Events
Celebrate the spirit of our nation's capital this season, and explore countless events just minutes away, including:
White House Easter Egg Roll - Easter Monday
The annual family event invites kids of all ages to hunt for and race Easter Eggs on the White House Lawn while enjoying a morning of storytelling and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Free tickets are required.
White House Spring Garden Tours - April 17-18, 2010
White House Garden Tours have been a tradition since 1972 when Pat Nixon first opened the White House gardens to the public. Visitors are invited to view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden and South Lawn of the White House while military bands perform from a White House balcony. Free tickets are required.
Earth Day - April 20, 2010
Washington, DC will hold one of the largest Earth Day gatherings in U.S. history – a major day-long event on the National Mall to rally support for national action on global warming. The event, sponsored by Earth Day Network, will feature elected officials and candidates, community speakers, celebrities and major musical acts as well as educational displays and voter registration.
National Cathedral Flower Mart - May 7-8, 2010
Washington Cathedral's annual outdoor festival for garden enthusiasts and families features annuals, perennials, landscape exhibits, Olmsted Woods and Garden Tours, and children's activities such as a rock wall, moon bounce, mini-Ferris wheel and a century-old restored carousel.
Shakespeare Theatre Company and the Harman Center for the Arts
Richard II
by William Shakespeare
directed by Michael Kahn
2/2/2010 - 4/10/2010
Henry V
by William Shakespeare
directed by David Muse
2/4/2010 - 4/10/2010
National Cherry Blossom Festival
| April 2, 2010 |
Cherry Blast: A Night of Contemporary Art + Music |
| April 3, 2010 |
Fireworks Show with Musical Prelude |
| April 4, 2010 |
Lantern Lighting Ceremony |
| Apr 10, 2010 |
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® |
| Apr 10, 2010 |
Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival |
| April 11, 2010 |
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run |
| March 27 - April 11, 2010 |
Daily Cultural Performances on the Target Stage at Sylvan Theatre |
Walter E Washington Convention Center
| April 18-21, 2010 |
American Association for Cancer Research |
| Apr 10, 2010 |
American Association of Orthodontists |
Verizon Center Performances
| April 8, 2010 |
Smuckers STARS on Ice |
Blues Alley
| Apr 16 - 18, 2010 |
The Dave Brubeck Quartet |
Double Decker Tour Bus
View the sights of our Nation's Capital aboard a new open-top double-decker bus. This tour operates as a hop-on,
hop-off tour that encompasses 25 stops throughout Washington. Enjoy the luxury and comfort of these new buses
with the added benefit of a TWO-DAY UNLIMITED USE ticket!
This tour will cover the major sights of Washington DC in an approximate two-and-a-half-hour circle. The on and
off flexibility can make the tour last all day FOR TWO DAYS by visiting monuments, museums, and shopping and
dining facilities. Create your own tour by choosing your stops.
Tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off at listed hotels FOR 9:00 AM AND 2:00 PM TOUR DEPARTURES ONLY. Children
ages 3-11 qualify for the child rate. Children under 3 are free.
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