April 5: Petalpalooza at Capital Riverfront from 1-9pm. The evening end with the dazzling choreographed Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks show set to music starting at 8:30pm.

April 11-13: Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point. Situated on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, this spring powerboat show marks the beginning of the boating season. Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 from 10am to 6pm. Sunday, April 13 from 10am to 5pm.

April 12: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets) from 10am-12pm.

April 12-13: Sakura Matsuri Celebrate Japan at Sakura Matsuri April 12-13, 2025. Saturday from 10:30am-6:00pm and Sunday from 10:30am-4pm.

April 25-27: Annaplois Spring Sailboat Show The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show returns to the historic seaport town of Annapolis every April to showcase new and brokerage boats including catamarans, monohulls, family cruisers, daysailers, and inflatables. To make room for the scheduled construction around Annapolis City Dock, the show will be moving further into Ego Alley during the event’s run.

May 3: The Virginia Gold Cup races are back at Great Meadow this spring for the 100th running. Gates open at 10am.

May 3: Running of the Chihuahuas at The Wharf's District Pier. Event runs from 2-5pm and is presented by Pacifico and emceed by Tommy McFly.

May 17: Preakness 150 be part of history at Pimlico Race Course—home of the Preakness Stakes. Feel the thunder of 18 magnificent thoroughbreds as they thunder down the stretch, cheer alongside 100,000 passionate fans, and toast the moment with a signature Black‑Eyed Susan. From Maryland crab cakes to fashion on the infield, it’s more than a race—it’s a century‑and‑a‑half celebration.

September 6: The Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, September 6, from 9am to 8pm (doors open at 8:30am). The event is free and open to the public. A selection of programs will be livestreamed online and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the Festival.

December 6: Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf DC. Event ends in fireworks!