Program Events
National Cherry Blossom Festival Activities
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  • National Park Service - Bloomin\' Junior Ranger - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Only
    Join National Park Service Rangers for fun and activities as they explore the history of the cherry blossoms!
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Location: Tidal Basin Welcome Area (near the paddle boats)

  • Blossoms by Bike
    Celebrate the arrival of spring with a two-hour bike ride specifically designed to showcase the natural beauty of the Nation’s Capital at its peak!
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: M-F: tours at 3:00 pm - Sat. & Sun: tours at 9:30 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm
    Location: Bike and Roll Kiosk - 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (rear plaza on 12th Street)

  • Fairfax County: Glorious Gardens Self-Guided Tour
    Self-guided tours through the gardens of Fairfax County at three locations: River Farm, Green Spring Gardens and Meadow Lark Gardens
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: Check Websites or Call for Hours and Directions
    Location: River Farm/ Green Spring Gardens/ Meadow Lark Gardens

  • River Blossoms Tours
    Cruise along and experience the magical view of the blossoms and Monuments from the river.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: M-Th: 12pm & 2pm, Fr-Su 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm - Tours last 90 minutes
    Location: 1300 Maine Ave. SW, Washington DC, 20024

  • Weekend Cherry Blossom River Teas
    Enjoy a charming English ‘High Tea’ aboard a classic yacht as you cruise along the blossoms. Offered on weekends only.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 11:30am and 1:30pm - Tours last 90 minutes
    Location: Boats depart from Washington Marina - 1300 Maine Ave. SW

  • National Park Service - Ranger Guided Lantern Walks - Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays Only
    The cherry blossoms by artificial light! Join a National Park Service Ranger for evening walks amongst the cherry trees.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Location: TWO MEETING POINTS: Tidal Basin Paddle Boats & Washington Monument Stone Lodge

  • National Park Service - Ranger-led Bike Tours - Saturdays & Sundays Only
    The history of Washington\'s cherry blossoms comes alive with three-hour bike tours led by a National Park Service ranger. Come explore the cultural and natural significance of these national treasures!
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Location: Thomas Jefferson Memorial

  • National Park Service - Ranger Cherry Talks
    Come celebrate the blooming of the cherry blossoms by joining a tour guided by a National Park Service Ranger. The stories which surround the rich natural and cultural history of these annual wonders will serve to enrich the experience of our visitors.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm - Programs run from 20-60 minutes
    Location: TWO MEETING POINTS: Tidal Basin at the entrance of the FDR Memorial and at the Jefferson Memorial Welcome Center

  • National Park Service - Cherry Chit-Chat Runs - Saturday & Sundays Only
    Join National Park Service Rangers on an early morning jaunt and daybreak view of the blossoms.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 8:00 am
    Location: Base of the Washington Monument

  • Monuments-by-Moonlight River Cruise - Saturdays & Wednesdays Only
    Enjoy a magnificent cruise along the illuminated Monuments, Landmarks and Kennedy Center.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 10, 2010
    Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
    Location: 1300 Maine Ave., SW Washington DC 20024

  • Community Cherry Blossom Art Show at Union Station
    Blossom inspiration comes to life through the imagination of DC Public and Charter School students, grades 1-12, as seen in their artwork on display at Union Station.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Location: Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Ave., NE

  • The 44th Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival
    Fun for everyone, the 44th annual Smithsonian Kite Festival includes kite competitions, hands-on kite making activity tents and flying demonstrations led by representatives from national kite organizations.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Mar 27, 2010
    Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Location: Washington Monument grounds - 17th & Constitution Ave, NW

  • Target Performance Stage at Sylvan Theatre
    Daily performances featuring music, dance, and song by local, national and international performing artists.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: Begins at Noon - Held Daily
    Location: Washington Monument Grounds - Independence Ave SW & Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW

  • National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
    Ninety-eight years to the day of the first tree planting, the ceremonial kick-off to the 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival features Washington dignitaries and performances by Japanese and western artists.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Mar 27, 2010
    Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Location: National Building Museum - 401 F Street NW

  • National Park Service - Family Fun Zone - Saturdays & Sundays Only
    Park Rangers entertain and educate children about the trees of other national parks, and they practice writing in Japanese.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Location: Jefferson Memorial

  • 2010 Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament
    Thirty-two adult, co-ed, 7v7 teams from the Washington, DC metropolitan area compete for the Cherry Blossom Cup.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010
    Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Location: JFK Hockey & Soccer Fields - Independence Avenue & 17th Street, SW

  • The Blossoms Secrets Stroll - Weekend Afternoons and Monday & Friday Mornings Only Fee Required
    A walking tour recounting the story of how the Japanese cherry trees came to Washington, D.C.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: Monday & Friday: 10 am to Noon - Saturday & Sunday: 2 pm to 4 pm
    Location: Meet at Smithsonian Station Independence Avenue exit

  • Cherry Blossom Photo Safaris Fee Required
    Washington Photo Safari uses the beautiful venue of the Tidal Basin at cherry blossom time to teach techniques of travel photography.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: Sunrise Safari: 6:15 - 8:30 am - Afternoon Safari: 3 - 5:30 pm
    Location: Sunrise Safaris start at Paddle Boat Rental Station (1501 Maine Ave, SW) // Afternoon Safaris start at FDR Memorial bookstore

  • Beyond the Tidal Basin: Introducing Other Great Flowering Cherries
    Self-guided tour of different species and cultivars of flowering cherries, including two introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Location: U.S. National Arboretum - 3501 New York Avenue, NE

  • Hiroshima Children's Drawings: Finding Hope in the Aftermath of War
    View 41 recently-restored drawings by children living in Hiroshima after World War II, sent to the children of All Souls Church in response to a gift of school supplies.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010
    Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Closed on Sundays
    Location: All Souls Church, Unitarian - 1500 Harvard Street, NW

  • National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day presented with the National Building Museum
    The National Cherry Blossom Festival and the National Building Museum celebrate the official opening of Washington, DC’s 2010 cherry blossom season with a family festival full of hands-on fun celebrating Spring and exploring Japanese arts and design.
    Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Mar 27, 2010
    Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Location: National Building Museum - 401 F Street, NW

For a calendar and a complete list and description of events, see The Official Cherry Blossom Festival Events

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