National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 27 - April 11, 2010. 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.
Easter in Washington, DC
April 4, 2010. 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.
White House Easter Egg Roll
April 5, 2010, 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 5, 2010, 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.
Sugarloaf Craft Festival
April 9-11, 2010. 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 10, 2010, 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 10, 2010, 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
2010 Date to be Announced, 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.
Thomas Jefferson Birthday
April 13, 2010, 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".
Nationals Opening Day
2010 Date to be Announced. The Nationals open the season playing against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park.
Emancipation Day
2010 Date to be Announced. 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
2010 Date to be Announced. See a wide range of extraordinary new films from around the world at a variety of Washington, DC locations.
Bethesda Literary Festival
2010 Date to be Announced. Dozens of authors and writers conduct readings, talks and other activities at galleries, bookstores and other sites in downtown Bethesda.
Big Band Jam!
2010 Date to be Announced. 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
2010 Date to be Announced. Visit the White House grounds and explore the beautiful gardens. Tickets are required.
Virginia Historic Garden Week
April 17-25, 2010. 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
2010 Date to be Announced. 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 21-25, 2010. 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
2010 Dates to be Announced. 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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