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Mardi Gras at The Wharf
Washington, DC - Saturday, March 1, 2025
FREE
The Wharf brings the spirit of New Orleans to DC with a community Mardi Gras celebration featuring a parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music on District Pier, and a special fireworks finale. Visit the website here.
Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade
Alexandria, VA - Saturday, March 1, 2025
FREE
Presented by the Ballyshaners, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade features more than 2,000 participants including pipe and drum bands, historical re-enactors, Irish dancers, and more. Visit the website here.
Capitals Kids Day
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC - Saturday, March 1, 2025
The Capitals are excited to host Kids Day, a day full of fun, presented by West Virginia Tourism. The first 5,000 kids in attendance receive a special Capitals giveaway. Visit the website here.
Legacy on Ice (at Capital One Arena)
Washington, DC - Sunday, March 2, 2025
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Entertainment Gang, and US Figure Skating are hosting a live figure skating tribute to support the families and loved ones affected by the tragic aviation incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. The event is co-hosted by 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano and includes performances from several Olympic champions. Visit the website here.
The Harlem Globetrotters at Eagle Bank Arena
Fairfax, VA - Friday, March 7, 2025
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan fun. See the Globetrotter stars live as they dribble, spin, slam, and dunk their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals. Be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and big laughs with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game, and in-game fan engagement. Visit the website here.
Greater Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade
Manassas, VA - Saturday, March 8, 2025
FREE
This parade, which can be viewed along Center Street in Old Town Manassas, boasts unique Irish flair with pipe bands including the Alexandria Pipe and Drums, Irish dance groups, and members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Visit the website here.
Harlem Globetrotters - Washington, DC (at Capital One Arena)
Washington, DC - Saturday, March 8, 2025
See what fans love about the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters plus more as they level up every game with all-new, exciting challenges. You’ll see all the amazing basketball spins, slams, and dunks you’ve come to expect, plus new trials as players see who can pull off astonishing trick shots and more. See the Globetrotters and their rivals, the Washington Generals, as they challenge themselves and each other to new moves, shots, and innovations. Every game has fan interaction opportunities before, during, and after so you can meet your favorite players. Visit the website here.
Women on Track: Celebrating Women's Story in Rail and Trolley History (at National Capital Trolley Museum)
Colesville, MD - Saturday, March 8, 2025
Join the National Capital Trolley Museum for Women’s History Month to discover the contributions by women in the transportation industry. Visit the website here.
SOAR Together @ Air and Space Family Day: Firsts in Flight
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA - Saturday, March 8, 2025
FREE
Discover Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center's fascinating movie-related artifacts and get an up-close look at real-life aircraft that inspired some memorable cinematic moments. Create and imagine with storytelling, history, and the wonders of flight and space! Visit the website here.
The Peking Acrobats at George Mason University Center for the Arts
Fairfax, VA - Sunday, March 9, 2025
The Peking Acrobats fuse ancient athletic discipline with modern special effects. The gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers provide a gravity-defying spectacle with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, the Peking Acrobats execute daring maneuvers and display their technical prowess at trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. Visit the website here.
Ireland at The Wharf
Washington, DC - Saturday, March 15, 2025
FREE
Celebrate the Emerald Isle at the Ireland at the Wharf festival featuring bagpipers, Irish dancers, live music, and a Guinness beer garden for adults. Visit the website here.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD - Saturday, March 15, 2025
FREE
The city of Gaithersburg hosts its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade with Celtic dancers, bagpiper bands, school groups, clowns, fire trucks, horses, and more. Visit the website here.
Nowruz Festival at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
Herndon, VA - Sunday, March 16, 2025
FREE
Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with live entertainment provided by Persian-American artists, musicians, singers, dancers, and traditional players. Visit a bazaar with vendors offering traditional foods, jewelry, crafts, books, and more. A kids' area features crafts and other activities to learn about Persian culture. Visit the website here.
