Weekend Roundup, March 30 – April 2

March 30, 2023

As March is “going out like a lamb,” the busy spring season has officially begun. So much to do this weekend, including seeing “The Jungle” at Woolly Mammoth, checking out […]

Cherry Blossom Sightseeing Cruises Aboard the Potomac Water Taxi

March 10, 2022

See the most iconic time of year on the Potomac with up-close views of the Cherry Blossoms from the Potomac Water Taxi. Our newest water taxi service offers routes connecting […]

Cherry Blossom Festival to Go Live and In-Person in 2022 (photos)

November 10, 2021

After a two-year pause, the National Cherry Blossom Festival announced plans to return to “live and in-person” events in 2022.” The announcement by Cherry Festival President Diana Mayhew became official […]

D.C. Petal Procession Features Cherry Blossom-Themed Cars (photos)

April 12, 2021

On April 10, a mini parade of painted vehicles passed in front of the National Archives building on its way to visit all eight wards of Washington, D.C.

Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Celebrating Cherry Blossoms with the Smithsonian American Art Museum

February 26, 2021

Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Celebrating Cherry Blossoms Saturday, March 27, 10–10:45 a.m. ET Celebrate the arrival of spring and the beloved cherry blossoms with a festive virtual family […]

Virtual Cherry Blossom Celebration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum


Virtual Cherry Blossom Celebration Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. ET Celebrate the start of spring and the National Cherry Blossom Festival with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Join us for […]

D.C. Hunkers Down During Cherry Blossom Season (photos)

March 23, 2020

There was a brief window for a few days early on as the flowers approached peak bloom when it was possible to capture the scene.