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Peppa Pig makes an appearance at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Photo courtesy of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
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3/26/23 - By Jennifer Swope

Easter, cherry blossoms, Earth Day, and more mean there's lots of fun things to do in DC with kids this April!

The National Cherry Blossom Festival continues this month with street festivals and parades. Check out the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, the Sakura Matsuri Festival, Petalpalooza, and Oxon Park Pinknic & Kite Fly for lots of spring fun. Teach your kids to enjoy and care for the beauty of nature at events around the area, including an Earth Day Volunteer Event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, an Earth Day celebration at the Smithsonian Gardens, or Earth Day at Sully Historic Site in Virginia.

Scroll down for a list of over 20 other great things to do in DC with kids in April 2023, as well as our roundups of area Easter egg hunts and activities, spring festivals, and more.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Get crafty while learning about conservation at RiverRun Fun. Photo courtesy of the Kennedy Center
Get crafty while learning about conservation at RiverRun Fun. Photo courtesy of the Kennedy Center

Best Things to Do in DC in April with Kids

Cirque FLIP Fabrique: Muse

Fairfax, VA - Saturday, April 1, 2023
In this high-energy, circus-style production, the seven acrobats of FLIP Fabrique don high heels, then football shoulder pads to playfully tackle the complicated questions of gender archetypes. Set to an original score by beatmaker Millimetric and featuring live onstage vocals by singer Flavia Nascimento, this performance combines breathtaking artistry and athleticism.  READ MORE

Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story

Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 2023
This is the story of Belinda, a young girl who loves to tell stories using everyday objects and recreates the tale of Cinderella. Brought to life through Spanish, English, and puppetry, Belinda confronts her stepmother and stepsisters as she embraces her love of poetry and stands up for herself. READ MORE

NSO Family Concert: This Is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration

Washington, DC - Sunday, April 2, 2023
A little girl finds a rope under a tree in South Carolina one summer. Little does she know this rope will become a part of her family's history. This is the story of one family's journey during the Great Migration. READ MORE

River Island | Isla de Ríos

Washington, DC - Daily, April 4-16, 2023
Free
Inspired by the culture of the Taínos, the indigenous inhabitants of Puerto Rico, author and illustrator Edwin Fontánez created River Island, an immersive play space for children. The space features books, videos, and activities about nature and the environment. READ MORE

RiverRun Fun

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 8 and Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16, 2023
Free
As part of the Kennedy Center's RiverRun Festival, families are invited to play in the River Island/Isla de Riós room, learn about conservation from the Potomac Riverkeeper Network, and watch artists paint outdoors. READ MORE

Once Upon a Moon

Washington, DC - Wednesday - Friday, April 12-14, 2023
Celebrate the spirit of the Apollo landing in this exciting, interactive show for the theater's youngest audiences. Performers and puppets spin new and old stories about the moon’s magic, create a “living exhibit” of its phases, and introduce the amazing science that brought humans to its surface.  READ MORE

The Dr. Seuss Experience

Mclean, VA - Thursdays - Sundays, April 13 - June 30, 2023
Wander through towering clover, swing from trees, and meet characters in this immersive journey into the wondrous world of Dr. Seuss. Visitors will delight in this interactive experience with opportunities to explore their favorite stories, such as The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who!, Oh, The Places You'll Go!, and more.  READ MORE

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 15, 2023
Free
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is back this year. Enjoy a display of large colorful balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers parading down Constitution Avenue. READ MORE

SOAR Together @ Air and Space Family Day: All About Rockets

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 15, 2023
Free
How do rockets work? What are they used for? Why are they designed the way they are? Get the answers to all of these questions and explore the important role they play in spaceflight and exploration.  READ MORE

Savor Bowie Spring Fest 2023

Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16, 2023
Free
The Savor Bowie Spring Fest is a free food, wine, and music festival, featuring complimentary wine tastings from local wineries for adults, local vendors and artisans, and lots of different music and entertainment for all ages. READ MORE

Day of Play at RFK

Washington, DC - Monday, April 17, 2023
Free
This free, field-based event gathers adults and kids in DC for a day of fun, family-friendly competition featuring music, food trucks, and activities for all ages. READ MORE