Harlem Globetrotters - Baltimore (at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena)
Baltimore, MD - Sunday, March 16, 2025
See what fans love about the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters plus more as they level up their game with all-new, exciting challenges. You’ll see all the amazing basketball spins, slams, and dunks you’ve come to expect, plus new trials as players face off to see who can pull off astonishing trick shots and more. See your favorite Globetrotters stars and their rivals, the Washington Generals, live as they challenge themselves and each other to new moves, shots, and innovations. Every game has fan interaction opportunities before, during, and after the game. Visit the website here.
Nowruz Family Day at National Museum of Asian Art
Washington, DC - Sunday, March 16, 2025
Free
Honor the new year at our annual Nowruz Family Day. Welcome spring with free attractions for all ages, including storytelling, hands-on activities, and more. Persian sweets and food will be available for purchase. Register in advance to make sure you get the best experience. Some activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Festivities include: Haftseen table displays Interactive storytelling by Xanthe Gresham (limited capacity) Crafts and activities in partnership with Iranian Community School and FarsiSpeakingKids. Visit the website here.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, DC - Daily, March 20 - April 14, 2025
FREE
Each spring the nation's capital is in full bloom with gorgeous cherry blossom trees on display along the Tidal Basin. The festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 trees from Japan. Visit the website here.
Fantastic Forces with The Science Guys of Baltimore (at Discovery Theater)
Washington, DC - Thursday & Friday, March 20 & 21, 2025
In a thrilling interactive show, young scientists embark on a STEM adventure where they take on a mission filled with electrifying obstacles. Together they attempt to defy gravity, test the limits of our velocity, and uncover the science-based principals that help us navigate our way through the world. Visit the website here.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
Warner Theatre, Washington, DC - Saturday, March 22, 2025
FREE
The opening ceremony launches the National Cherry Blossom Festival with peformances from artists with ties to both Japan and the United States. Visit the website here.
Bloomaroo at The Wharf
Washington, DC - Saturday, March 29, 2025
FREE
See spring in full bloom at the Wharf! This free spring festival includes live music, Japanese culture activities, a kids craft zone, fireworks, and stunning waterfront views of the cherry blossoms. Visit the website here.
Blossom Kite Festival
Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, DC - Saturday, March 29, 2025
FREE
This long-standing DC tradition, part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, invites people of all ages to fly kites among the cherry blossom trees on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Visit the website here.
Sakura Taiko Fest (at Sylvan Theater)
Washington, DC - Saturday, March 29, 2025
FREE
At this cherry blossom celebration, Japanese taiko groups share their passion for music, culture, and community. From traditional favorites to modern Japanese-African fusion, the groups showcase different drumming styles celebrating Japanese culture. Visit the website here.
NSO Family Concert: Earth to Space
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Explore the vastness of space with music inspired by the planets, stars, and beyond! In anticipation of the upcoming voyage of Artemis II, the National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the discoveries and beauty of space through music and images. Following the performance, young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team including Kennedy Center Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment Aneeshwar Kunchala and astronaut and textile artist Karen Nyberg. Visit the website here.
Disney Encanto x CAMP
Tysons, VA - Saturdays & Sundays, through March 30, 2025
Families can experience an immersive journey into Disney's Encanto at the new Washington, DC CAMP store. Guests can visit a real-life Casita complete with secret passages, interactive magic, live music, and surprises behind every magic door. Visit the website here.
Sakura Sunday at National Harbor
National Harbor, MD - Sunday, March 30, 2025
FREE
Sakura Sunday features a wide array of cultural activities including a Japanese market, art, music, dance, culinary delights, and more. Visit the website here.
Mother Goose at Imagination Stage
Bethesda, MD - Saturdays & Sundays, through April 13, 2025
Through innovative puppets, props, and original music, eight classic Mother Goose rhymes come gently and tunefully to life. The magical Mother Goose invites the children in the audience to join in with each rhyme’s story, teaching them that the very best way to do what needs to be done is to do it together. Among the rhymes the children will experience are “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Old King Cole,” and “Humpty Dumpty.” Visit the website here.
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