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Learn about Cherokee culture and history at the Cherokee Days Festival. Photo courtesy of the event Cherokee Days courtesy of the Smithsonian Museum
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3/29/23 - By Jennifer Swope

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.

April arrives this weekend, and spring is in full swing. Cherry blossom activities continue with festivals at the Library of Congress, the National Museum of Asian Art, National Harbor, the Wharf, and several more. If you're near the National Mall, don't miss the Cherokee Days Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian. It runs all weekend.

If your family needs a break from cherry blossoms, the Kennedy Center is hosting two productions this weekend—Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story and This is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration.

Don’t miss our lists of 32 local Easter Egg Hunts, places to meet the Easter Bunny, and 36 spring festivals and fairs, as well as our DC Summer Camp Guide. Plus, bookmark our DC Family Event Calendar for more things to do every day.

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Top Things to Do in DC this Weekend with Kids

Cirque FLIP Fabrique: Muse

Fairfax, VA - Friday & Saturday, March 31 & April 1
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

Cherokee Days Festival

Washington, DC - Friday - Sunday, March 31 - April 2
Free
Learn about the culture and history of the Cherokee people through storytelling, traditional flute music, weaponry, woodcarving, beadwork, traditional games, basket weaving, pottery demonstrations, and music and dance performances.  READ MORE

Fitting In

Tysons, VA - Friday - Sunday, March 31 - April 2
Free
Fitting In is a show about seeing new ways to belong. There is absolutely, positively nothing worse—nothing more impossible and difficult—than putting things in their proper place. At least, that is what the three siblings  in this show believe. Faced with the task of sorting and organizing “the Attic,” it quickly becomes clear that where everything belongs is not simply a matter of where it might fit, what a thing does, or even what color it is, but is instead a question of what a thing could be. READ MORE

Bloomaroo

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 1
Free
Celebrate springtime and the cherry blossoms at the Wharf with a day of cherry blossom-themed art, live music, and family-friendly fun. There will also be a beer garden, s'mores for purchase, and a fireworks finale. READ MORE

Japanese Culture Day

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 1
Free
Families can learn about Japanese culture through reading, writing, and craft-making with Japanese cultural and linguistic professionals. Activities include a demonstration of the Japanese harp, calligraphy, tiara-making with the cherry blossom princesses, Japanese storytelling, origami, and more. READ MORE

NoMa in Bloom Festival Day

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 1
Free
In collaboration with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the NoMa neighborhood hosts a day of kite flying and kite making, local DJs, face painting, and food trucks. Chalk Riot is creating a unique blossom-themed chalk mural, and Neighbors DC is curating a pop-up market comprised of local artisans. READ MORE

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art Cherry Blossom Festival

Washington, DC - Saturday, April 1
Free
Celebrate spring with free attractions for all ages, including performances, curator tours, hands-on activities, a kimono pop-up, and more. READ MORE

All Aboard! Family Activity Day at the National Capital Trolley Museum

Colesville, MD - Saturday, April 1
On the first Saturday of each month, the National Capital Trolley Museum hosts a family day, exploring different topics of transit history and engineering. The day includes a street-car ride and a family-friendly activity. READ MORE

Families Unplugged: Eric Carle Animals

Alexandria, VA - Saturday, April 1
Bring the family but leave the phone behind for this unplugged event and create a fun animal craft project in the style of Eric Carle. READ MORE

Into the Woods at Frying Pan Farm Park

Herndon, VA - Saturday, April 1
Free
Enjoy a walk on the nature trail at Frying Pan Farm Park. Visit stations throughout the trail to build a fairy house, discuss woodland creatures, and search for critters in the soil and water. READ MORE

Blossom Fest

Springfield, VA - Saturday, April 1
Free
Join Springfield Town Center for its inaugural Blossom Fest in the parking lot outside the main entrance near Yard House and Maggiano’s. Stroll through dozens of fun exhibitors while enjoying various spring activities, including a Build-Your-Own-Blossom with LEGO Discovery Center, live music, entertainment, and kids' activities. READ MORE

Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story

Washington, DC - Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2
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

Art Blooms at Mosaic

Fairfax, VA - Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2
Free
Mosaic welcomes spring with a weekend of fun activities for the whole family, including a kids' game corner, cherry blossom arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, a Glamour Tent with face painting and hair braiding by Vienna Singing Princesses, live music, local vendors, and beer and wine gardens. READ MORE

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

Washington, DC - Sunday, April 2
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

Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly

Washington, DC - Sunday, April 2
Free
Fly kites and enjoy live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, food, and more at Oxon Run Park as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. READ MORE

Sakura Sunday Festival

National Harbor, MD - Sunday, April 2
Free
Sakura Sunday features a wide array of free cultural activities including Japanese-inspired art, music and dance, culinary delights, and more. READ MORE

Pedal With Petals

Tysons, VA - Sunday, April 2
Free
Take a family bike ride starting at Tysons Corner Center Plaza, then enjoy family activities including bike decorating, a DJ, free snacks and bike repairs, and more. READ MORE

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