Home Outdoor Fun 19 Festivals That’ll Put Some ‘Spring’ in Your Step by rtveronicahughesJanuary 5, 2020 Search more like this ice creammusiclive musicfine artsfun filledmemorial dayoutdoor concertsrotary clubblock partycherry blossomcommunity groupseating contestface paintingfamily friendly Advertisement Trending Now Entertainment & Movies Netflix Finally Releases Trailer for Netflix Addams Family Spinoff ‘Wednesday’ News News Anchor Parents ‘Report’ on Their Baby’s Day in Viral TikTok Viral & Trending Texas School District Removes Anne Frank Adaptation from Shelves Recalls 2 Million MamaRoo & RockaRoo Baby Swings Recalled after Infant Death Viral & Trending Scotland Becomes the 1st Country to Make Period Products Free Advertisement Editor’s note: We’re making every effort to provide you with the most up-to-date information. However, sometimes closures occur at the last minute due to circumstances beyond our control, such as the spread of Covid-19. We highly recommend that you call ahead before you pack your kids (and all those snacks, and diapers…) and haul them across town. Stay safe! Jump into DC’s rich culture by experiencing the festival scene! Now that spring is around the corner, so are some of the area’s favorite outdoor festivals, from vintage cars to blooming cherry blossoms.The best part? Most of this fun is free! Read on for the best spring festivals in DC. photo:Trust “Tru” Katsande via Unsplash MARCH National Cherry Blossom Festival The most popular way to welcome spring, the National Cherry Blossom Festival centers around the blooming of DC’s breathtaking Cherry Blossom trees, and the gift of enduring friendship their spectacular beauty represents. Signature events include the Blossom Kite Festival on March 28th, the Festival Parade on April 4th featuring lavish floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands and more and live music and fireworks at Petalpalooza on April 11th. Most events are free and open to the public. When: Mar. 20-April 12 Where: Various locations Online:nationalcherryblossomfestival.org APRILSakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival As the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the country, this festival brings music, food, dance, art, and language-learning to the Cherry Blossom Festival. Listen to Japanese rock music (performed in traditional kimono and hakama); feast on hibachi, sushi, miso soup, and soba noodles; learn about aikido and classical Japanese martial arts; and enjoy contemporary compositions that use taiko, fue (bamboo flute), and other narimono (percussion instruments). You had us at soba noodles.When: April 4, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Between 3rd & 7th St., NW Online: sakuramatsuri.org Anacostia River Festival This fun festival marks the end of the National Cherry Blossom Festival and celebrates the Anacostia River with canoe rides, a bike parade, lawn games and art displays. Put on your rubber boots, grab an oar, and come enjoy a day full of river fun. When: April 5, 1-5 p.m. Where: Corner of Good Hope Rd. SE and Anacostia Dr. SE, Anacostia Online: bbardc.org Arlington Arts Festival Clarendon, Virginia’s hotspot of fun, blossoms with true visual inspiration as over 100 artists showcase their works, including glass, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, and pottery. The kids can take care of their Mother’s Day gifts while you casually point out your favorite pieces. Make a day of it by saving room for lunch and romping at a local playground. Free admission. When: April 25-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where:3003 Washington Blvd. in Arlington, VA Online: artfestival.com Cherry Hill Ice Cream Social Cherry Hill celebrates the start of its open house season with some family fun! Enjoy yard games, tours and ice cream. Try your hand at churning old fashioned ice cream with a machine that dates back to the 1860’s. When: April 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Cherry Hill Farmhouse 312 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA Online: cherryhillfallschurch.org Bluebells at The Bend Celebrate the Virginia Bluebells that carpet the early spring forest at Riverbend Park. Witness the mass bloom of thousands of bluebells and spring wildflowers across the Potomac River, and enjoy fun-filled activities for the whole family, including Wildflower Walks, live music, face painting, live animals and much more! Pre-sale tickets are $7 online until April 10. Regular tickets are $9 at the gate. When: April 11, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Where: Riverbend Park in Great Falls, VA Online: fairfaxcounty.gov Reston Founder’s Day Festival Celebrate Reston and its founder Robert E. Simon Jr. during this special day full of fun family friendly activities and entertainment. When: April 18, Noon-4:00 p.m. Where: Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza W, Reston, VA Online: restonmuseum.org Georgetown French Market For little Francophiles dreaming of a trip to Paris, satisfy their wanderlust at the Georgetown French Market where a “je ne sais quio” – or perhaps the scent of chocolat croissants – will capture their attention. Open air shopping, flowers, bicyclettes, pastries for days, and more await mini Parisans, while strolling musicians, mimes and other performers keep little ones dazzled between bites of those aforementioned pain au chocolat. When: April 24-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Wisconsin Avenue, From O St. to Reservoir Rd., Georgetown Online: georgetowndc.com MAYNational Cathedral Spring Flower MartNothing says spring like a rainbow of flower blossoms, and the National Cathedral’s flower mart will help your kids