear in your Photo and to be published in the Experience.
  • Acknowledge that we may, without compensating you, publish your Entry on our social
    media pages and on our website for up to one year after the end of the Experience.

4. Prizes.

  • The first Experience winner will receive a $150 District Winery gift card. The second
    Experience winner will receive a two-night stay at Westin City Center Washington, D.C.
    inclusive of breakfast for two and two complimentary beverages ($850 value). The third,
    fourth, fifth and sixth Experience winners will receive a $100 DoorDash gift card. The
    seventh Experience winner will receive a dinner cruise experience aboard the Odyssey
    inclusive of meal service and one bottle of wine ($405.30 value). The grand prize
    Experience winner will receive a two night stay at citizen Washington, D.C. NoMa ($540
    value), a $150 gift card to canteen, and a $100 DoorDash gift card. We will not offer an
    alternative prize, cash equivalent or other substitute prize. If you win, you may not direct
    us to give anyone else the Prize.

5. How We Select and Notify Winners.

  • Prizes will be awarded to: 1) the participant with the most validated points collected from
    missions between the start of the Experience Period and Sunday, March 26, 2023 at
    11:59 PM EDT; 2) the participant with the most validated points collected between the
    start of the Experience Period and April 2, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT; 3) the four participants
    with the most validated points collected between the start of the Experience Period until
    April 9, 2023 at 11:59 EDT; 4) the participant with the most validated points collected
    between the start of the Experience Period and April 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT.
    In the instance of a tie for most validated points collected during the above-mentioned
    prize periods, the Prize will be awarded to the participant who completed their final
    mission first (had the earliest time stamp according to the Goosechase Experience
    dashboard accessible by NCBF).
  • At the conclusion of the Experience Period, we will award the grand prize to the
    participant with the most validated points collected between the start and conclusion of
    the Experience Period. In the instance of a tie for the Grand Prize, the Prize would be
    awarded to the person who completed their final mission first (had the earliest time
    stamp).
  • This means there will be seven total Experience winners and one grand prize
    Experience Winner.
  • Entries will be reviewed for validation including but not limited to adherence to mission
    guidelines, fact checking GPS check-in coordinates, and violation of original work.
    Participants whose entries are being rejected will be notified of reasoning. Decisions
    following review of entries is considered final.
  • If you have been deemed the participant with the most validated points for each eligible
    weekly prize, we will, on or before April 30, 2023, notify you via direct email message
    (“Award Notice”). We are not responsible or liable for late, lost, misdirected, or
    unsuccessful efforts to notify you if you win.
  • If you win, you will be required to sign and return a publicity consent and release before
    we can provide you with the prize. The consent and release, when signed, will allow us,
    without additional compensation, to use your name, voice or likeness and your Entry
    irrevocably, perpetually and worldwide for any purpose and in any media (known or later
    developed), and to release your name to anyone requesting information about the
    Experience winner. If you do not claim the prize or fail to return to us a signed publicity
    consent and release within five business days of the Award Notice, we may award the
    prize to another person.

6. General Terms and Conditions. By entering the Experience, you acknowledge that:

  • We, our agents and representatives, and entities associated with the Experience are not
    responsible or liable for: 1) late, lost, delayed, damaged, misdirected, incomplete,
    illegible, or unintelligible Entries; 2) electronic, hardware or software program, network,
    internet, or computer malfunctions, failures, or difficulties of any kind; 3) failed,
    incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions; 4) any condition caused by
    events beyond our control; or 5) any printing or typographical errors in any materials
    associated with the Experience.
  • We may collect, store and use information collected from the Experience in accordance
    with our Privacy Policy (http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/privacy-policy/).
    We are not responsible for Goosechase’s privacy policy
    (https://www.goosechase.com/privacy).
  • You will indemnify and defend us and our respective shareholders, agents and
    representatives, and entities associated with the Experience (including without limitation
    Instagram and Twitter), to the extent permitted by law from any and all losses, damages
    or claims arising from or related to third party claims related to your Entry.
  • Any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action
    arising out of or connected with this Experience will be resolved individually, without
    resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in your state having
    jurisdiction. In any such dispute, neither party may seek or be liable for incidental or
    consequential damages. You also waive all rights to have damages multiplied or
    increased.
  • We may modify these Official Rules at any time without notice. We may cancel, suspend
    or change the Experience or any element of the Experience for any reason.
  • These Official Rules are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
    District of Columbia without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or
    provisions.

