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Quick links:

Landon Azalea Festival
All Hallows Guild
Bourbon & Bluegrass
EU Open House
Immersive exhibits
Jazz in the Sculpture Garden
Carousel Day at Glen Echo
Fiesta Asia Street Fair
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
DC Dragon Boat Festival

Find past spring bucket lists here

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As of now these are the current 2023 cherry blossom peak predictions-

  • National Park Service: March 22-25
  • Washington Post: March 25-29

You can find the most recent updates here.

Rediscover Spring throughout Washington, DC and be a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 18 – April 16, for four weeks of celebration filled with food, fun, and culture! Stay at partner hotels, dine at Cherry Picks restaurants, and check out Petal Porches and Art in Bloom installations across the city and surrounding areas.

A few tips to remember when you visit the National Mall:

  • Don’t drive! If you do, be sure to find parking before heading down on a parking app such as Spot Hero. The closest Metro is the Smithsonian.
  • Weekends are the busiest. If you can go after school during the week do it or go at sunrise.
  • Public restrooms can be found at the Martin Luther King Memorial as well as the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and at the Washington National Monument.

If you want to avoid the crowds at the National Mall but still go to that area, a few fun options include DC Blossoms Bike TourBig Bus Tour & Boomerang Boat Tour.

Places to view cherry blossoms that are not on the National Mall:

  • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has over 150 trees.
  • Dumbarton Oaks has a mixture of cherry species as well as other gorgeous spring blooms.
  • US Arboretum has the trees but are spread out, but that’s the best part about heading here; room to roam!
  • Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Cherry trees surround the parking area and Visitor Center at Kenilworth Park where you can also enjoy birding along the boardwalk.
  • Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland has about 30 cherry trees and other spring blooms at their garden.
  • The neighborhood of Kenwood, Maryland has impressive tree-lined streets. However, this does get very crowded, so if dodging crowds ifs the goal, read on or go very early in the day.
  • Van Gogh Bridge at Lake Anne in Reston has been on our list to visit. There are not many trees however the location on the bridge provides that most scenic and charming photos we see year after year.
  • Rockville Civic Center Park and Glenview Mansion both have trees lining the drive to Glenview Mansion and around the Civic Center Park. You will also find a nature center, playground, and wooded nature walk if you want to extend the trip and stay longer.
  • Did you know the 2nd largest collection of cherry blossom trees in DC are at Oxon Run Park?
  • Stanton Park in Capitol Hill allows you to sit back, have a picnic and lay underneath a small collection of cherry trees.
  • Of course you can walk along the Tidal Basin with the crowds or sit on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial and admire the blossoms from there. Grab sanitizing wipes and rent a paddle boat on the Tidal Basin.

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We love making our seasonal bucket lists and in fact looking back at them can give you some ideas of annual events to mark down on your calendar! We are enjoying the colorful blooms popping up throughout the District and hope for warmer days ahead.

DC Dragon Boat Festival: May 21, 2022
National Memorial Day Parade: May 30, 2022
DC Dog Bars
US Botanic Garden
Brew at the Zoo: Rescheduled, date TBD
Canal Boat Tours
Acton Children’s Business Fair: May 14, 2022
Show Way, The Musical at The Kennedy Center: May 13-19, 2022

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The Enchantment of Spring at Synetic Theater: April 11-15, 9am – 3pm
(Arlington, VA)
Explore the hidden world around you in this week-long nature adventure! Join Synetic Theater for a week-long exploration camp through the hidden and magical worlds of Enchantment. Based on the popular children’s movie Encanto, this camp will give students the opportunity to find their magical ‘gift’ and use it to save the world! With an emphasis on creative and active play, students will work with Synetic Teaching artists to see the world in a whole new way. This camp will take place both indoors and outdoors and will include wacky experiments, a lot of games, and a focus on physical movement. We don’t talk about … how much fun this camp will be – you’ll need to see for yourself! Day-by-day and full-week options are available! Rising 1st Grade – 8th Grade

Urban Adventure Squad: April 11-15, 8:45am-3pm
(Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens)
Junior Ranger Adventure Squad is a creative partnership between Urban Adventure Squad and Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens with the goal to create meaningful connections to local National Parks and foster a lifelong love of environmental stewardship in students here in Washington, DC. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, a historic National Park Service site located along the Anacostia River, is where we will spend our days hiking, exploring, learning, picnicking, and playing. This special Junior Ranger Adventure Squad programming is made possible thanks to scholarship funding provided by Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens who are deeply invested in our Ward 7 neighborhood. 

