36 Spring Festivals and Fairs Near DC for Families

Celebrate cherry blossom season at Petalpalooza. Photo courtesy of nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
Celebrate cherry blossom season at Petalpalooza. Photo courtesy of nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
3/24/23 - By Jennifer Swope

Spring is officially here, and with it comes spring festivals! There are so many fun spring festivals near DC for families, from the heart of the nation's capital to the Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs. Several of these spring fairs and festivals, including the Blossom Kite Festival and the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival, are part of the famous National Cherry Blossom Festival. And, most of the spring festivals and fairs near DC are FREE, allowing for a full day of family fun without breaking the budget.

Here are our picks for 30 fun spring festivals and spring fairs for DC families. For more springtime activities, be sure to check out our Spring Fun Guide for Kids and Families in Washington, DC. And remember, we are constantly updating our events calendar with more fun things to do all over the DC area!

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