Gift of Trees
Blossom Maze
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Download the maze and find the path to get to the other side of the blossom.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Go outside, look for each item on the list, and put a checkmark beside each item when you find it!
Cherry Blossoms of Smithsonian Gardens
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Take a springtime walk through the Washington, DC cherry blossoms and learn about several different types of ornamental cherry trees in the Smithsonian Gardens Tree collection. Download the crossword puzzle to test what you learned!
State Flowers Coloring Activity
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Exploring the Parts of a Cherry Flower
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Join us for an up-close look at the parts of a cherry flower. Dr. Susan Pell from the United States Botanic Garden showcases the flower morphology of a higan cherry (Prunus subhirtella).
Cherry Blossom Viewing over the Centuries
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of sakura with a new video series from the Library of Congress. Three short videos highlight Cherry Blossoms in Japanese Culture, Tokyo’s Gift of Friendship, and Enduring Traditions of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.