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, and Northern Virginia. From garden expos to street festivals and markets, there is plenty to choose from this month.
Photo courtesy of: The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase
49th Annual Community Art Show and Sale | April 4-6
April 4, 1 – 5PM | April 5, 11AM – 5PM | April 6, 11AM – 5PM
The Women’s Club of Chevy Chase, Chevy Chase, MD
The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase is proud to host the 49th Annual Community Art Show and Sale. This 3-day event will include approximately 400 pieces of artwork from more than 130 talented local community artists.
Del Ray Dog Fest | April 6, 11AM – 3PM
George Washington Middle School, Alexandria, VA
The 3rd 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. Following the event, participating restaurants will host “Yappy Hours” for owners and their pets. Our very own, The Peele Group, are sponsors of this great community event!
Photo courtesy of: National Cherry Blossom Festival
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade | April 12, 10AM – 12:30PM
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets)
The nation’s springtime parade is an amazing sight on Constitution Avenue! Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in DC.
Individual Tickets | Group Tickets
Middleburg Spring Races | April 19
36800 Glenwood Park Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117 | Glenwood Park Race Course
Surrounded by Virginia’s famous hunt country, the Middleburg Spring Races have become the quintessential event to welcome spring, synonymous with the blooming of the dogwoods.
General Admission Tickets | Reserved Enclosure Wristband
Filmfest DC | April 24 – May 4
Various Locations
Every year, the Washington, DC International Film Festival features many new and exciting films from around the world, including some from local filmmakers.
Tickets TBD
22nd Annual Georgetown French Market | April 25 – 27
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.
Photo courtesy of: Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
98th Shenandoah Apple Bloossom Festival | April 25 – May 4
Winchester, VA
Celebrate “The Bloom” at more than 50 events over 10 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!
DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition | April 26, 12 – 10PM
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 varietals from around the world.
Blue Ridge Arts & Crafts Festival | April 26, 11AM – 5PM
Sam Michael’s Park, Harpers Ferry, WV
The 9th annual spring festival features 70+ local artists, food trucks, and live music at The Columns in Sam Michael’s Park.
Free Admission
Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival | April 26 & 27
April 26, 10AM – 6PM | Sunday, April 27, 10AM – 5PM
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.
Free Admission
Photo courtesy of: The Garden Club of Virginia
Virginia Historic Garden Week | April 26 – May 3
Statewide | Tour Information
For one week each April, visitors may tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens, and historic sites across Virginia. The event includes unique tours organized and hosted by 48 member clubs. In addition, more than 1,000 world-class floral arrangements are created to enhance tour properties. The Old Town Alexandria tour is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, Mason Montague Bavin, Lauren Bishop, and Vici Boguess.
- Little Oak Spring | April 24-25
- Old Town Alexandria | April 26
- Clarke County | April 26
- Front Royal-Warren County | April 26
- Middleburg | April 27-28
Tickets TBD
10th Arlington Festival of the Arts | April 26 & 27, 10AM – 5PM
3140 Washington Blvd, 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.
Free Admission
Britain On The Green | April 27, 9:30AM – 3PM
Gunston Hall, Lorton, VA
Join the Capital Triumph Register for the 27th 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.
18th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival | April 27, 11AM – 4PM
Howard Avenue, Armory Avenue, and Fawcett Street in Kensington, MD
The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family-friendly street festival, held rain or shine. Meet authors, poets, and literary and community organizations. Live music on multiple stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s programs, and much more.
