Weekend Roundup: Eggs, Blooms & Big Laughs
By • April 1, 2026 0 374
As we head into Easter weekend, enjoy an egg hunt and storytime at Barnes & Noble in Georgetown, Easter brunch at The Fairmont and much more. Have a great weekend!
Barnes & Noble is Hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Storytime
Barnes & Noble is hosting an Easter event. Yelp photo.
Barnes & Noble Georgetown is hosting an Easter egg hunt all day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. until every egg hidden throughout the store is found. Every person who finds a golden egg gets a prize. At 11 a.m., Helen Zax will read “Little Bunny’s To-Do List,” and there will be candy treats for all attendees too. More information can be found here.
Celebrate Easter Brunch at The Fairmont Washington D.C.
The Fairmont Washington D.C. Easter brunch will be this weekend. Courtesy Fairmont Washington D.C.
The Colonnade at Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is hosting an Easter brunch with two seatings at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will visit children, and an electric violinist will be the musical entertainment. There will also be post-meal egg hunts at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the courtyard. More information can be found here.
Try Your Hand at Poetry with the National Museum of Women in the Arts
Learn about poetry this weekend at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Courtesy NMWA.
On Saturday at 11 a.m., Firsthand Experiences at the National Museum of Women in the Arts is inviting contemporary creators to unite with learners age 13+ for programs that mix conversation, discovery and creativity. Guests can explore the restorative powers of the art of poetry and check out the exhibition “Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection” for inspiration. More information can be found here.
Enjoy a Winemaker Dinner Series at the Waldorf Astoria
The Waldorf Wine Dinner is this Friday. Courtesy Waldorf Astoria.
Friday evening, head to the Waldorf’s private Tasting Salon, for an intimate, 20-seat dinner that unites guests around a shared table for a multi-course, chef-driven tasting menu. The dinner will be paired with library-level, limited-production wines. Each course includes an intro from the winemaker and one of the Waldorf’s sommeliers. More information can be found here.
It’s Petalpalooza Time!
Petalpalooza returns on Saturday. Courtesy National Cherry Blossom Festival.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s “Petalpalooza” is back for another year at The Yards. On Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m., the free, all ages event will feature music, art, interactive installations, roaming performers and a cashless beverage garden. The day ends with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show at 8:30 p.m. More information can be found here.
The Museum of Illusions Has a New Exhibit
Illusions in Bloom, a new cherry blossom takeover at the Museum of Illusions DC, is open now. It features immersive installations by Hiba Alyawer, a local artist, and is curated by Lina Alattar. There is floral-inspired art that is interwoven with the museum’s sensory, visual experience. More information on the exhibit can be found here.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea at The Folger
If you have family in town for Easter, consider tea at The Folger. Courtesy Folger Shakespeare Library.
Folger Shakespeare Library is hosting an afternoon tea Saturday and Sunday in the Founders’ Room. There will be an assortment of bites and sweet treats, paired with Harney & Sons tea. The menu includes bites like miniature sandwiches, pastries and baked goods. Reservations must include a minimum of two, and tables can seat up to 4 people, so more than 4 will be seated at separate, adjacent tables. More information can be found here.
Nats Opening Day Is Here
The Nats Racing Presidents are back for Opening Day. Wikipedia photo.
The Washington Nationals home opener is Friday at 1 p.m. versus the LA Dodgers. There will be red carpet intros, the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band performing “America the Beautiful” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Guests can enjoy a live band playing on the Budweiser Terrace, as well as face painters, balloon animals and caricaturists in the Family Picnic Area. The Racing Presidents will of course be coming out of winter hibernation too! More information can be found here.
Enjoy a Nina Simone Cabaret at Signature Theatre
D.C.-based actor Felicia Curry. Courtesy Signature Theatre.
Jazz great Nina Simone is honored by Felicia Curry in a cabaret that runs now through April 19. Expect to hear Simone’s original songs like “Sinnerman” and “Mississippi Goddam,” as well as her interpretations of classics like “Feeling Good” and “I Put a Spell On You.” More information can be found here.
Comedian Nate Bargatze is at Capital One Arena
Comedian Nate Bargatze stops by Capital One Arena Thursday and Friday. IMDB Photo.
Popular comedian Nate Bargatze is taking the stage at Capital One Arena for his “Big Dumb Eyes Tour.” The stand-up star has established himself the last 10 years with a clean comedy and deadpan approach to making people laugh. There are still tickets left for his shows tonight at 7 p.m. and Friday at 7 p.m. More information can be found here.
Check Out ‘Cloudfall: A Fluffy Cloud Experience’
Cloudfall is currently in D.C. through April 12.
Now through April 12 at D.C. live music venue Berhta is an immersive experience called “Cloudfall: A Fluffy Cloud Experience.” Guests will see a 15-ton iridescent orb that soars overhead, giving guests the feeling of being in a cloud. The monumental scale artwork was born at Burning Man and exhibited at the world’s premier contemporary art fair Art Basel. The exhibit is currently touring nationwide. More information can be found here.
