DC, NoVA Weekend: Nationals, Blossom Kite Festival​​, Carnival

With cherry blossom and baseball season in full swing, there's much to look forward to around Northern Virginia and DC this weekend. From cherry blossom events to sports games and concerts, you can find something for everyone in the family.

We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 31. Some are free, while others have fees.

Some larger events you'll find include: the first Nationals home games, Blossom Kite Festival, 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball - East Regional, TEDxMidAtlantic, Dulles Town Center Carnival, and National Cherry Blossom Food Crawl.

(You can post your own local events on the Patch. Here's how to sign up.)

Friday, March 29

• 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball - East Regional at Capital One Arena (and March 31) (sold out)
• National Cherry Blossom Festival (through April 14)
• TEDxMidAtlantic 2019: Unbreakable (through March 30)
• Dulles Town Center Carnival (through April 7)
• Embassy of Peru Dinner Reception, Art Exhibit, & Peruvian Culture
• Mountain Man at Wolf Trap
• Electric Lynne Orchestra "The ELO Show" at Tally Ho Theater
• In Peak Bloom at ARTECHOUSE (through May 27)
• Cherry Blossom PUB (through April 21)
• March150 Art Party in Alexandria
• Emo Night Brooklyn: Washington, DC
• ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at State Theatre
• Woodlawn Needlework Show & Sale (through March 31)
• Welcome Spring with Rita's and Bards Alley in Vienna

Saturday, March 30

• Blossom Kite Festival
• Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
• National Cherry Blossom Food Crawl in Penn Quarter
• Cherry Blast at MGM National Harbor
• Gary Clark Jr. with The Peterson Brothers at The Anthem
• Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes at EagleBank Arena
• The Wharf’s Phase 2 Kick Off Celebration
• Fredericksburg Spring Brew Fest
• Middleburg HEALth Fair & 5K
• 2019 Northern Virginia Housing Expo
• Black Tie Fiesta at Mexican Cultural Institute
• Film Festival: Women Directors at Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery
• Opening for Mirror Mirror in Alexandria
• Old Town Shop Two-Year Anniversary Celebration (through March 31)
• Loudoun Symphony Presents Seeing the Light
• If I Were Today a Virginian: Prince William County/Manassas History Symposium
• "Freaky Friday: A New Musical" at Belmont Ridge Middle School (dates through April 6)
• Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Fredericksburg

Sunday, March 31

• Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets
• Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin
• Mariah Carey at MGM National Harbor
• Rock It Grill Celebrates 30 Years With Charity Fundraiser
• Apothecary Geek Tour: A Magical Apothecary
• Mexican Motif Cake Decorating at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
• Walking with Washington Tour in Alexandria
• UMW Jazz Festival
• Mason Dance Company Gala in Manassas
• Capital Harmonia's 4th Annual Women's Choral Festival