1 NATIONAL PARK
This is not your father’s ballpark, the Washington Nationals play in one of the most modern parks in the country which makes it all very convenient and memorable. The most important feature that stands out are the digital screens used for the park’s concession stands. Orders arrive faster and with fewer errors, which means less time in lines and more time watching the game.
2 NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL
There is no central location for this particular festival, as there are events and festivities that take place throughout the city during the spring. Hues of pink and white fill the peripheral view, making even the grayer paved tourist spots look happy.
3 TRUCKER
Food lovers unite! Truckeroo is fast food well done. Food trucks meet each spring to display their menus, while music and entertainment kick off the fun as you feast on delicious new foods. There is something for everyone here, not just fries and burgers.
4 DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Take a trip down the Potomac River to experience a grand display of Chinese arts and cultural manifestations, culminating in the main event of competitive dragon boat races.
5 WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL
This spring tradition speaks for itself. Each year, tens of thousands of people gather on the White House lawn to participate in the annual egg roll, as well as games and activities for the whole family.
6 DC PASSPORT
This is what Washington DC should be best known for: multicultural celebration. Every year in May, there is a collective “festival” that brings together embassies and teaches the public about diverse cultures and relationships with a display of diverse arts and traditions.
7 APPRECIATION OF SMITHSONIAN JAZZ
Something almost always happens at the Smithsonian, but in the spring they dedicate the month of April to the art and heritage of jazz. You’ll find plenty of special guests speaking and performing, it’s a must for any fan of music, let alone jazz.
8 US SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FESTIVAL EXPO
Held at the Washington Convention Center, this festival offers hundreds of activities and workshops for anyone remotely interested in science and technology. The envelope of what science and engineering can achieve is constantly being expanded, you can take a look at what the future may hold in this exhibition.
9 FILMFEST DC
DC’s oldest and most popular film festival is held each year in late April to bring audiences the most anticipated and newly discovered gems from around the world. Some places are cheaper than others, so don’t think it’s a festival just for the elite.
10 FREDERICK DOUGLASS NATIONAL HISTORICAL SITE
This is another must see while in Maryland. The famous slave who escaped slavery to become one of America’s most revered black scholars and activists, enters the humble home that once housed one of America’s strongest minds.