DC Department of Parks and Recreation: April 11-14, 2022, 9am-4pm
(Arthur Capper, Deanwood, Ferebee-Hope, Fort Davis, Jelleff, Palisades, Raymond, Rosedale, Turkey Thicket)
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers a full-day camping option for 3-5 year-olds and 6-12 year-olds during the DC Public Schools (DCPS) spring break. The overarching theme for the camps will incorporate DPR’s “Move, Grow, and Be Green” philosophy, as we plant the seeds of personal development.

Homerun Baseball: April 11-15, 2022, 8:30am-2:30pm
(AU Park)
Players can expect a positive mental attitude environment featuring long round of ground balls, batting practice and two games a day. Our motto is “Talent is What You Have, Effort is What You Give”.

Confetti: April 11-15, 2022, 9am-4pm
(Tenleytown, DC)
Confetti fosters creativity, peer interaction, and positive thinking for elementary-aged children. This program encourages children to collaborate with one another through daily crafts, hands-on activities, and engaging games.

HoopED: April 11-15, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Various Locations)
HoopEd Spring Break Camps offers families an active and exciting child care option during the holiday break. Spring break is a busy time for HoopEd Nation and that is why we offer full or partial week sign ups for kids in grades 1-8! Spring Break Camps are the best way for kids to see their friends, stay active and avoid “break boredom”! See you on the courts and playground!

DC Way: April 11-15, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Tyler Elementary School & The RFK Fields)
There will be two different locations for different age groups. Camp provides players the opportunity to work on technical soccer skills as well as participate in fun games. Games like Tigers v Rabbits build adaptability in players to prepare them for on and off the field. Your child will get the most out of their spring break while developing both soccer and cognitive skills in just a week!

Silver Stars Gymnastics: April 11-18, 2022, 8:30am-4pm
(Silver Spring, MD)
Throughout the camp week the campers learn progressive gymnastics skills on all of the four Olympic events: vault, bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. In addition we incorporate other fun equipment: Tumble Trak, Double Mini, Olympic Competitive Trampolines, Rings, Zip Line and Rope.

CREATE Arts Center: April 11-18, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Silver Spring, MD)
Sign up for individual days or the entire break! Each camp day features different art adventures for ages 6-12.

My Gym Potomac: April 11-18, 2022, 1pm-4pm
(Potomac, MD)
Drop your kids off for three hours of cool and nonstop fun at My Gym including games, crafts, gymnastics and sports! 3yrs to 9yrs.

Related posts
Spring classes
Easter basket ideas & Spring gift ideas

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Anna Banana Arts & Crafts
Children learn about artists such as Monet, Matisse, Seurat, and Jackson Pollock. My art history background gives me a wonderful basis for teaching your children about artists and materials. Children will use materials such as pastel, watercolor, paint, and charcoal. Mediums including print making, photography, painting and sculpture are presented in a fun, relaxed environment. Classes are for children ages 2-8.

Red Panda Art Studio
Springtime inspiration is in the air! Join us for a dose of creativity during our Spring session of classes. Registration is NOW OPEN! Click here to see Spring offerings.  Spring classes start the week of 4/4. 

Squash on Fire
Your champion in the making will master the basics of squash, have fun, and make new friends! Clinics start for kids in Kindergarten and go up to 9th grade.

Dance & gymnastics classes

Bach 2 Rock
Weekly music and movement classes for toddlers as well as lessons for children of all ages.

Trapeze School
Activities at TSNY are a great way to get kids up and moving, and to foster their creative side. Sessions are not only fun, but also great exercise, building muscle and flexibility, along with confidence, trust, and teamwork. Children walk away from our sessions feeling empowered and ready to tackle anything! While children ages six and up may sign up for any of the all-levels sessions offered, they have specialized youth programs for kids aged 6-16. Check out the offerings below and sign up here.

