Bloom, baby bloom! It's BACK: The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved annual tradition in the Capital Region to commemorate the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo to the United States in 1912. However, the festival's fun has expanded beyond the National Mall to be celebrated throughout the DC metropolitan region, including Fairfax County, Virginia. Each year, locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy a wide range of activities, including cultural performances, food vendors, educational programming, and stunning blossom displays.
Here's how to experience the beauty of the blooms in all their glory right here in Fairfax County.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration at the Lab
Various dates through April 13, 2025
Join the Children’s Science Center Lab to explore the chemistry behind the petals and witness how capillary action can help flowers become acid-base indicators. Other activities include creating flower origami and learning the science and history of cherry blossoms while embarking on a scavenger hunt throughout the entire Lab.
Blossom Bash
March 30, 2025
Watch Tysons Corner Center's Plaza transform into a pink masterpiece. With support from ArtsFairfax and 20 talented local artists, the plaza will come alive with stunning Cherry Blossom chalk art in honor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Visitors can also enjoy exciting giveaways, exclusive promotions, delicious treats from Tysons' best restaurants, live music, face painting, and so much more!
Art Blooms at Mosaic
April 5 - 6, 2025
Photo credit @mosaicdistrict
Welcome spring with a weekend of fun-filled family activities! In partnership with URBNmarket and FRESHFARM, the Art Blooms festival at Mosaic District hosts over 90+ handmade and vintage vendors, special performances, selfie stations, and more. The event is free to attend, and a complimentary shuttle service is available from the Dunn Loring Metro Station.
Hot Tip: If you love supporting small businesses and shopping with local vendors, be sure to visit Mosaic District every Sunday from 10am - 2pm all year- round for the FRESHFARM Farmers Market.
Spring Garden Market at Historic River Farm
April 11-12, 2025
Spring has sprung, and the Spring Garden Market at Historic River Farm is in full bloom! With row after row of colorful flowers, fragrant herbs, and freshly-picked produce, this market is a gardener's paradise. From dainty daffodils to veggie seedlings, there's something for everyone's green thumb. Plus, you'll find garden-themed art, books, tools, and accessories. So put on your sun hat, grab a basket, and head on down to the Spring Garden Market for a day of fun in the sun! Who knows, you might just leave with a new addition to your garden.
Art Walk April: Celebrating Cherry Blossom Season
April 13, 2025
Workhouse Arts Center is adding some spring to its step with its Second Saturday Art Walk on April 13 to celebrate the Cherry Blossom season and the Japanese culture. Enjoy an origami demonstration, Japanese tea tasting, caricature drawings, and an inspiring art walk through exhibitions and artist studios across the campus. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Cherry Blossoms through art and take-home crafts!
If you're looking for more National Cherry Blossom Festival events in and around Fairfax County, be sure to check out our official guide, which has more events in the region. Happy petal peeping!
