Things to Do This Month
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3/28 – 4/6 Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus 2025 The renowned Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® returns to the area. They will offer a two-hour show with over 70 performers from 18 different nationalities and will showcase over 50 exhilarating circus acts!
[ Festival(s) ]
3/30 Sakura Sunday 2025 Come out to celebrate Sakura Sunday and enjoy various free cultural activities, performances, food, and breathtaking views of our beloved Cherry Blossoms!
4/5 Petalpalooza Celebration of Spring for all ages! Enjoy live music, art, fun activities, and more. The event will end with a dazzling fireworks show you don’t want to miss!
[ Concert(s) ]
4/4 Great Sonatas Enjoy an evening of instrumental delight in honor of some of the greatest musicians of all time! It’s one night only, and tickets are limited.
Top 10 Anticipated Books for April
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
King of Envy (Kings of Sin, #5) by Ana Huang
Fearless (The Powerless Trilogy, #3) by Lauren Roberts
Wild and Wrangled (Rebel Blue Ranch, #4) by Lyla Sage
The Perfect Divorce (Perfect, #2) by Jeneva Rose
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
Watch Me (Shatter Me: The New Republic, #1) by Tahereh Mafi
Enchantra (Wicked Games, #2) by Kaylie Smith
The Maid’s Secret (Molly the Maid, #3) by Nita Prose
April 6 – April 12
[ Social ]
4/12 Rippon Lodge Easter Egg Trail Hop along an interactive bunny trail this Easter at the Rippon Lodge Historic Site. This family-friending fun event is timed and ticketed.
[ Health ]
4/6 Super Hero 5k Fun Run Dress up in your favorite superhero costume and partake in the fun! Calling all runners, walkers, and strollers to unleash your superpowers.
4/12 Full Moon Hike Pack your flashlights and supportive footwear for an evening hike along the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk. This interactive walk will be concluded with s’mores by the firepit for participant enjoyment!
Farmer’s Market Season
Manassas Farmers Market: Saturdays starting April 12
Mount Vernon: Wednesdays starting April 16
Burke: Saturdays starting April 19
Reston: Saturdays starting April 26
April 13 – April 19
[ Festival(s) ]
Through 4/13 National Cherry Blossom Festival: DC turns pretty in pink each year, as it offers visitors a four-week flower-themed extravaganza filled with food, fun and culture to mark the blooming of the famed cherry trees.
[ Social ]
4/17 Egg- Streme Night Egg Hunt Gear up for an EGG-streme challenge of egg hunting in the dark! Have fun engaging in activities, crafts, and games prior to the hunt.
4/19 Scrambled Egg Hunt at Brentsville Courthouse Peter Rabbit has tricks up his sleeve and has replaced candy in eggs with tasks or riddles. Solve the riddle or complete the task and be rewarded with candy and treats!
[ Health ]
4/19 The Middleburg Spring Races Celebrate the 100th Middleburg Spring Races Running and cheer on some of the finest horses in the nation as they compete. Monies raised will be dedicated to Glenwood Park and Inova Hospital.
[ Arts ]
4/19 Hillsboro’s Garden in the Gap & Historic Garden Week Gather together and enjoy nature at its finest this Spring in Hillsboro for the annual Gardens in the Gap celebration. Festivities include garden tours, lectures, demonstrations, food, and more!
April 20 – April 26
[ Health ]
Starting 4/26 Historic Home & Garden Tour Bask in the beauty of nature during a breathtaking tour of perfectly manicured landscapes and gardens as well as a tour of the historic grounds. Garden week proceeds will be used to fund and preserve public gardens as well as offset costs for research fellowships.
[ Festival(s) ]
4/26 3rd Annual Anything’s Pawsible Festival & 5K Fun Run: Come and be a part of this amazing community fundraising event! Proceeds will go to children with disabilities to access service animals. There will be live music, food, entertainment, and more!
4/26 Arlington Festival of the Arts: Discover original handmade works in every medium including sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography and painting at this topnotch visual showcase.
4/26 Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival FREE and open to the public! Come out and be amazed at the transformation of downtown Historic Leesburg for the area’s annual Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival. Be amazed by gorgeous blossoms, receive education about landscaping services, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a cold one at the rooftop beer and wine garden.
[ History ]
4/26 Fairfax HisTree Day Celebrate Earth Day this Spring at Historic Blenheim. Meet with an early 19th-century scientist and learn about the history of our planet as well as innovative technology that keeps Earth safe!
Local Things to Do During Spring Break
Tidal Basin
Washington Monument
African American History and Culture Museum
National Air & Space Museum
International Spy Museum
April 27 – April 30
[ Arts ]
4/24 – 4/27 Alice in Wonderland Follow the come to life story of Alice as she journeys down the rabbit hole and encounters the whimsical wonderland. Adventure awaits!
[ Social ]
4/27 Kiddo Rave FUN for the whole family! Party animals will enjoy music, arts & crafts, bubbles, glow sticks, moonbounces, and more.
[ Festival(s) ]
4/25 – 5/4 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Enjoy over 10 days of festivities! Event includes the Old Town Wine & Fine Arts Festival, Apple Blossom Carnival, parades, concerts, and much more.
