Cherry Blossom Festival, Thai Street Food Fest Highlight DC, NoVA Weekend Events

VIRGINIA — Spring has officially started, bringing more people outdoors for events this weekend.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival has begun, marking the start of one of D.C.'s busiest visitor seasons. Although peak bloom isn't expected until later in March, there are events to enjoy this weekend like the Opening Ceremony and Blossom Tea Party in D.C. and Pink in the Pool in Arlington. The Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Stage opens on Saturday, and performances are held at select times.

There are various Women's History Month events like Women's Maker Fair in Arlington, The Women's Storytelling Festival in Fairfax and Alexandria Women's History Walk and The Women of Lee-Fendall in Alexandria.

Other notable events this weekend at the Spring Capital Art and Craft Festival in Chantilly, Cirque de Paris in Woodbridge, Taste of Africa in D.C. and NVA Thai Street Food & Cultural Festival in Manassas.

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Below is a full roundup of local events from Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 23.

Friday, March 21

• National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC (through April 13)
• Blossom Tea Party, Washington, DC
• Spring Capital Art and Craft Festival, Chantilly (through March 23)
• Spring Afternoon Tea, Mount Vernon
• Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment, Mount Vernon
• Davis Mansion Reopens for Tours, Leesburg
• 36th Annual Evening Of Comedy, Vienna (through March 22)
• Leprechaun Leap Scavenger Hunt on Caroline Street, Fredericksburg (through March 22)
• Fairy Folk Trail, Ashburn (through March 28)
• Cirque de Paris, Woodbridge (through March 30)
• Woodlawn Needlework Show, Woodlawn (through March 31)
• Cherry Blossom Pop-Up, Reston (through April 15)
• Easter Bunny Photos at Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax (through April 19)
• Easter Bunny at Tysons Corner Center, Tysons (through April 19)
• LEGO F1-themed ‘Build the Thrill Event,’ Springfield (through April 27)
• ARTECHOUSE Blooming Wonders: A Best of Spring Exhibition, Washington, DC (through April)

Saturday, March 22

• National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony, Washington, DC
• Pink in the Pool, Arlington
• SAAM Cherry Blossom Celebration, Washington, DC
• NVA Thai Street Food & Cultural Festival, Manassas
• Taste of Africa at GWU, Washington, DC
• Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, Tysons
• Cherry Blossom Festival at Children's Center Science Lab, Fairfax (through April 13)
• Cherry Blossom Monuments Sightseeing Cruise, Alexandria (through April 13)
• Prince William/Manassas History Symposium, Manassas
• Barks, Brews, & BBQ, Tysons
• Workhouse Ball: An Art Fundraiser Gala, Lorton
• Rummage Sale, Fairfax
• Alexandria Women's History Walk, Alexandria
• Georgetown Spring Art Walk, Washington, DC
• Women's Maker Fair, Arlington
• Nowruz Spring Bazaar, Fairfax
• The Women's Storytelling Festival, Fairfax
• Cherry Blossom Festival Kick-Off 2025 at Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville
• Boxers & Briefs 5k, Ashburn
• Cherry Blossom Dance Showcase, Reston
• The Women of Lee-Fendall, Alexandria

Sunday, March 23

• The Yokocho at Anthem Row, Washington, DC
• Cherry Blossom Daruma at Anthem Row, Washington, DC
• Petting Zoo, Tysons
• Muze Mrkt, Washington, DC