Learn something new about your city this month! District of Columbia residents, as well as residents within a 50 mile radius can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
RFK Stadium Festival Grounds, 2400 East Capitol Street SE
ShamrockFest is Washington D.C.’s biggest & best Saint Patrick’s Day party. There will be Beer, music, and entertainment. The festival hosts over 30 bands, DJs, and performers on multiple stages. 2018 lineup includes Dropkick Murphys, House of Pain, Carbon Leaf, Street Dogs, and many more. There’s something for everyone at this lively festival. In addition to music, the festival boasts tons of attractions including a DJ party tent, party games, an Irish Village market, and carnival rides! If you love a good party, this event is not to be missed.
DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival
This festival features attractions such as colorful balloons, beautifully decorated floats, a parade and marching bands from different states around the country. The opening ceremony takes place in the National Building Museum and is immediately followed by an abundance of cultural events for guests to enjoy including a sushi and sake celebration, various art exhibits, fashion shows and live performances.
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Sugarloaf Craft Festival
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA
The Sugarloaf Craft Festival brings together the nation’s top artisans to show and sell their contemporary crafts and fine arts. Holding shows across the country each year, the festival series attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. The goal of the Sugarloaf festivals is to provide visitors an opportunity to view this art, as well as meet the talented artists who produce it.
10:00 AM
Seventh Annual Blossom Kite Festival
Free
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off kite season at the grounds of the Washington Monument near 17th Street NW and Constitution Avenue. The seventh annual Blossom Kite Festival showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of fliers from across the US and other countries through a variety of competitions and demonstrations, Rokkaku Battles and the Hot Tricks Showdown. Bring your own kites or children can make a kite at an activity station (while supplies last) to fly on the Public Field. Kites will also be available for purchase onsite.
