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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Book Festivals, Cherry Blossoms, Carnival March 30-31, 2019

Marvel Universe Live! Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment
Marvel Universe Live! Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment
3/27/19 - By Christine Mooney

DC families bid March a fond farewell this last weekend of the month with a nice variety of springtime activities. Families can take in a show, go for a cherry blossom bike ride, and enjoy Japanese culture.

Older kids can head to the NoVA Book Festival this weekend, and for high school girls looking ahead to prom, the annual Prom Dress Giveaway on our weekend list is worth checking out (don't forget: pre-registration for this event is a must). 

Need more ideas? Head over to our events calendar. In the meantime, keep reading below for our top picks for this final March weekend.

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Marvel Universe Live!

Families can watch as super heroes come to life. READ MORE

Dulles Town Center Carnival

Carnival fun for the whole family. READ MORE

National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony launches the National Cherry Blossom Festival with peformances from artists with ties to both Japan and the United States. READ MORE

Alice in Wonderland

Families can join Alice on her adventure in Wonderland. READ MORE

Artechouse: In Peak Bloom

View cherry blossoms in digital form. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Photo courtesy of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

Saturday, March 30

NoVa Teen Book Festival

A free event celebrating young adult books. READ MORE

Blossom Kite Festival

This long-standing DC tradition, part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, invites people of all ages to fly kites among the cherry blossom trees on the grounds of the Washington Monument.  READ MORE

Bowie Baysox Family FunFest

The Annual Bowie Baysox Family Funfest includes free rides, carnival-style games, face painting, live music, interactive events, and much more. READ MORE

Prom Dress Giveaway

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts its annual prom dress giveaway open to Prince George's County students. READ MORE
Sakura Taiko Takeover. Photo courtesy of National Cherry Blossom Festival
Sakura Taiko Takeover. Photo courtesy of National Cherry Blossom Festival

Sunday, March 31

Sakura Taiko Fest

At this cherry blossom celebration, Japanese taiko groups share their passion for music, culture, and community. From traditional favorites to modern Japanese-African fusion, the groups showcase different drumming styles celebrating Japanese culture. READ MORE

WondeRoom Create Date

Children and grown-ups work together during hands-on activities that challenge and inspire creativity. Each week focuses on a different theme that assists parents and children to collaboratively engage in problem-solving adventures. READ MORE

Tunes 4 Tots

A musical concept class for little ones. READ MORE

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