2025 FESTIVAL:
MARCH 20 – APRIL 13

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Spring Sake Festival 2024

DC Sake Cō Spring Sake Festival 2024 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 […]

Springfield Town Center Blossom Fest

Springfield Town Center Blossom fest Join Springfield Town Center for their inaugural Blossom Fest on Saturday, April 8th, from 11 AM – 5 PM in the parking lot outside of the Main Entrance near Restaurant Row (Near Yard House & Maggiano’s). This family-friendly event allows you to stroll through the dozens of fun exhibitors outdoors […]

Still Blooming after 120 years, Cherry Blossom Tea

University Club of Washington DC Still Blooming after 120 years, Cherry Blossom Tea Enjoy a complimentary cup of tea as we celebrate the Cherry Blossoms and the University Club’s 120th Anniversary. The event will be held outside. Reservations required at membership@universityclubdc.com PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal […]

Tenth Annual Anacostia River Festival

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Produced by 11th st bridge park and National Park Service Anacostia river festival The 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service present the tenth annual Anacostia River Festival. Join us at this FREE family-friendly event as we celebrate 10 Years of Culture Brilliance at the Anacostia Park on May 4, 2024. Festival ActivitiesThis […]

The Cherry Blossom Tea Party in Dupont Circle

Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets The Cherry Blossom Tea Party in Dupont Circle Tea has a long, rich history in Japanese culture with a variety of tea rituals and traditions, where every object and movement matter. While the ways people have enjoyed their tea has changed over time, Japan continues to have a strong connection […]

The Reveal Project

TATRAS INTERNATIONAL The Reveal Project The Reveal Project from Tatras International was designed to create a bridge between traditional Japanese history and its current culture. The focus of this collection is to express the remarkable craftsmanship and detail behind each Kimono design. MAP YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE What began with a gift in 1912 at the […]

Toast to the Blossoms

Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District Toast to the Blossoms Start your cocktail tasting by picking up your drink tickets and a complimentary Cherry Blossom-themed giveaway, while supplies last, from the Capitol Riverfront tent at Half Street, SE, in front of Silver Social (northeast corner of Half & N Streets, SE). You must check-in between the […]

Westfield Montgomery Spring Fever Fashion Show

Westfield Montgomery Mall Spring Fever Westfield Montgomery Mall presents ‘Spring Fever’, a Spring/Summer 2024 sartorial celebration as an official event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, furthering its commitment to cultivating meaningful cultural experiences that engage the local community. This elegant affair will be free and open to the public on Friday, April 5, with […]

What Makes a Good Karaoke Song?

PLANET WORLD What Makes a Good Karaoke Song? What makes a great karaoke song? We all know it isn’t just about talent. In this virtual program, you’ll hear from karaoke pros about what songs get the audience rocking and what ones are guaranteed to clear the room. You’ll learn a little about different song writing […]

Sakura Sundays

SAKURA SUNDAY Sakura Sunday at National Harbor will feature a wide array of free cultural activities including Japanese inspired art creation, culinary classes, in person or virtual, and much more to be announced. More to come soon! Previous Next CLOSEST METRO Southern Avenue

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 […]

Art In Bloom

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ART IN BLOOM ART BLOOMS IN 2024 PRESENTED BY AMAZON Many of the Giant Cherry Blossom sculptures returned in spring 2024 to locations in all eight wards of Washington, DC, and beyond. Scroll down to check out the map with Art In Bloom locations. PETALPALOOZA ART WALK Learn More Art bloomed in 2022 with the […]

Blossom Tea Party

SHARING THE SPRING SPIRIT BLOSSOM TEA PARTY National Cherry Blossom Festival in conjunction with Events DC, invites DC seniors from the community to a Blossom Tea Party. This elegant and sophisticated afternoon tea invites seniors from the Washington, DC community to celebrate and honor the rich history of Japanese culture through fine teas, delightful conversations, […]

Cherry Night

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CHERRY NIGHT Part of the Festival’s Cherry Picks program, Cherry Night is an exclusive, one-night-only cherry blossom-themed celebration of DC nightlife through music, fashion, and food. Selected venues throughout the DC area elevate the dinner scene with custom springtime menus, blossom décor, and live entertainment. Add the 2024 Cherry Night to your calendar for March 29, and […]

Petalpalooza Art Walk

LOGO OF PETALPALOOZA ART WALK, PINK CHERRY BLOSSOM WITH ART IN BLOOM TEXT AND PETALPALOOZA BELOW.

Art in Bloom continues in 2022 with new installations across the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood with local and national artists creating new creative interpretations of the blossoms. Find and experience them all until April 17! Swipe to check out the Art Work photos: Previous Next Featuring: 1. Dragonfly Wishes by Tracie Griffith Tso Sponsored by Read […]