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Petalpalooza, the Circus, Egg Hunts, and More Things To Do in DC This Weekend With Kids
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Looking for the best things to do in DC this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
If you didn't catch the DC cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, you can still see some blooms! We know the perfect places to see the cherry blossoms, but don't miss the various cherry blossom celebrations, too. A couple of our favorites are happening this weekend: Petalpalooza and Jazz and Blossoms at Franklin Park.
Tired of cherry blossoms? Check out bluebells at Bluebells at the Bend instead! And, the Ringling Bros. Circus is still in town at Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax.
Easter egg hunts are starting this weekend, too. Try College Park's FREE egg hunt or an Underwater Egg Hunt at Reston Community Center.
Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things to Do in DC April 2025 with Kids
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April is one of the best months to be out and about in DC. Easter egg hunts, cherry blossoms, Earth Day, theater, and festivals are just some of the highlights.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival continues this month with some signature events, like the Sakura Matsuri Festival, and Petalpalooza. If your family wants to continue to celebrate nature and care for the Earth, there are plenty of opportunities, including Earth Day Fairfax at Sully Historic Site.
Also, you won't want to miss our roundups of spring festivals and Easter egg hunts!
We have so many more great events listed below for your family this April, but don't forget to check our family activity calendar every day, as we're always adding more events.
Best Spring Festivals in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia for Kids and Families
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Looking for a spring festival or spring fair in the DC area this April and May? Read on for our fun list!
Spring is officially here, and with it comes spring festivals and fairs! DC families can enjoy a variety of festivals across the area, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival's Petalpalooza and the Blossom Kite Festival. In honor of Easter in April, Butler's Orchard is hosting Bunnyland Festival. There are also book festivals, music festivals, and so much more.
Bonus: Most of the spring festivals and fairs near DC are FREE, allowing for a full day of family fun without breaking the budget.
Read on for our list of the best spring festivals and spring fairs in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more springtime fun, be sure to check out our Spring Activities Guide. And remember, we are constantly updating our events calendar with more fun things to do all over the DC area.
Top Easter Egg Hunts in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia
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It's time to dust off those baskets and get ready for some Easter egg hunts! Easter egg hunts are one of the top springtime kids' activities, and they're happening all across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Easter 2025.
From toddlers to teens, there is an Easter egg hunt that works for every kid in your family. These even include some free egg hunts!
Read on for our list of the best Easter egg hunts at DC parks, farms, churches, and more for family fun. Many of them require advance registration and are filling up fast, so book soon!
Our Easter Activities Guide and Spring Activities Guide for Families have even more fun ways to enjoy the holiday, from awesome Easter movies to easy Easter crafts.
Here's the DC Public School Calendar for 2025-2026 (Plus Other Area School Districts)
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The DC area may be in the thick of summer, but the 2025-2026 school year is coming up quickly. If you haven't already, it's time to start gathering those school supplies, buying those back-to-school clothes, and planning family vacations and school-break camp coverage.
To help you do just that, here is the DC public school calendar for 2025-2026, as well as links to other public school calendars for Maryland and Northern Virginia school districts. Bookmark it now so you can easily reference it later!
For more back-to-school help, check out our lists of great lunch boxes for kids and the best kids clothing labels and name stickers for back-to-school. And if you really want to plan ahead, check out these 100 school lunch ideas for kids.
15 Kid-Friendly Spots to See the DC Cherry Blossoms
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Springtime brings one of the most iconic symbols of the season—the blooming of the famous Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors flock to the nation's capital to take part in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a citywide celebration of the pink and white blooms. The festival includes lots of fun events like the Blossom Kite Festival and the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival takes place March 20 – April 13, 2025. Peak bloom is predicted for March 28-31, and you don't have to attend one of the festival events to enjoy the flowers.
Here are 15 great places to see the DC cherry blossoms with your family, from the famous (and busy) Tidal Basin to some lesser-known gems. Whichever spot you choose, the blooms will be breathtaking just the same.
For more ways to keep the kiddos busy all season long, check out our Spring Fun Guide for Kids and Families in Washington, DC.
Where to Find the Best Pizza in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia
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While the DC metro area is a foodie paradise, it isn't exactly known for its pizza. But whether it's Neapolitan, New York-style, wood-fired, or Detroit-style pizza your family is craving, there are some great pizza joints in the DMV. Some of them even offer pizza by the slice!
Here are 25 family-friendly restaurants and pizzerias that serve up the best pizza in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for your family's next pizza night. Several of these pizzerias have won 50 Top Artisan Pizza honors, as well as other local accolades.
Check out our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide for more great places to eat, including our list of restaurants where kids eat free.
St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2025 in DC: Parades, Women's History Month Celebrations, and More Things To Do
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Looking for the best things to do in DC this St. Patrick's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
This weekend has a little bit of everything—St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Women's History Month events, Nowruz festivals, and more.
Ireland at the Wharf Festival is on Saturday, with Irish dancing, bagpiping, and viewings of the Six National Rugby Championship. In the mood for a parade? Check out the St. Patrick's Day parade in Gaithersburg.
There are some festive events at libraries as well, like Family Day at the Library of Congress for Women's History Month and Ramadan Stories at Herndon Fortnightly Library.
And if you missed the Harlem Globetrotters in DC and Virginia last weekend, you can catch them on Sunday in Baltimore!