appreciate the colorful array of flora our area has to offer. The mart has close to 80 exhibitors showing floral designs, gardening products, jewelry and more. But flowers aren’t the only thing your kids will love about this festival. It also features All Hallows Guild’s antique carousel, one of two surviving carousels dating from 1890.When: May 1-2 Where: National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Cathedral Heights Online: allhallowsguild.org Bethesda Fine Arts Festival This year’s Bethesda Fine Arts festival features 130 artists in various genres including live rock, jazz and reggae music. Walk through the festival and peruse unique jewelry, clothing and furniture on display. Then stop by local restaurants to enjoy pizza, barbecue, sandwiches and ice cream. When: May 9, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; May 10, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Woodmont Triangle; along Norfolk, Auburn and Del Ray Ave.., Bethesda, MD Online: bethesda.org Quarterfest Enjoy a festival showcasing the diversity of Arlington’s food scene as Taste of Arlington becomes Quarterfest. This festival transforms Wilson Blvd. into a vibrant dining, shopping and family-fun festival for all ages. Experience a restaurant crawl showcasing eateries of the neighborhood and an extended two-day outdoor concert and pop-up street pub. When: May 16, Noon-8:00 p.m. Where: Wilson Blvd., between N. Taylor and N. Quincy Sts., Arlington, VA Online: quarterfestballston.org photo: Scott Webb via Unsplash ViVa! Vienna! The Rotary Club of Vienna sponsors the ViVa! Vienna! event, which celebrates the unity and strength of the Vienna community and honors Memorial Day. This event, a time of family fun and pleasure, serves as a major fund raising opportunity for the Rotary Club so that it may, in turn, provide support for charitable, educational, and community groups the following year. Rides, food and lots of family fun! When: May 23-May 25, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Where: 245 Maple Ave. W., Vienna, VA Online: vivavienna.org City of Falls Church 39th Annual Memorial Day Festival & Parade Join over 10,000 visitors to City Hall grounds to enjoy the Don Beyer Fun Run; Veterans’ Ceremony; children’s activities; food, civic, and retail vendors; and of course – the parade! When: May 25, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: City of Falls Church City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA Online: fallschurchva.gov Herndon Festival The Herndon Festival takes place in historic downtown Herndon and attracts an average of 80,000 people each year. This outdoor festival provides a fun-filled experience by combining the joy of an outdoor concert with the thrill of a summertime carnival. There’s something for everyone. When: May 28-May 31 Where: Northwest Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring St., Herndon, VA Online: herndonfestival.net Charles Village Festival The Charles Village Festival brings together the entire Greater Charles Village community for a two-day festival that includes a block party with live music, a garden walk tour, and a 5k and 1k kids fun run. All proceeds raised from the event benefit local non-profit organizations. When: May 30 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; May 31, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Where: Wyman Park Dell; 29th and Charles St., Baltimore, MD Online: charlesvillagefestival.net photo: John Cayetano via Unsplash Washington Folk Festival The Washington Folk Festival showcases the diversity of traditional music in the Washington area. All musicians, storytellers, dancers, and crafts people live in the greater Washington metropolitan area and volunteer their talents to put on the festival. When: May 30-May 31, Noon- 7:00 p.m. Where: Glen Echo Park; 7300 Macarthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD Online: fsgw.org JUNE Old Town Festival of Speed and Style The lower three blocks of King Street will be blocked off and vintage cars from the 50s, 60s, 70s and select luxury race cars will be on view. Join special fashion events and pop-ups around Old Town that make the event great for everyone. All proceeds will benefit charity partner ACT for Alexandria, a community foundation focused on increasing charitable investment and community engagement. When: June 7 Where: 100 – 300 Blocks of King Street, Old Town Alexandria, VA Online: festivalspeedstylealex.com Celebrate Fairfax! This annual festival features concerts on various stages, a comedy hypnotist and fireworks! Other fun experiences includes a petting zoo, carnival rides, a 5K race, karaoke competition and even a donut eating contest! When: June 5-June 7 Where: 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax, VA Online:celebratefairfax.com Imagination Bethesda Celebrate children, art, and all things fun at Imagination Bethesda. Activity tents line the streets, face painters bring butterflies and pirates to life, a stage of live entertainment will have the whole street dancing and more!When: June 6, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Where: Woodmont Ave. & Elm St., Bethesda, MDOnline: bethesda.org––Veronica Hughes, Guiomar Ochoa, Jamy Bond and Katie BrownRELATED STORIES: NYC’s Best Free Events for Kids & Families in March 11 Must-See Shows for Kids This Spring Top Spring Break Destinations You Haven’t Tried Yet Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this ice creammusiclive musicfine artsfun filledmemorial dayoutdoor concertsrotary clubblock partycherry blossomcommunity groupseating contestface paintingfamily friendly Welcome to our Tinybeans family! 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