Levine Music
Levine Music Theatre (LMT) group classes provide musical theatre training for students of all ages. Students will receive training in movement, acting, voice, and music, and will discover the strategies they need to feel successful on stage while working with award-winning, professional LMT faculty.

Brazilian–American Cultural Center
Capoeira for youth and adults as well as Portuguese language classes, yoga, various types of Brazilian dance and youth art classes.

Brit-Am Soccer Academy
Small group soccer classes and lessons starting with toddlers and going up to 2nd grade.

CREATE Arts Center
CREATE offers an exciting mix of on-site art classes year-round for children ages 2-16, such as: Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media Art, Comics & Cartooning, Kids Pottery, Family Pottery and more.

Creative Youth
Weekly sewing classes for ages 7-17.

District Dabble Lab
Art classes for Kindergarten-grade 6 using a variety of materials and techniques.

Circle Yoga
They offer a variety of classes for children from mindfulness to pre-teen yoga. Classes start for kids as young as 2.

Edlavitch DCJCC
Offers child & caregiver classes as well as afternoon classes and camps.

Happy Little Art Studio
Offering a variety of art classes in-person and virtual.

Imagination Stage
Theme-based classes for children ages 1 – 18.

International School of Music
Offering in-person and virtual music classes.

Just For Kids
A variety of sports classes for ages 18months – 11 year olds.

Kicks are for Kids
Small group soccer classes at various locations.

Miss Amy’s Music Makers
Offering virtual music class as well as class at an outdoor park for children under the age of 6.

Parkour at The Lane
Climbing the walls may be a no-no at home, but the walls at The Lane were made for it! Our next session of Parkour starts on March 29 and is available on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings for ages 4-10. This is the perfect class for the energetic and curious. Kids will learn self confidence while taking on fun and physical challenges. Snag a spot before they’re gone!

My Gym Potomac
Click HERE to view Complete Schedule, Details and Sign up! Try My Gym for $29 with a special introductory special. It includes 1 class per week and Unlimited Open Gym for kids ages 6 months-8 years old.

Super Soccer Stars
Soccer for kids 12 months to 6 years old.

Synetic Theater
Each Saturday morning class will have a theme/focus for kids grades K-12.

Tinkergarten
Outdoor and virtual classes for kids 1.5-8 years old, refer to a previous post we wrote for more insight.

Tunes 4 Tots
Music classes for kids 4 and under.

Quick Feet
Soccer for 2-7 year olds in DC, MD and VA.

Related posts:
Easter basket & Spring gift ideas
Cherry blossoms in the DC area

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As of now these are the current 2022 cherry blossom peak predictions-

  • National Park Service: March 22-25
  • Washington Post: March 22-26

You can find the most recent updates here.

Rediscover Spring throughout Washington, DC and be a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20 – April 17, for four weeks of celebration filled with food, fun, and culture! Stay at partner hotels, dine at Cherry Picks restaurants, and check out Petal Porches and Art in Bloom installations across the city and surrounding areas.

A few tips to remember when you visit the National Mall:

  • Don’t drive! If you do, be sure to find parking before heading down on a parking app such as Spot Hero. The closest Metro is the Smithsonian.
  • Weekends are the busiest. If you can go after school during the week do it or go at sunrise.
  • Public restrooms can be found at the Martin Luther King Memorial as well as the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and at the Washington National Monument.

If you want to avoid the crowds at the National Mall but still go to that area, a few fun options include DC Blossoms Bike Tour, Big Bus Tour & Boomerang Boat Tour.

