Cherry Blossoms

On Friday, April 11th, Metropolitan Park will come alive with Pink in the Park: Art of Pink, a lively celebration of the cherry blossom season, featuring art and music.

The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Miler started at the Washington Monument Sunday morning among several scenic and historic sites in the District. News4’s Jessica Albert talks to News4’s Juliana Valencia who participated in the run. 

News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do the weekend of April 4-6 in the D.C. area, including Petalpalooza and a sparkly new museum display.

Peak bloom is quickly coming to end… that means it’s time to reveal NBC4’s Cherry Blossom Challenge winner. 

A family taking photos with the cherry blossoms on D.C.’s Tidal Basin spotted a famous figure in the background of their shots: former President Barack Obama. To their delight, the 44th president made a cameo in their family photos early Monday. “It was perfect,” mom Portia Moore said. Her daughter and son were standing under a cherry tree as...

A family snapping photos on the Tidal Basin found President Barack Obama in the background. News4’s Joseph Olmo shares what they said when they saw what happened. 

Traffic is surging in D.C. as people try to make their way to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms in peak bloom. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

The Yoshino cherry trees reached peak bloom, drawing crowds to the Tidal Basin. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.

As the National Park Service announced the cherry blossoms reached peak bloom, News4’s Aimee Cho went to the Tidal Basin to talk to the crowd.

Peak bloom is here! The Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., are overflowing with delicate pink and white flowers. More than 70% of the blooms are open, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Friday morning, marking the start of peak bloom. Peak bloom is the best time to visit the adored cherry blossoms. Thousands flock to…

News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do the weekend of March 28-30 in the D.C. area.

Is this the maddest of March weekends? Peak bloom is upon us, and everything is popping with cherry blossom pink. Or Crab 5 tees. We’re in the midst of March Madness (here’s the schedules for the men’s and women’s Sweet 16). Plus, it’s opening weekend for the Nats! Here’s our guide to special events, discounted tickets and more. Free...

Peak bloom is expected very soon. News4’s Aimee Cho has a glimpse of the beloved blooms.

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms draw massive crowds every year as they bloom — and if you’re one of many (many, many, many) people planning on seeing them along the Tidal Basin and the National Mall, that means you need to have a game plan for just how you’re going to get there. First, decide whether you want to...

See a map of D.C’s cherry trees plus some of the best viewing spots in Maryland and Virginia.

The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin have officially reached stage five: puffy white. News4’s Arielle Hixson reports.

D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossoms have reached stage five as they head toward peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday.

It’s cherry blossom season and Bloomaroo at the Wharf will have all sorts of fun, family-friendly activities like kite decorating and fireworks on Saturday. News4’s Molette Green and Adam Tuss talks to the Wharf’s communication manager and the general manager of Nara-Ya about what to expect. 

When a muralist asked D.C. Public School students what D.C. feels like during the springtime, they put their sketches on a mural for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Showcase. News4’s Molette Green talks to two students, a muralist and an art teacher about the process. 

CUT by Wolfgang Puck’s executive chef Andrew Ho and Executive Pastry Chef Ligia Barros show off their cherry blossom afternoon tea. Ho says his first trip to Hong Kong with his mom inspired him to make a menu that’s sophisticated and whimsical. News4’s Molette Green reports.