🎨 5 Things to Do Around Alexandria This Weekend 🎨
- Raquel Gutierrez
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Spring has officially sprung and so have 10,000 cherry blossom photos on your feed. It's that magical time when the trees are pink, the allergies are strong, and every park bench is suddenly a photoshoot location. If you’re ready to embrace the bloom, here are five things to check out this weekend.
Here’s what’s on tap:
#1 Tysons Corner Blossom Bash Festival
Live music, games, and family fun.
Head to Tysons Corner for a classic spring carnival: rides, games, live entertainment, and lots of fair food. It’s family-friendly, fast-paced, and the perfect excuse to eat a funnel cake before noon.
Sunday, March 30
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tysons Corner Center Plaza
#2 Washington D.C. Water Lantern Festival
Floating lanterns, food trucks, and chill evening vibes.
Write a message, make a wish, and watch your lantern float peacefully across the water. With live music, food trucks, and a glowing lakeside moment, this is your chance to slow down and enjoy a spring evening with intention.
Saturday, March 29
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Spirit Park (115 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD)
#3 Halfway to Oktoberfest Festival
Bratwurst, and live German music. 100% dog friendly, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park.
Oktoberfest may be months away, but Shipgarten’s getting a head start. Expect German bratwurst, stein-holding contests, and live music—basically all the fun of fall without the sweaters.
Saturday, March 29
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Shipgarten, McLean, VA
#4 Blossom Kite Festival
Kites, culture, and peak bloom on the National Mall.
The National Mall turns into a sky full of color with professional kite fliers, family activities, and cultural performances. Whether you're flying your own or just watching the show, this is one of the most photogenic events of the season.
Saturday, March 29
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Washington Monument, National Mall
#5 Cherry Blossom Festival at The Wharf (Bloomaroo)
Live music, fireworks, and cherry blossom vibes by the water.
The Wharf is going big for blossom season with live music, art installations, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks finale. Come for the views, stay for the snacks—and maybe a few petal-filled selfies.
Saturday, March 29
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
Comments