National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 28 - April 12, 2009. See the blossoming of thousands of cherry trees on the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. The capital welcomes spring with this annual tradition begun by the gift of 600 trees to the United States from Japan in 1912. Don't miss the parade, kite festival, concerts, fireworks and cultural events.
Lincoln Bicentennial
through April. Washington, DC will host a citywide four-month celebration marking Lincoln’s 200th Birthday with more than 80 exhibitions, performances, lectures, and guided tours honoring Abraham Lincoln.
Sugarloaf Craft Festival
April 3-5, 2009. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD. Enjoy a wide selection of contemporary crafts and fine art at this popular festival.
Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
April 4, 2009, 10 a.m. See wonderful entertainment for the whole family including decorated floats, gigantic colorful helium balloons, marching bands, clowns, horses, antique cars, military and celebrity performances, and more.
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
April 4, 2009, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The huge Japanese street party includes live entertainment, food, arts, games and a Ginza Marketplace.
Great Rum Punch Challenge at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
April 4, 2009, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Enjoy six different rum punch creations from local distilleries, restaurants and caterers and vote for your favorite. Tickets are $50 per person (includes admission - food and drink all evening) or $100 (includes admission and patron bag). Reservations are required.
Easter in Washington, DC
April 12, 2009. See a guide to celebrating the holiday in the nation’s capital including the schedules and suggested venues for Easter brunch, Easter egg hunts, religious services and other special events.
Marian Anderson Tribute Concert at the Lincoln Memorial
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. The special concert will honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and Anderson, with performances by opera singer Denyce Graves, the Washington National Opera, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and the Chicago Children’s Choir.
Thomas Jefferson Birthday
April 13, 2009, 11 a.m. Visit the Jefferson Memorial and attend the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 266th birthday of our third president. The event will feature a military color guard, patriotic wreath tributes and the sounding of "Taps".
White House Easter Egg Roll
April 13, 2009, 8:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. Bring the kids to hunt for Easter Eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny on the White House lawn. See also Easter Egg Hunts in Maryland and Virginia.
African American Family Celebration at the National Zoo
April 13, 2009, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At this year's multicultural tradition, the Zoo will offer an Easter egg roll/hunt, crafts, live entertainment, a food bazaar, and more family-friendly fun. Talk with Smithsonian scientists, who will share their work with such African animals as the kori bustard, cheetah, gorilla, and gaboon viper.
Nationals Opening Day
April 13, 2009. The Nationals open the season playing against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park.
Emancipation Day
April 16, 2009. Commemorate the day when Lincoln granted about 3,100 enslaved people living in Washington, DC their freedom. The day will include concerts, speeches and other events.
Filmfest DC
April 16-26, 2009. See a wide range of extraordinary new films from around the world at a variety of Washington, DC locations.
Bethesda Literary Festival
April 17-19, 2009. Dozens of authors and writers conduct readings, talks and other activities at galleries, bookstores and other sites in downtown Bethesda.
Big Band Jam!
April 17-29, 2009. The Blues Alley Society sponsors a 12-day jazz festival with performances and workshops at a variety of venues in Washington, DC. DC area High School and University jazz ensembles perform live on the National Mall at the Sylvan Theater, near the Washington Monument.
White House Spring Garden Tours
April 18-19, 2009. Visit the White House grounds and explore the beautiful gardens. Tickets are required.
Virginia Historic Garden Week
April 18-25, 2009. A garden-lovers paradise! This annual event features tours of the gardens at Virginia’s most prestigious private homes and public attractions. See lush gardens, stunning architecture, and historic furnishings.
DC Design House Tours
April 18-May 10, 2009. Washington, DC's premiere residential design showcase features a home renovated by the region's top interior designers.
Earth Day
Throughout the month of April, celebrate Earth Day with special activities that make caring for the planet fun for all ages. Find activities in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Smithsonian Craft Show
April 23-26, 2009. This is your chance to buy unique crafts from the most prestigious exhibition of contemporary American arts in the nation.
MS Walk - National MS Society, National Capital Chapter
April 25-26, 2009. This walk, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton, is a fun, family oriented event, taking place in six different neighborhoods in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. You can participate in Washington, DC, Manassas, Reston, Potomac, Oxon Hill, or Bowie. Learn about more upcoming charity walks in the Washington, DC area.
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