To obtain the names of Experience winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to
Winner List, Cherry Hunt Experience, 1275 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005; or email ncbf@ncbfdc.org

Color Me Pink

Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Color Me Pink

This year, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of cherry blossoms at the JICC. Sponsored by Park West Gallery, this exhibition will showcase seven original artworks inspired by Japan’s gift, NCBF’s ongoing efforts to plant new trees, and fascinating trivia on cherry blossoms.

Explore the gallery’s whimsical atmosphere, featuring a Lego mural and interactive cherry blossom art, where creativity blooms alongside the natural beauty of the iconic blossoms.

PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Sponsored by

Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, 5K and Half Mile Kids Run

Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K & 10 Mile Runs

5K

5K features 7,000 runners parading down Pennsylvania Ave., NW

10 Mile attracts 17,000 runners to the Washington Monument Grounds to run a course past all the prime blossom locations.

Kids Run features 500 Kids on Pennsylvania Ave.

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Street Closure Notice

Cherry Blossom 5K (Saturday, April 1)

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 2 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 14th Street, NW
  • 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 12th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 11th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • 1200 block of Maine Avenue, SW
  • Maine Avenue from I-395 Westbound to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 9th Street Tunnel ramp to Maine Avenue, SW

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 9th Street, NW
  • 9th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • D Street from 8th Street to 9th Street, NW
  • 7th Street from Indiana Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 6th Street from C Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW
  • 3rd Street from C Street, NW, to Virginia Avenue, SW
  • Independence Avenue from Washington Avenue to 7th Street, SW
  • 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to Virginia Avenue, SW
  • D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, SW
  • 6th Street from Independence Avenue to Maryland Avenue, SW

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 2 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 14th Street, NW
  • 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m.:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 9th Street, NW
  • 3rd Street from C Street, NW, to D Street, SW
  • Independence Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, SW
  • 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to D Street, SW
  • D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, SW

Cherry Blossom Kids Run (Saturday, April 1) CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 5:45 a.m. to noon:

  • 5th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
  • G Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, NW

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 5 a.m. to noon:

  • 5th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
  • G Street from 5th Street to 4th Street, NW

Cherry Blossom 10-miler (Sunday, April 2)

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday starting around 6 a.m. to noon, D.C. police said.

  • 1200 block of Maine Avenue, SW
  •  Maine Avenue from I-395 Westbound to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 9th Street Tunnel ramp to Maine Avenue, SW

The National Park Service also posted its street closures related to the event. They start from 6 a.m. to noon and include:

  • Memorial Bridge
  • Memorial Circle
  • Rock Creek Parkway South of Virginia Avenue
  • Ohio Drive from 23rd Street to Inlet Bridge
  • West Basin Drive
  • East Basin Drive
  • East Potomac Park
  • West Potomac Park
  • Hains Point
  • 15th Street from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue
  • 17th Street from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue
  • Independence Ave from 14th Street to 23rd Street
  • Jefferson Drive from 14th to 15th Street
  • Madison Drive from 14th to 15th Street
  • Raoul Wallenberg Place
  • Maine Avenue from 395/695 to East Basin Drive

Access to Arlington National Cemetery will remain available from Route 110.

PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Post shares event near Washington DC, things to do during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Image of violin made of cherry blossom. Text reads Enchanted Rhapsody with the Edgewood String Quartet. Taylor Swift vs. Queen. Saturday, April 9 4:00 to 7:30 PM.

Enchanted Rhapsody

NATIONAL LANDING

Enchanted Rhapsody

Don’t miss a starlit night listening to a live set of Taylor Swift versus Queen songs performed by the Edgewood String Quartet to welcome in the bliss of springtime and the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Grab your best friend and rock the night away celebrating friendship, warmer days to come and a season of new beginnings. Specialty drinks and food will be available for purchase from RĀKO, Crystal City Wine Shop and other local eateries. Registration is required to experience this night of Enchanted Rhapsody and to break free from the winter blues, embracing an evening of being fearlessly you.

