Description:

Every spring people flock to Washington, DC to see the cherry blossoms and participate in the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Danielle speaks with Linda Samuel of KidFriendly DC, a go-to resource for recreation with kids in the Washington, DC-Metro area since 2010. Linda and Danielle share their tips for seeing the cherry blossoms and favorite events.

Discussion includes the following: 

• About KidFriendlyDC.com (2:17)
• Symbolism of cherry blossoms (4:44)
• How cherry blossoms came to Washington, DC (5:21)
• Cherry Blossom Festival (9:19)
• Cherry Blossom Watch (9:54)
• SAAM (Smithsonian American Art Museum) Cherry Blossom Celebration (11:24)
• Blossom Kite Festival (13:03)
• Cherry Blossom Parade (15:15)
• Sakura Matsuri street fair (16:37)
• Anacostia River Festival (18:02)
• Petalpalooza (18:57)
• “In Peak Bloom” Digital Art Exhibit at Artechouse (20:26)
• Transportation (21:42)
• Library of Congress (24:14)
• Hirschorn Museum (26:24)
• National Arboretum (27:08)
• Tips for Visiting Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin (30:27)
• Danielle’s cherry blossom tradition (30:50)
• Cherry Blossom Junior Ranger Activity Book (33:40)
• Potomac Cruises (34:42)
• Other places to see Cherry Blossoms (36:10)
• What Linda does with her family (38:59)
• Linda’s favorite cherry blossom memory (40:04)

Resources:

KidFriendly DC

Tips for Families Viewing the Cherry Blossoms

The Best Activities for Families during the Cherry Blossom Season

Bloom Watch

Cherry Blossom Festival

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