It’s official: Peak bloom is coming March 29 through April 1. Can you smell the spring in the air? No, no, don’t sniff too close to the Potomac River.
In that spirit, make sure you check out the festival’s website and consider attending the Pink Tie Gala on March 13— this event makes the festival possible, after all!
Are you looking for a book club? Check out Solid State Books’ XOXO club, which meets the third Thursday of every month. Learn more here.
Get down, get funky: Help celebrate Mr. Henry’s 60th anniversary with several themed parties. The next one is on March 7 and it’s 70s themed! Put your psychedelic prints, disco boots and big ol’ hoops on and get your freak on! Get your tickets here.
Celebrate International Women’s Day at Jackie in Navy Yard with a special brunch! Click here for tickets.
Learn how to knit with friend of the blog Paula Lytle at the Hill Center! Whether you can’t tell your purls from your knits or you just need a little direction in your projects, this class is for you. Learn more and sign up here.
The DC Environmental Film Festival is coming back with an important theme: “Against the Current” in March of 2026 To learn about DCEFF and their mission, click here.
Our friends at Relume have a whole new, beautiful space for you to explore your creativity or learn about something new! Click here to look at their March offerings, and do something fun and creative this year. (Disclaimer: I teach a Tarot class at Relume. See “Plan Ahead.”)
And over at Labyrinth, why not give Mah Jong a try on Wednesdays? Learn how to play or bring your A game! The event is all ages. More info here.
The Miracle Theater is always a fun place to go and they are celebrating romance this whole month! Check out their upcoming lineup here.
Don’t forget: Every Thursday, the Library of Congress stays open until 8 p.m. and invites everyone to their Live! At the Library of Congress events. Check out the full list here and make your plan. Don’t forget to RSVP!
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Celebrate Women’s History Month at the National Museum of Women in the arts! There is a whole slate of programming starting March 1 with a special Community Day. Check it out here.
Make sure to check out their latest exhibit, titled Making their Mark. The exhibit, lovingly curated from an important collection in San Francisco, juxtaposes established and emerging women artists and is a great experience. Check out a reel I made about it here.
At the Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library, the DC Public Library in collaboration with Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine, is opening a new exhibit through March 15: Freedom and Resistance is an exhibit inspired by The 1619 Project, and it feels timelier than ever. Learn more here.
Speaking of the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Waldorf Astoria has a really gorgeous Cherry Blossom decor and special cherry-themed high tea to celebrate the holiday. The tea comes with such delightful treats as a Chicken Cherryaki and Maryland Crab Beignets (*swoon*) and tiny opera cakes and petit fours infused with the flavors of Japan and spring. Oh, and a delicious and well-balanced signature cocktail, the Utsuro Tea, combines hibiscus tea and gin to create something that can only be called a happy Negroni. Treat yourself to a fancy staycation? Reserve here.
By the way, the DC Teen Summit is happening on March 13. Check out more information here.
PLAN AHEAD
On March 12, go to a special Master Class by author Nikki Payne on how to retell a well-known story while infusing it with a life all its own. This is a collaboration between the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and the DC Public Library. Click here to RSVP.
The Washington Spirit’s season opener is March 13. GET YOUR TICKETS!
Looking for a career in law enforcement? Consider the DMV Law Enforcement Fair as an option. The event is March 14 but interested parties are asked to fill an interest form out. Fill it out here.
On March 14, celebrate America’s 250th exploring maps and making your own at the Library of Congress, as part of their Family Day. Fun! Click here to learn more.
Do you or your littles love drawing? Then The Big Draw at the National Building Museum is for you! Spend an entire day exploring drawing and sketching and listening to a special storytime. More info and pre-registration here.
Continue celebrating Women’s Month at The Roost, with a special tasting of wines made by women vintners! The Women-Made Wine Fest sounds incredible! Get tickets here.
Do you love the DC flag? Do you love graffiti? Then plan on attending a workshop on Activist Graffiti at the DC History Center on March 15! Sign up here.
And hey, get pumped for the United Football League season, which starts in late March. Check out the schedule here and GO DEFENDERS!
On March 28, come learn about the Tarot and how you can incorporate it into your self-care practice at Relume! Click here to sign up.
Also on March 28, keep the St. Patrick’s Day spirit(s) going at the Dupont Circle Hotel’s Doyle Bar with the Doyle Bar Spirits Festival. Sample Irish spirits, taste little culinary delights from Eire and more! Tickets here.
Nothing says spring like running through a cemetery and the Cherry Blossom 5k at Congressional Cemetery is on April 12. Register now here.