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MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Click the filters on our interactive map to see all that the Festival has to offer and craft a tailored experience as you Rediscover Spring. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Exhibition: Mind Over Matter: Zen in Medieval Japan

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Exhibition: Mind Over Matter: Zen in Medieval Japan

This exhibition showcases the breadth of the museum’s medieval Zen collections, highlighting rare and striking works from Japan and China to illustrate the visual, spiritual, and philosophical power of Zen. Rooted in the culture of medieval Japan, the lessons of Zen have become an important part of contemporary American life, as applicable today as they were in premodern times.

MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Click the filters on our interactive map to see all that the Festival has to offer and craft a tailored experience as you Rediscover Spring. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Exhibition: Underdogs and Antiheroes: Japanese Prints from the Moskowitz Collection

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Exhibition: Underdogs and Antiheroes: Japanese Prints from the Moskowitz Collection

Expect the unexpected. This exhibition reveals the captivating stories and urban legends of individuals living on the fringes of society in early modern Japan. Key subjects in theater, literature, and the visual arts focus on antiheroes and underdogs whose virtues are often embodied by their rejection of societal norms, making them misfits and moral exemplars at the same time.

MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Click the filters on our interactive map to see all that the Festival has to offer and craft a tailored experience as you Rediscover Spring. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Exploring Hiroshige and His Influence on Social Media

Japan Information and Culture Center

Exploring Hiroshige and His Influence on Social Media

The JICC spring exhibition looks at the life and work of the seminal ukiyo-e artist, Uta-gawa Hiroshige. Known for capturing Japan’s breathtaking landscapes as they change throughout the seasons, Hiroshige frequently incorporated popular seasonal motifs, like cherry blossoms for spring or rain for summer. In this exhibition, the JICC, in collaboration with American University, wants to showcase the works of Hiroshige and then celebrate Hiroshige’s legacy on social media by presenting recent photo-graphic interpretations of Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e, submitted to us through our call for entry! It is our hope that our audience will leave our exhibit with a new sense of appreciation for Hiroshige and the obvious influence he still has in the contemporary art world.

MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Click the filters on our interactive map to see all that the Festival has to offer and craft a tailored experience as you Rediscover Spring. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Fairfax Visitor Center: National Cherry Blossom Day

Fairfax County Visitor Center

National Cherry Blossom Day in the Fairfax Visitor Center

The official Fairfax County Visitor Center in Tysons Corner Center (on 2nd level outside Nordstrom) is “Festival Central” in Fairfax County. The public is invited to stop in for free gifts, Festival schedules and information on activities throughout the region. On March 27, the Center will host a special event from 1pm –3pm with craft demonstrations, free souvenirs and more! 703-752-9500)

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Fairfax County Visitor Center

Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Road
Tysons Corner, Virginia 22102

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Family Day: Japanese Fashion

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Family Day: Japanese Fashion

Celebrate cherry-blossom season at the museum with a family day featuring Japanese kimono, “happi” coats and crafts for all ages. Performances of traditional Okinawan dance will showcase the colorful costume of the islands, and guests can enjoy the beautiful melodies of Japan’s national instrument, the “koto.” Design your own kimono bookmark, make a cherry blossom pendant or join us for a family-friendly tour of the galleries, including Japanese textiles on display in Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat.

PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Film Screening x Tasting: Ramen Heads

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

Film Screening x Tasting: Ramen Heads

Director Koki Shigeno’s documentary portrait of ramen chef Osama Tomita is a foodie’s dream. Known as the King of Ramen, Tomita presides over Matsuda, where people eagerly travel from all over to try his famous broth. Film screening followed by free tasting by Ramen by Uzu.

YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Explore the Festival's Roots

Travel to Japan is open once again, and we invite you experience and explore Japan firsthand. Learn more about the Festival partners who would love to help you plan your trip!

Film Screening x Tasting: The Zen Diary

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

Film Screening x Tasting: The Zen Diary

Director Yuji Nakae’s film of gratitude revolves around the art of simple cooking. Former Zen monk Tsutomu and widower (Kenji Sawada) lives alone, writing and cooking. His routine is happily disturbed when Machiko, his editor and love interest, visits. Tsutomu seems content with life, but when Tsutomu’s mother-in-law suddenly passes, it sets in motion a review of life’s meaning. Screening followed by a free tasting.

YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!

Explore the Festival's Roots

Travel to Japan is open once again, and we invite you experience and explore Japan firsthand. Learn more about the Festival partners who would love to help you plan your trip!