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Celebrate spring at McLean Community Center's Spring Fest. Photo courtesy of the community center
Celebrate spring at McLean Community Center's Spring Fest. Photo courtesy of the community center
3/27/24 - By Jennifer Swope

DC is hopping for Easter weekend 2024! There are, of course, tons of Easter events, but also several events for those who want to enjoy spring.

Kids of all ages can join in one of several Easter egg hunts held around the area, or they can hop on over to meet the Easter Bunny. Two of the most popular cherry blossom events are also this weekend—the Blossom Kite Festival and Sakura Taiko Fest, both at the Washington Monument.

Two local theater productions end their runs this weekend—Junie B. Jones, The Musical at Adventure Theatre and Inside Out and Backwards at Imagination Stage.

Whether you celebrate Easter or just enjoying spring, we hope this Easter weekend 2024 is full of all things sunny.

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Spring Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John

Bethesda, MD - Fridays - Sundays, March 29 - April 28, 2024
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Spring Eye Spy Trains at Wheaton

Wheaton, MD - Fridays - Sundays, March 29 - April 28, 2024
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Junie B. Jones, The Musical

Glen Echo, MD - Friday & Saturday, March 29 & 30, 2024
It's Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot has changed: Junie’s friend Lucille does not want to be her best pal anymore, and Junie makes friends with Herb, the new kid. Junie's teacher also thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring a lovable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones, The Musical captures audience members’ hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. READ MORE

Bunny BonanZOO

Baltimore, MA - Friday - Sunday, March 29-31, 2024
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Dinos Alive: Immersive Experience

Washington, DC - Friday - Tuesday, March 29 - April 2, 2024
Dinos Alive is an immersive exhibition featuring over 80 life-sized animated dinosaurs. The experience offers a peek at the world as it was millions of years ago. Guests explore the dense jungles of the Jurassic era and see the dinos in their natural habitat with the help of the latest VR technology and a fully decorated venue. READ MORE

Blossom Kite Festival

Washington, DC - Saturday, March 30, 2024
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Sakura Taiko Fest

Washington, DC - Saturday, March 30, 2024
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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

RESCHEDULED Bloomaroo at The Wharf

Washington, DC - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Bloomaroo has been rescheduled to March 30, 2024 due to inclement weather. Celebrate springtime and the cherry blossoms at the Wharf with a day of cherry blossom-themed art, live music, and family-friendly fun. There's also a beer garden, s'mores for purchase, and a fireworks finale. READ MORE

Spring Arts and Crafts and Egg Hunt at Anacostia Community Museum

Washington, DC - Saturday, March 30, 2024
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Easter at the Perch

McLean, VA - Saturday, March 30, 2024
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Easter Bunny at Mosaic

Fairfax, VA - Saturday, March 30, 2024
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McLean Community Center Spring Fest

McLean, VA - Saturday, March 30, 2024
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Families are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with arts and crafts, music, entertainment, and a parent-child egg hunt. Families can also take a picture with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Bunny at The Capital Wheel

National Harbor, MD - Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
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Inside Out and Backwards at Imagination Stage

Bethesda, MD - Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
It’s bedtime, and two children use their imaginations to turn their room inside out, into a wonderland of mess! While playing dress-up, a glove becomes a dancing fish, a shirt becomes a fantastical creature, and a sock dance rocks the closet.  READ MORE

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Easter Monday at the National Zoo

Washington, DC - Monday, April 1, 2024
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