Cherry blossom events in Northern Virginia

Places to go

Usual seasons and schedules. Dates and prices change every year, so check before you go.

• Usually from MarchArlington National CemeteryArlington · Late March to mid-April, depending on the bloom

  About 400 cherry trees across the cemetery's memorial arboretum. Visitors arriving by car need a REAL ID; walk-ins and Welcome Center parking don't.

• Usually from MarchMeadowlark Botanical GardensVienna · Tysons & McLean · Late March to mid-April, depending on the bloom

  About 100 cherry trees of 20-plus varieties around the lake. Admission charged.

• Usually from MarchGreen Spring GardensAlexandria · Fairfax · Late March to mid-April, depending on the bloom

  Free county garden with Akebono cherries among 22 themed gardens.

• Usually from MarchRiver FarmAlexandria · Fairfax · Late March to mid-April, depending on the bloom

  A grove of cherry trees at the gates of a 25-acre Potomac River estate, with daffodils and bluebells. Free.

• Usually from MarchVan Gogh Bridge at Lake AnneReston · Reston & Herndon · Late March to mid-April, depending on the bloom

  Cherry trees frame the wooden footbridge by Lake Anne Plaza.