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Things to do this weekend: Mar. 23-25

Despite the snow still melting on the ground—it is officially SPRING! Welcome the new season with one of these three FREE events happening in the DMV this weekend:

Despite the snow still melting on the ground—it is officially SPRING! Welcome the new and highly anticipated season this weekend by participating in one of the many activities happening in the DMV. Make your voice heard at the March For Our Lives or welcome cherry blossom season to D.C. at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony. Whatever you decide, here are our top three FREE things to do in the DMV area this weekend:

The March For Our Lives—Washington, D.C.

You’ve been hearing about it for months and the time is finally here. On Saturday, March 24, the kids and families of March For Our Lives will take to the streets of D.C. to demand action from lawmakers to end gun violence and mass shootings in schools. The march will start at Pennsylvania Avenue NW and Third Street NW and will start at noon. Check out everything you need to know about the march here.

Spirit Riding Free Season 4 Launch Party—Silver Spring, MD

Have a horse lover in the house? On Saturday, March 24, you can take the kids to celebrate the release of Netflix’s series Spirit Riding Free at Woodland Horse Center in Silver Spring. The party will be from 12-2pm and include free horseback riding lessons, face painting, bracelet making, giveaways and more!

National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony—Washington, D.C.

Kick off the spring season on Sunday, March 25 at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at Warner Theater. Enjoy international performers while celebrating the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States. The ceremony will take place from 5-6:30pm. You can claim your ticket here.

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