Places to view cherry blossoms that are not on the National Mall:

  • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has over 150 trees.
  • Dumbarton Oaks has a mixture of cherry species as well as other gorgeous spring blooms.
  • US Arboretum has the trees but are spread out, but that’s the best part about heading here; room to roam!
  • Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Cherry trees surround the parking area and Visitor Center at Kenilworth Park where you can also enjoy birding along the boardwalk.
  • Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland has about 30 cherry trees and other spring blooms at their garden.
  • The neighborhood of Kenwood, Maryland has impressive tree-lined streets. However, this does get very crowded, so if dodging crowds ifs the goal, read on or go very early in the day.
  • Van Gogh Bridge at Lake Anne in Reston has been on our list to visit. There are not many trees however the location on the bridge provides that most scenic and charming photos we see year after year.
  • Rockville Civic Center Park and Glenview Mansion both have trees lining the drive to Glenview Mansion and around the Civic Center Park. You will also find a nature center, playground, and wooded nature walk if you want to extend the trip and stay longer.
  • Did you know the 2nd largest collection of cherry blossom trees in DC are at Oxon Run Park?
  • Stanton Park in Capitol Hill allows you to sit back, have a picnic and lay underneath a small collection of cherry trees.
  • Of course you can walk along the Tidal Basin with the crowds or sit on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial and admire the blossoms from there. Grab sanitizing wipes and rent a paddle boat on the Tidal Basin.

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Quick links:
Root, root, root for the Nationals
Cherry blossoms throughout Washington, DC
Georgetown Glow: Spring Edition
Breweries
Hikes
Glenstone Museum
US National Arboretum

Previous bucket lists can be found here

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Don’t have plans for Spring Break? No worries, there are several of our favorites that are adhering to CDC guidelines and are offering an opportunity for your children to dip their toes back into the world of camp! As you have probably experienced the overwhelming demand for summer camps, spring break camp is no different so don’t delay in registering. DCPS spring break is April 12-16, 2021.

DC Department of Parks and Recreation (In-person)
Offering full-day Spring Break Camp programs in recreation centers for children, ages 3–13, during DC Public Schools’ spring break. DPR provides youth with a variety of structured games, sports, character-education exercises, and arts and crafts. Our goal is to plant the seeds of personal development and environmental responsibility in a fun and engaging recreation setting. Camp is from 9:00am-5:00pm, April 12-15 (no camp on Friday). See locations below:

Ages 6-12

  • Jelleff Recreation Center – Ward 2
  • Emery Heights Community Center – Ward 4
  • Edgewood Recreation Center – Ward 5
  • Arthur Capper Recreation Center – Ward 6
  • Hillcrest Recreation Center – Ward 7
  • Therapeutic Recreation Center – Ward 7
  • Barry Farm Recreation Center – Ward 8

Multi-Sport Camp –  ages 5-7 and 8 -13

  • Deanwood Recreation Center – Ward 7

Home Run Baseball (In-person) AU Park, DC
Spring break camp is April 12-16, from 8:30am to 2:30pm at Friendship Recreation Center. Camp is for girls and boys ages 4-11 (half-day option for 4 year olds), players can expect a positive mental attitude environment featuring long round of ground balls, batting practice and two games a day.

Confetti’s Spring Break Camp (In-person) Tenleytown, DC
Confetti fosters creativity, peer interaction, and positive thinking for elementary-aged children. This program encourages children to collaborate with one another through daily crafts, hands-on activities, and engaging games. The session will run from 1:00pm-4:00pm, April 12th through April 16th.

Red Panda Art Studio (Virtual)
Join from 9:30am-11:30am, April 12 to April 14 to celebrate all things Spring! Mini-camp is designed for ages 5 to 10. All supplies included and delivered to you!

Hoop Ed (In-person) Various locations
HoopEd Spring Break Camps offers families an active and exciting child care option during the holiday break. Spring break is a busy time for HoopEd Nation and that is why we offer full or partial week sign ups for kids in grades 1-8! Spring Break Camps are the best way for kids to see their friends, stay active and avoid “break boredom”! See you on the courts and playground!

The Children’s Art Studio (Virtual)
Have your child join us for one hour, April 12 to April 14 from 10am-11am, for Art Camp! They will learn technique, look at examples from art history, and have a blast making beautiful drawings and paintings. Small class size means your child will receive one-on-one attention and support. Your child will receive a prompt at the end of class, and instructions to keep working at home. Camp is best for ages 6-9. A materials list is on the above link.

