Washington D.C. April 2027

Washington D.C. April 2027 Events

Washington D.C. April 2027 Events

See the Famous D.C. Cherry Blossoms Bloom!

Average temperature low to high: 51°-68°F
April is one of the most picturesque times of the year in Washington D.C. as the city springs to life with an explosion of pink and white cherry blossom blooms gracefully adorning the streets. The mild weather, with temperatures averaging in the mid-60s, is the perfect atmosphere for visitors to explore iconic landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Museums. Enjoy the outdoors with bike rides and picnics and a stroll along the Tidal Basin to bask in the peak of cherry blossom season. There are also plenty of exciting events this month, including the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival, Filmfest DC, and the National Cannabis Festival.

April Event Calendar

National Cherry Blossom Festival

National Cherry Blossom Festival

The 2027 festival marks 100 years since the first re-enactment of the 1912 gift of cherry trees from Tokyo, with three weeks of events around the Tidal Basin blossoms. The parade down Constitution Avenue, the kite festival and peak-bloom weekends draw well over a million visitors to the capital.

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Washington D.C. Events in April

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Things to do in Washington D.C.

Things to Do in Washington D.C. in April

Say Hello to Mr. Lincoln

Say Hello to Mr. Lincoln
The Lincoln Memorial is the United States' great national memorial honoring the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The beloved landmark is on the western end of the National Mall of Washington, D.C., and home to the iconic statue of Mr. Lincoln inscribed with the words, "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever."

Discover the History of Flight at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Discover the History of Flight at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Discover the wonders of flight, from the Wright Brothers to the International Space Station and beyond inside the Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum. The Museum is one of the world's most popular and is dedicated to the history of flight, space travel, and planetary sciences. The museum is home to actual historical air and spacecraft, including the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, John Glenn's Friendship 7 capsule, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the actual filming model of the starship Enterprise from Star Trek: The Original Series, and the Wright brothers' Wright Flyer. Entrance to the museum is always free, but the history and knowledge contained within are priceless.