Peak Blossom is Past – But Here are 10 ‘Cherry Picks’ Left to Enjoy
Cherry blossom season is a beloved time in the DC area, but is there anything left to do and see after peak blossom has past?! Yes!! There are so many events and specials and places to see the blossoms — well into April (and maybe May!). Here are ten of our ‘cherry picks’ post peak to choose from:
Read on to find out how you can enjoy our ‘cherry picked’ Cherry Blossom-inspired events around town — even after peak bloom has passed.
Hear Music
National Landing celebrates the season with Pink in the Park through April 11th, including Art of Pink, an after-hours art and music experience, and Pink Beats, an evening music series featuring local musicians at Water Park.
Have Tea
There are a number of Cherry Blossom Teas around town, and all of them are great, but we have always especially loved the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, which again hosts its Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea in the Loggia overlooking the cherry blossom trees in the Courtyard. Served on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Sunday, April 13th, guests will enjoy an enchanting menu of savory and sweet cherry delights. ($110 per adult, includes a glass of Rosé Chandon. Tea for Children age 5-12 is $65 each and includes sparkling cider.)
The St. Regis’s Tea is also notable, available Wednesdays through Sundays, through May 18, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at $119 per person.
Cherry Blossom Dessert Wheel
The St. Regis Bar & Lounge also has one of the most creative ways to savor cherry blossom-themed desserts and Champagne — a Wheel! Delight in an array of intricately decorated desserts displayed on a playful and interactive gold Ferris wheel tower, priced at $150 for two guests. The cherry blossom dessert wheel is available through May 18, Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and includes one dessert tower for two and two glasses of Champagne.
See Art
ARTECHOUSE DC brings its best during cherry blossom season, and this year is no different. Blooming Wonders: A Best-of-Spring Exhibition brings back fan favorites alongside new interactive experiences, inviting guests to experience the fleeting beauty of spring in a way that only ARTECHOUSE can deliver. That’s right — even if you missed the trees, you’ll be immersed in a best-of-blossom experience!
Fly a Kite
On Sunday, April 6 from 12pm – 3pm check out DC’s Ward 8. In addition to the Kite Festival, many have enjoyed on the National Mall, Oxon Run hosts its own Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly. The event features a catered lunch, kite making and kite flying, face painting, balloon art, and other family fun activities.
Fireworks With the Family
Petalpalooza®, presented by Chase, is a day-long, interactive, outdoor celebration of music, art, and community, stretching across multiple gathering spaces, taking over the Capitol Riverfront on Saturday, April 5. The evening concludes with a choreographed fireworks display set to music over the Anacostia River, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Immerse Yourself
HighLawn at Union Market has transformed its rooftop dome into a new immersive, floral-inspired pop-up experience. You won’t want to miss the BloomRoom — stunning visual activation of one-of-a-kind floral artworks from local DC-born artist Chris Pyrate projected 360 degrees around the walls of the dome. Taste vibrant spring cocktails and gourmet bites under thousands of hanging flowers while you enjoy the animated arts above.
See Performers in a Parade
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC – the nation’s most beloved springtime parade – takes place Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.This annual event fills Constitution Avenue with blossom magic, featuring a procession of pink and petals, giant helium balloons, stunning floats, electrifying performances, and more than 3,000 participants from across the country.
Find Off-the-Beaten Path Blossoms
While most people crowd to the Tidal Basin, which is a lovely place to see the blossoms, we’ve always loved checking them out in bonus parts of town — like Congressional Cemetery, or Georgetown’s Dumbarton Oaks. In the heart of D.C.’s historic Georgetown neighborhood, this historic estate lets cherry blossom enthusiasts experience bloom without the crowds… but even if the trees have finished flowering, your ticket to Dumbarton Oaks also gets you a tour of the vast gardens, and access to the grounds.
Cruise the Potomac
We’ve long said that one of the best way sto enjoy the beauty of the blossoms is from the water, from even if the flowering has finished and petals have dropped, it’s STILL spectacular to be on a boat. So hop aboard any of Sea Suite Cruises boats – including the Paddle Club, TikiBoat, or even Whitlow’s on Water to enjoy the view and vibe.