DC Way Soccer Camp (In-person) Capitol Hill, DC
Spring into soccer with DC Way’s Spring Break Camp on April 12th! DC Way’s camp provides players the opportunity to work on technical soccer skills as well as participate in fun games. The DC Way team leads energetic games that combine learning and fun. Your kid will get the most out of their spring break while developing both soccer and cognitive skills in just a week.

School of Rock (In-person) Cleveland Park, DC
Want to play in a band onstage? Our Rock 101 camp is designed for beginners 7-11 years of age. No experience necessary! Students will explore their instruments through musical games and activities. The nurturing environment makes this the perfect camp for budding musicians. Students will work on songs Monday through Friday and the camp will culminate in a concert at the end of the week for family.

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As in true pandemic fashion we try to continue to provide you with content that is responsible and thus avoiding crowds. We thought a post on where to view cherry blossoms without the crowds the Tidal Basin draws, may be useful. Yesterday, while driving through DC, the crowds were in full force on the Mall as the blossoms were in full bloom! The National Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from March 20 – April 11 and again has pivoted from their typical celebrations and gotten creative so check out their programs.

  • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has over 150 trees.
  • Dumbarton Oaks has a mixture of cherry species as well as other gorgeous spring blooms.
  • US Arboretum has the trees but are spread out, but that’s the best part about heading here; room to roam!
  • Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Cherry trees surround the parking area and Visitor Center at Kenilworth Park where you can also enjoy birding along the boardwalk.
  • Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland has about 30 cherry trees and other spring blooms at their garden.
  • The neighborhood of Kenwood, Maryland has impressive tree-lined streets. However, this does get very crowded, so if dodging crowds ifs the goal, read on or go very early in the day.
  • Van Gogh Bridge at Lake Anne in Reston has been on our list to visit. There are not many trees however the location on the bridge provides that most scenic and charming photos we see year after year.
  • Rockville Civic Center Park and Glenview Mansion both have trees lining the drive to Glenview Mansion and around the Civic Center Park. You will also find a nature center, playground, and wooded nature walk if you want to extend the trip and stay longer.
  • Did you know the 2nd largest collection of cherry blossom trees in DC are at Oxon Run Park?
  • Stanton Park in Capitol Hill allows you to sit back, have a picnic and lay underneath a small collection of cherry trees.
  • Of course you can walk along the Tidal Basin with the crowds or sit on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial and admire the blossoms from there. Grab sanitizing wipes and rent a paddle boat on the Tidal Basin.

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March 26- April 3 : Great Country Farms Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Harvest
(18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135)
After a long cold winter, nothing chases away the chill like a visit to the farm! Your family won’t want to miss the first “crop” of the spring– Marshmallow Picking!! Do marshmallow peeps really grow on trees? Your children will be amazed to harvest a few marshmallows to roast on the bonfire.  The Easter Bunny also hid some eggs  filled with treats to enchant the children, and we need you to help us find them! There will be multiple egg hunts with timed ticket entrance. Come see spring chicks and baby animals, take a wagon ride, and rejoice that it is spring! The annual Easter Egg Hunt is a $5 add-on per child with your paid farm admission. The Egg Hunt & Peep Harvest will occur together at the same time.

March 27 from 11:00am-11:45am: Virtual Family Fun: Febergé Egg Extravaganza at Hillwood Estate & Garden
(Virtual)
Explore Hillwood’s glittering treasures and magnificent art, including the exquisite imperial Fabergé eggs, from the comfort of your own home! Hear the tale of Babushka, known for her beautifully decorated Easter eggs, in a reading of the children’s book Rechenka’s Eggs, written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco. After the story, enjoy looking at beautiful images of Hillwood’s decorative eggs, and sketch your own fancy Easter egg design. Come prepared with paper and a drawing implement (such as pencil, crayons, or markers) to use during the program.Suggested for children ages eight and under with their grownups, but all ages are welcome.  

March 27, 28, 30, 31, April  1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 16 from 9:00am-6:00pm: Bunnyland at Butler’s Orchard
(22200 Davis Mill Road Germantown MD 20876)
Enjoy a hayride down the Bunny Trail, race the Rubber Duck Derby, hunt for colorful eggs, exchange eggs for a goodie basket to take home, visit with the farm’s very own Country Bunny, ride pedal tractors, play in Hayromp and Playground, hop in inflatables, ride the giant slides, see bunnies, lambs and chicks, get your face painted and ride a pony.