Disney’s Aladdin at the National Theatre

Washington, DC - Tuesdays - Sundays, April 19-30, 2023
Enjoy the timeless tale of Aladdin in this new production coming to the National Theatre. Take in the beauty, comedy, and magic as one lamp and three wishes make possibilities infinite. READ MORE

Jack and the Beanstalk

Glen Echo, MD - Thursdays - Sundays, April 20 - May 21, 2023
See the classic tale of a lazy boy whose life changes because of some magic beans at The Puppet Co. Playhouse. READ MORE

Honor Earth: A Celebration of Earth Day

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Free
Celebrate Earth Day at the Anacostia Community Museum. It's also the inaugural weekend of the FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand, the only direct-to-consumer farm stand of its kind East of the River in Ward 8. READ MORE

Earth Day Volunteer Event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Free
Show your love of Earth Day by volunteering in park beautification projects at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Activities include invasive plant removal, litter collection, flower-bed weeding, trail maintenance, and more. Some activities involve working in shallow ponds. READ MORE

The Ice Cream Truck is Broken! & Other Emotional Arias

Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, April 22 & 23, 2023
Through opera, one of the world's most dramatic genres, audience members explore their strongest emotions. Hosted by Mo Willems and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor Renée Fleming, this family-friendly performance features famous arias, with Mo-ified lyrics, performed by Washington National Opera Cafritz Young Artists. READ MORE

Windmill Theatre Company of Australia: Hiccup

Mclean, VA - Sunday, April 23, 2023
The Alden Family Series has musical, comedy, dance, film, and children's shows for theatergoers of all ages. The April 2023 show is Hiccup. READ MORE

Each Kindness

Washington, DC - Friday & Saturday, April 28 & 29, 2023
Maya just wants to be friends with Chloe, but Chloe rejects her every time and Maya stops going to school. Everything changes when Chloe's teacher explains that small acts of kindness can change the world. Chloe realizes she's missed the opportunity to be friends with Maya and that a little kindness could have made a big difference. READ MORE

Flip the Script

Arlington, VA - Fridays - Sundays, April 28 - May 7, 2023
Flip the Script is a student-devised program focused on the rich history of Arlington’s Green Valley community. Students learn from community members and local historians, weaving the narratives into a unique performance experience. READ MORE

Baseball Family Festival

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 29, 2023
Free
Celebrate the start of the 2023 baseball season with the National Postal Museum’s family festival highlighting the exhibit Baseball: America’s Home Run. The event offers fun for all ages with activity stations, crafts, music, baseball bingo, “Play Ball” (plastic bats and balls), stamp puzzles, sewing fun, make a baseball stamp, tattoos, trivia, a book corner, and more. Visitors may also walk through the “Baseball: America’s Home Run” exhibition to see artifacts from baseball’s greatest legends. READ MORE

ALX Dog Walk

Alexandria, VA - Saturday, April 29, 2023
The second annual ALX Dog Walk celebrates furry friends with a two-mile walk along the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria. There will be goodie bags, t-shirts, and treats for all dogs and a post-walk awards party with prizes for categories like Twinsie, Funniest Personality, Best Groomed, Fluffiest Tail, Biggest Ears, and Coolest Costume. READ MORE

Festival of Colors - HOLI DC

Centreville, VA - Sunday, April 30, 2023
Celebrate the festival of Holi at Bull Run Park with music, dance performances, international cuisine, shopping, kids' activities, and more. Color will be available to throw on everyone. READ MORE

Candytopia

Tysons Corner, VA - Wednesdays - Mondays through May 31, 2023 (plus Tuesdays, April 4 & 18)
Delight in an an interactive, delicious experience where candy becomes art and there's a sugary treat for all the senses. Guests walk through a candy wonderland and immerse themselves in different candy-themed environments. They also enjoy packaged candy samples. READ MORE
Catch the cherry blossoms while you still can! Photo courtesy of Andrew Turner, Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic
Catch the cherry blossoms while you still can! Photo courtesy of Andrew Turner, Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic

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32 Easter Egg Hunts Near Washington, DC for Kids and Teens in 2023

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Places featured in this article:

George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Discovery Theater – Ripley Center
Constitution Avenue Parade Route
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts