Where To Find Cherry Blossom-Themed Activities, Foods In Tysons

TYSONS, VA — A sure sign that spring is the horizon in the DMV are the cherry blossoms blooming around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. and the thousands of tourists who come to see them.

This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival, which will run from March 20 through April 14 and feature dozens of events around the city.

According to the National Park Service, the peak bloom date is when 70 percent of the cherry blossoms are open. While peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions, the most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April.

Related: DC Cherry Blossoms To Hit Peak Bloom On These Dates

Here are some ways to get into the cherry blossom spirit in Tysons.

WREN at The Watermark Hotel in Tysons is celebrating cherry blossom season with an exclusive Highball Cart Experience and a specially curated menu by Executive Chef Yo Matsuzaki, which will be available from March 17 – April 6. The Watermark Hotel is located at 1825 Capital One Drive in Tysons.

Inspired by Japan’s Sakura tradition, the limited-time menu features artfully crafted dishes and cocktails, including:

• Futomaki – A traditional Japanese sushi roll with unagi, tamago, and sakura denbu
• Sakura Milk Pudding – A delicate cherry blossom-infused dessert
• Yoshino Cocktail – A floral, gin-based cocktail honoring the historic Yoshino cherry trees

Available only on March 25-26 and April 1-2, the Highball Cart Experience offers classic Japanese whisky highballs and cherry blossom-themed cocktails.

Blossom Bash, March 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

• “Retailers and restaurants will showcase cherry blossom-inspired merchandise and food offerings, with samples available for visitors. Local artists will create live cherry blossom-themed chalk art, including a contest for participants, along with art exhibits on display.
• “In addition, the Virginia LOVE letters sign provides a perfect photo opportunity and decorations as part of the City in Bloom initiative; the main entrance will bloom with decorations for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Families can enjoy kid-friendly activities such as face painting, glitter tattoos, and enjoy live music. For more information, visit https://www.tysonscornercenter.com.”

“Center In Bloom” Retailer and Restaurant Activations, March 20-April 13, at Tysons Corner Center

• “Tysons Corner Center will showcase a selection of retailers and restaurants offering exclusive Cherry Blossom-themed experiences. Promotions may include themed merchandise, special discounts, curated food & beverage menu items, and more. Participating locations will feature official Blossoms at their storefronts, directing visitors to a dedicated landing page with details on their exclusive offerings. Visit https://www.tysonscornercenter.com/CenterInBloom.”