Mar 27-28, Apr 1-4: Easter Egg Hunt at Green Meadows Petting Farm
(10102 Fingerboard Rd. Ijamsville, MD 21754)
There will be two weekends of Easter egg hunts! No pre-registration is available. Purchase your admission to the farm/hunts when you arrive.  Hunts will be happening all day, between 10:30am and 3:30pm. Egg hunt areas are sectioned off according to ages 1-3 & 4-12.

March 27 & April 3 (Various times): The Lee-Fendall House 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
(614 Oronoco Street Alexandria, VA)
Find Easter eggs hidden in the Lee-Fendall garden on this socially-distant take on a popular annual egg hunt!

April 2-11 (Various times): Egg Hunt at Clark’s Elioak Farm
(10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
They will host small, frequent egg hunts for children in different age groups (ages 1-3 and 4-6) throughout the days. The petting farm, rides and play areas are open for you to enjoy. When you are ready to participate in the egg hunt, come to the egg hunt area and your child will line up with other children and pick up eggs.  The eggs will then be turned in for a goodie bag. The first egg hunt each time will be for the 1-3 year olds.  

April 3 from 10:00am-4:00pm: Eco Easter Egg Hunt at Whitehall Farm
(6080 Colchester Rd Fairfax, VA 22030)
Come play Easter games and search for biodegradable Easter Eggs! You can meet all Whitehall’s farm animals like Henry the curious cow, feed a flock of 200 hungry chickens, and see the baby piggies! Take a socially distanced scenic wagon ride through the woods around the farm, and check out a farm store featuring freshly pastured eggs, pork, and beef from the farm, and unique local products from across the region. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at tables, or bring a blanket so you can relax while the kids have a blast! All mentioned activities are included in the price of admission. Non-participating children 3 and under are free, so bring the whole family!

April 3 from 10:00am-12:00pm: A Very Hoppy Easter w The Station at Riverdale Park
Hop over to The Station at Riverdale Park to send a postcard to the Easter Bunny! Guests can pre-register online to download and decorate their very own seasonal postcard at home for the Easter Bunny himself. The first 50 registered guests will receive a special gift bag from the Easter Bunny (full of springtime crafts & treats!) when they drop off their postcard at The Station. Gift bags are best for ages 3-10.

April 3 from 11:00am-1:00pm: Eggstravaganza
This year, they’re bringing Eggstravaganza to your home! Drive through one of the 2 locations (DC & NoVa) for a curbside pickup of your FREE Easter egg hunt kit. As you arrive, be on the lookout for the Easter bunny from your car and wave to the volunteers as they give you everything you need for your egg hunt!

April 3 from 1:00pm-3:00pm: Cosmic Egg Portrait & Art Kit
Register for an egg-citing, free spring photo with our Cosmic Galaxy Egg sculpture. Taking a socially-distanced INSTANT photo of you that you can take home right away. Optional: Add a limited edition Cosmic Egg picture frame kit!

April 8 from 10:30am-12:30pm: Bunny Hop Parade
Put on your spring bonnet or bunny ears and join us to gather eggs, make crafts, play games, do yoga with Kaydee Dahlin, take selfies with the Bunny, and enjoy treats at Stead Park, 1625 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20036.

April 8: Easter Bunny Road Trip
The Second District Officers and the Easter Bunny will be making several stops to deliver treats! We look forward to seeing you at one of the locations listed below!

1:30pm-1:50pm Lafayette Park 5900 33rd St NW
2:05pm-2:25pm Forest Hills Playground 32nd & Chesapeake St NW
2:40pm-3:00pm Friendship Rec Center 4500 Van Ness St NW
3:15pm-3:35pm Palisades Rec Center 5200 Sherier Pl NW
3:50pm-4:10pm Guy Mason Rec Center 3600 Calvert St NW
4:25pm-4:45pm Rose Park 26th & O St NW
5:00pm-5:20pm Newark Street Playground 39th & Newark St NW

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