Washington DC - March 25, 2026

⚾ Your Spring Lineup in DC

Fresh events, spring experiences and a lush garden escape await...

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Spring Festivals & Events
in Washington, DC

DC’s spring calendar is packed with reasons to visit – save the dates for DC's iconic celebrations, live performances and standout events:

National Cherry Blossom Festival (Through April 12)
Filmfest DC (April 16-26)
Passport DC (May 1-31)
The Great Gatsby (May 12-24)
Smithsonian Castle Reopening (May 22 – Sept. 7)
Project GLOW (May 30-31)

Plan Your Visit

Crowds of fans entering Nationals Park through the center field gate on a sunny day, with stadium signage and Washington Nationals branding overhead.

Things To Do This
April in DC

From cherry blossoms to baseball, experience a mix of markets, museums and springtime offerings.

Discover More

Lush indoor garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden featuring a narrow tiled water feature, vibrant plants in blue pots and visitors walking along the path.

Explore the U.S. Botanic Garden

Discover vibrant blooms and tropical plants at the U.S. Botanic Garden, a free oasis in the heart of the city.

Step Inside

Tee Up in DC

With the Masters around the corner, it might come as a surprise that DC is home to three scenic public golf courses: Rock Creek Park, East Potomac Park and Langston – plus the oldest continuously operating miniature golf course in the country.

Play a Round

Golf course at East Potomac Park with a sand bunker and putting green in the foreground, and the Washington Monument visible in the distance beyond trees.

Featured Content by National Museum of the American Latino

¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa

Experience salsa’s rise from Afro-Cuban roots to U.S. dance floors. The vibrant bilingual exhibition opens April 18 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Plan Your Visit

Exterior of the National Museum of the Marine Corps featuring its dramatic angular glass-and-steel spire rising above the museum entrance and open plaza.

Experience the Marine Corps Story

Discover 250 years of Marine Corps history at the National Museum.
Free admission daily.

Plan Your Visit

Promotional poster for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Musical at Broadway at The National, showing silhouettes of Belle and the Beast formed from swirling red rose petals with performance dates March 18–April 5.

An Enchanted Stop on Your DC Tour

Add Broadway magic to your DC plans with Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The National Theatre. Experience the breathtaking spectacle filled with romance, iconic songs and unforgettable moments through April 5 only.

Get Tickets Now

Black Broadway – U Street Food Tour

Check Out the UFL's DC Defenders

Save 25-30% on Your Stay at Hotel Hive

We The People Itinerary: A Journey Through Latinx Culture

Wasington, DC Center Stage for America's 250th throughout 2026

DC250 at the Smithsonian Museums

The History of Washington, DC

Historic Hotel Bars

National Memorial Day Parade

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⚾ Your Spring Lineup in DC

Spring Festivals & Eventsin Washington, DC

Things To Do ThisApril in DC

Explore the U.S. Botanic Garden

Tee Up in DC

¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa

Experience the Marine Corps Story

An Enchanted Stop on Your DC Tour

Spring Festivals & Events
in Washington, DC

Things To Do This
April in DC