1 NATIONAL PARK
This isn’t your dad’s ballpark, the Washington Nationals play in one of the most modern parks in the country making it all so convenient and memorable. The biggest feature that stands out is the digital screens used for the park’s concession stands. Orders arrive faster and with fewer errors, which means less time waiting in lines and more time watching the game.
2 NATIONAL CHERRY FLOWER 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. Shades of pink and white fill the peripheral view, making even the grayest paved tourist spots look happy.
3 TRUCKER
Food lovers unite! Truckeroo is fast food done right. Food trucks gather each spring to showcase their menus, while music and entertainment kick off the fun as you feast on new and delicious 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 demonstrations, culminating in the main event of competitive dragon boat racing.
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 for the annual egg roll, as well as games and activities for the whole family.
6 DC PASSPORTS
This is what Washington DC should be better known for: multicultural celebration. Every year in May, there is a collective “festival” that brings together the embassies and educates the public about various cultures and relationships with a display of various arts and traditions.
7 APPRECIATION OF SMITHSONIAN JAZZ
There is almost always something going on 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 EXPO USA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FESTIVAL
Held at the Washington Convention Center, this festival offers hundreds of activities and workshops for anyone even remotely interested in science and technology. The scope of what science and engineering can achieve is constantly expanding, you can catch a glimpse of what the future may hold at this exhibition.
9 DC FILM FESTIVAL
DC’s oldest and most popular film festival is held each year at the end of April to bring audiences the most anticipated and newly discovered gems from around the world. Some places are cheaper to get into than others, so don’t think this is a festival for the elite only.
10 FREDERICK DOUGLASS NATIONAL HISTORIC 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.