Spring is the prime season of the year to visit Washington, DC. Dozens of events are held this time of year throughout the city, including cultural events, spring garden tours, wine festivals, parades and more. Don't miss these top spring events in Washington, DC! (In Chronological Order)
Washington, DC showcases its thousands of blossoming cherry trees with its annual two-week, city-wide event featuring more than 200 international cultural performances and over 90 other special events. Among the most popular events are the Smithsonian Kite Festival, the National Cherry Blossom Parade and the Japanese Street Festival. (March - April)
The annual family event invites kids of all ages to hunt for and race Easter Eggs on the White House Lawn while enjoying a morning of storytelling and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Free tickets are required. (Easter Monday)
The annual multicultural tradition at Washington's Zoo includes an Easter egg roll/hunt, crafts, live entertainment, a food bazaar, and plenty of family-friendly fun. (Easter Monday)
Washington, DC will hold one of the largest Earth Day gatherings in U.S. history – a major day-long event on the National Mall to rally support for national action on global warming. The event, sponsored by Earth Day Network, will feature elected officials and candidates, community speakers, celebrities and major musical acts as well as educational displays and voter registration. (April)
White House Garden Tours have been a tradition since 1972 when Pat Nixon first opened the White House gardens to the public. Visitors are invited to view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden and South Lawn of the White House while military bands perform from a White House balcony. Free tickets are required. (April)
Washington Cathedral's annual outdoor festival for garden enthusiasts and families features annuals, perennials, landscape exhibits, Olmsted Woods and Garden Tours, and children's activities such as a rock wall, moon bounce, mini-Ferris wheel and a century-old restored carousel. (May)
Celebrate the history of wine in Virginia with special evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington”, and live music on the east lawn of George Washington's Mount Vernon home overlooking the scenic Potomac River. (May)
Washington, DC's embassies open their doors to the public during a two week event called Passport DC, a new annual celebration of international culture presented by Cultural Tourism DC. Passport DC will showcase Washington DC’s embassies and cultural organizations with a wide range of performances, talks, and exhibits. (May)
The Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season and the Washington, DC region celebrates with wreath laying ceremonies, the National Memorial Day Parade, a special concert on the U. S. Capitol grounds, the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally and more. (May)
The event is one of the largest and longest-running wine festivals on the East Coast featuring tastings by more than 50 wineries including over 250 award-winning Virginia wines, educational seminars on food pairing, fine art exhibits, children’s activities, food and live entertainment.(June)
