Spring Festivals for Families in Washington DC 2026

Spring Festivals in DC

Sakura Taiko Fest (at Sylvan Theater)
Saturday, March 28 - Free
Washington Monument
Best Ages: All ages
At this cherry blossom celebration, Japanese taiko groups share their passion for music, culture, and community. From traditional favorites to modern Japanese-African fusion, the groups showcase different drumming styles celebrating Japanese culture. Website

Blossom Kite Festival (at the Washington Monument)
Saturday, March 28 - Free
Washington Monument
Best Ages: All ages
This long-standing DC tradition, part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, invites people of all ages to fly kites among the cherry blossom trees on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Website

National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petalpalooza
Saturday, April 4 - Free
Capitol Riverfront at the Yards
Best Ages: 3 and up
Celebrate the cherry blossoms at Yards Park with live music, a beer garden for parents, family-friendly hands-on activities, interactive art installations, and more. The day's events conclude with a fireworks show. Website

Jazz and Blossoms (at Franklin Park)
Sunday, April 5 - Free
Franklin Park
Best Ages: All ages
Celebrate the cherry blossoms with live music and DJs, lawn games, face painting, flower balloons, food trucks, giveaways, and more activities for the whole family. Website

Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12
Pennsylvania & Constitution Avenues, NW Washington, DC Best Ages: All ages
This two-day celebration of Japanese culture complementing the end of the National Cherry Blossom Festival features live musical performances across three stages, dancers, food, and arts. Guests can shop from a variety of vendors selling Japanese home goods, accessories, and artwork. Website

Georgetown French Market
Friday - Sunday, April 24-26 - Free
Wisconsin Avenue, from O Street to Reservoir Road, DC
Best Ages: All ages
Dust off the berets for the popular Georgetown French Market, a Parisian-inspired open-air market in the charming Book Hill neighborhood. Face painting, caricature artists, roaming whimsical street performers, and live French and gypsy jazz offer fun and entertainment for all ages. C'est magnifique! Website

Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral
Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2 - Free
Washington National Cathedral
Best Ages: All ages
Flower Mart brings families to the Washington National Cathedral grounds for food, vendors, carnival games, an antique carousel, and more fun activities. Website

Anacostia River Festival
Saturday, May 16 - Free
Anacostia Park
Best Ages: All ages
This premier DC event marks the official close of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Families can celebrate with outdoor activities, local performances, food trucks, and more. Website

Best Spring Festivals Near DC in Maryland

Bunnyland Festival at Butler's Orchard
Various dates, March 28 - April 12
Germantown
Best Ages: 1-12
Bunnyland at Butler's Orchard includes hayrides through a decorated trail, goodie baskets, an egg hunt, jump pads, giant slides, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. Website

Savor Bowie Spring Fest
Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19 - Free
Bowie Town Center
Best Ages: 3 and up
The Savor Bowie Spring Fest is a free food, wine, and music festival, featuring complimentary wine tastings from local wineries for adults, local vendors and artisans, and lots of different music and entertainment for all ages. Website

Montgomery County GreenFest (at Marian Fryer Town Plaza)
Saturday, April 25 - Free
Germantown
Best Ages: All ages
This Earth Day celebration is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public and non-profit partners. GreenFest invites people of all ages to come together to celebrate, learn, and start or continue their journey to improving the community and the environment. Website

KinderFest at Watkins Regional Park
Saturday, May 2 - Free
Upper Marlboro
Best Ages: 12 and under
Enjoy a festival tailored for kids during KinderFest at Watkins Regional Park. KinderFest includes entertainment, games, a pumpkin pyramid, interactive exhibits, tennis demonstrations, carousel rides, nature activities, food vendors, and more. Website

Annapolis Book Festival
Saturday, May 2 - Free
Key School, Annapolis
Best Ages: All ages
The Annapolis Book Festival brings nationally and internationally renowned authors to the community to discuss their books and the craft of writing. There is also a huge used-book sale, live music and entertainment, raffle items, and children's activities. Website

Gaithersburg Book Festival (at Bohrer Park)
Saturday, May 16 - Free
Gaithersburg
Best Ages: All ages
Gaithersburg 's annual book festival features a variety of family-friendly activities. Attendees can meet their favorite authors, participate in workshops, purchase books, and celebrate literacy. Website

Hometown Holidays (at Rockville Town Center)
Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24 - Free
Rockville
Best Ages: 3 and up
The city of Rockville presents a fun festival celebrating Memorial Day with two stages of entertainment by local acts, a Taste of Rockville, and activities for kids. Website

Best Spring Festivals Near DC in Northern Virginia

McLean Community Center Spring Fest
Saturday, April 4 - Free
McLean
Best Ages: 3-8
Families are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with arts and crafts, music, entertainment, and a parent-child egg hunt. Families can also take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Website

Bluebells at the Bend
Saturday, April 11
Riverbend Park , Great Falls
Best Ages: 3 and up
Celebrate the Virginia bluebells at this family event featuring wildflower walks, crafts, live animals, music, face painting, and a moon bounce. Website

Art Blooms at Mosaic
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12 - Free
Mosaic District, Fairfax
Best Ages: All ages
Mosaic welcomes spring with a weekend of fun activities for the whole family, including a kids' game corner, cherry blossom arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, a Glamour Tent with face painting and hair braiding by Vienna Singing Princesses, live music, local vendors, and beer and wine gardens. Website

Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival
Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19 - Free
Downtown Leesburg
Best Ages: All ages
The Flower and Garden Festival features 150 gardening vendors, music and entertainment, food, a beer and wine garden, and a children's area with lots of activities for kids. Website

Earth Day Fairfax at Lake Fairfax Park
Saturday, April 25 - Free
Reston
Best Ages: 2-12
Head to this Earth Day festival to enjoy nature exhibits, outdoor learning activities, an obstacle course, live entertainment, farm animals, a touch-a-truck, a tree-care clinic, giveaways, food trucks, and tours of Sully Historic House. Website

Holi at Mosaic
Saturday, April 25 - Free
Mosaic District, Fairfax
Best Ages: 5 and up
Holi celebrates color, spring, and love, bringing friends and family together. The Mosaic District, in partnership with RASA, hosts the community for an afternoon of colored powder, music, and food. The throwing of color begins at 5:50pm. Website

Old Town Festival of Speed and Style
Sunday, May 17 - Free
Old Town Alexandria
Best Ages: 3 and up
This annual festival in Old Town Alexandria combines exotic cars and high fashion for a unique festival experience. Over 100 exotic supercars, antique racing cars, and motorcycles are on display for kids to look at close up. Website

Strawberry Jubilee Fest at Great Country Farms
Saturdays & Sundays, May 23-31
Bluemont
Best Ages: 12 and under
Great Country Farms celebrates the royal strawberry with a Jubilee packed with live music, farm contests, wagon rides, great food, and fun games for the whole family. Website

ViVa Vienna!
Saturday - Monday, May 23-25 - Free
Historic Vienna
Best Ages: 2 and up
ViVa Vienna! is a three-day, fun-filled event celebrating community and honoring Memorial Day. Families can enjoy food, rides, music, children's activities, and more. Website

Falls Church Memorial Day Parade & Festival
Monday, May 25 - Free
Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church
Best Ages: All ages
The annual Falls Church Memorial Day Parade & Festival includes a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Falls Church Veteran's Council, a 3K Fun Run, food, vendors, live music, kids' entertainment, and a parade. Website