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It’s time to shake off the last chill of winter and celebrate the beauty of spring! Check out our list of April events around Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and West Virginia. From garden expos to street festivals and markets, there is plenty to choose from this month.
Photo courtesy of National Cherry Blossom Festival
National Cherry Blossom Festival | Through April 12
It’s officially bloom season, and the seasonal favorite Cherry Blossom Festival continues in April with dozens of events, including the Festival favorite parade on Constitution Avenue featuring grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and more!
- Petalpalooza at Navy Yard | April 4, 1-9 PM
- National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade | April 11, 11 AM – 1:30 PM
- 64th Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival | April 11-12
DC Beer Fest | April 11
Nationals Park, Washington, DC
The DC Beer Festival returns to Nationals Park, bringing together dozens of craft breweries, featuring their spring seasonal beers, plus food trucks, dueling pianos, cover bands, DJs, and more throughout the park.
April is for the Dogs in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria residents love their dogs, and two events this month celebrate our four-legged best friends and raise money for local organizations.
- 4th Annual Del Ray Dog Fest | April 12, 11 AM – 3 PM
George Washington Middle School, Del Ray
The 4th Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event (rain or shine) featuring dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors, and food. This year’s fest benefits the Alexandria Police Foundation’s Caring for K9s Program. Tickets - ALX Dog Walk | April 18, 7-11 AM
Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town
This beloved event returns with a new collaboration – they’re partnering with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to unite two powerful causes – sustainable living and animal welfare – for one joyful celebration of pets and the planet. The FORWARD Real Estate team of Corcoran McEnearney is a proud sponsor of this event. Register
Filmfest DC | April 16 – 26
Various Locations
This year marks the 40th Filmfest DC, Washington’s largest and longest-running international film festival. Opening Night tickets are now on sale for Colours of Time (in French with English subtitles) at the Embassy of France. Check the website for announcements regarding additional film screenings.
Tickets TBD
Middleburg Spring Races | April 18
36800 Glenwood Park Lane, Middleburg, VA
Surrounded by Virginia’s famous hunt country, the Middleburg Spring Races have become the quintessential event to welcome spring. From the reserved enclosure to picnic parking, find your perfect tailgating spot. Gates open at 10 AM.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour | April 18, 8 PM
Hollywood Casino, Charles Town, WV
Thirty years ago, a Fender Strat-wielding teenager from Shreveport, Louisiana, by the name of Kenny Wayne Shepherd brought the blues back to the mainstream. Now, three decades later, Shepherd is as vital as ever. Still touring, recording, collaborating, and evolving, he’s returned to where it all began, Ledbetter Heights.
Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival | April 18 & 19
Downtown Historic Leesburg, VA | Festival Map
The Flower and Garden Festival has become an annual rite of spring for Loudoun County, and it’s not hard to see why. The downtown festival boasts a variety of vendors, including landscapers, gardening suppliers, plant sellers, outdoor living furniture, and more.
Photo courtesy of Virginia Historic Garden Week
Virginia Historic Garden Week | April 18 – 25
Statewide | Tour Schedule
For one week each April, visitors may tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens, and historic sites across Virginia. With 29 tours to choose from, the event is organized geographically and hosted by 48 member clubs. Download the full Guidebook HERE. Local highlights include:
- Old Town Alexandria | April 18
- Leesburg | April 19 & 20
- Fairfax County | April 21
- Fredericksburg | April 21
- Little Oak Spring | April 23 & 24
- Winchester | April 25
Jean-Yves Thibaudet in Concert | April 23, 7:30 PM
The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD
Internationally acclaimed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, praised by the Los Angeles Times as “a master colorist” whose “every note he plays is a pearl,” brings his unparalleled artistry to Debussy’s complete Préludes, Books I & II. Presented by Washington Performing Arts.
23rd Annual Georgetown French Market | April 24 – 26
Wisconsin Avenue, O Street to Reservoir Road, Georgetown, DC
This popular open-air market – originally inspired by those often seen in France – features sidewalk sales and specials from more than 40 locally owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries. Click here to view participating shops & restaurants.
9th DC Chocolate Festival | April 24 & 25
La Maison Française, Embassy of France in the U.S., Washington, DC
The DC Chocolate Festival is a celebration of artisan and fine chocolate from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond! This event brings together more than 30 chocolate vendors and thousands of chocolate lovers for two days of tasting, talking, and learning.
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival | April 24 – May 3
Winchester, VA
Celebrate “The Bloom” at more than 50 events over 9 days! There’s something for everyone, including two parades, carnival with rides and midway entertainment, concerts, dances, a 10K race, wine festival, golf and tennis tournaments, and so much more!
Photo courtesy of DC Wine Fest
DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition | April 25
Dock 5 at Union Market, Washington, DC
A wine-tasting experience that aims to stimulate all your senses. Enjoy great food and live music performances while tasting some of the best varieties from around the world.
12th Arlington Festival of the Arts | April 25 & 26
3140 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA
At the Arlington Festival of the Arts, visitors can expect to be impressed by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed media, painting, and much more.
Britain On The Green | April 26
Gunston Hall, Lorton, VA
Join the Capital Triumph Register for their annual Britain on the Green with friends, family, and fellow British car enthusiasts. Whether you enter a car yourself or just come to enjoy the scenery, these are some of the most beautiful and fun cars around.
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