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4th Annual Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival March 24-April 25, 2025 The 2025 theme is "Love, Peace and Harmony."
Each year, central Ohio celebrates the spectacular blossoms of more than 100 cherry trees in Franklin Park, Columbus, OH
- Inspired by the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington DC Honorary Chairs:
- Former Ohio Governor Bob Taft & Mrs. Hope Taft
- FESTIVAL EVENTS & VENUES
- **Free admission to each event **
- (There is admission to the International Peace Museum and to the Franklin Park Conservatory event unless you are a Franklin County resident)
- Download the Cherry Blossom Festival passport to take to events and venues for a stamp. Mail in your completed passport for a chance to win a prize. March 24 – April 25 - Purchase a drink or food item on the Cherry Blossom Festival Food and Drink Trail
- March 24 – April 25 - Wishing Tree and Cherry Blossom Festival Themed Book Display. Martin Luther King Library, 1467 E. Long St., Columbus. Create a wish for the wishing tree and check out a cherry blossom themed book.
- March 28 & 29 - April 4, 5, 11, 12 (Fri. & Sat) Visit the only Peace Museum in the U.S. The current exhibit, " Ubuntu in Action: Exploring the Peace Corps" celebrates 60 years of the Peace Corps. Check out the museum's website for more information. International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio. Admission $5. March 29 – April 25- Walk & Ride: a self-guided tour of Bexley’s cherry trees & city landmarks. March 29 (Sat.)- Kick-off with Bexley mayor, Ben Kessler & performances. Bexley Library, 2411 E. Main St., Bexley. 2:30 – 5:00 pm. March 30 (Sun)- JSO Spring Festival. Ohio State Student Union, 1739 N. High St. Columbus. 1-5 pm. April 4 (Fri.)- IVO Cultural Event -Whetstone Library. 3909 N. High St., Columbus, 3 -5:30 pm. Koto performance, Aikido demonstration of “peaceful response” to conflict situations, Peace fans, Ikenobo and kimono displays and more. April 5 (Sat.)- Worthington Cherry Blossom and Sister City Celebration. Craft a cherry tree, build a samurai helmet, play games & more. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St. Worthington. 4:15 -5:45 pm. April 6 (Sun.) -JASCO Cherry Blossom Day. Franklin Park Conservatory 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus. (free admission for Franklin County residents). 10 am -3 pm. April 6 (Sun.) –International Peace Garden & Cherry Trees Scavenger Hunt. Pick up self-guided activity at IVO tent by the ponds. Franklin Park, Columbus. 10 am -5 pm. April 7 (Mon.)- Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Celebration. Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave. 5-6:30 pm. April 12 (Sat.) - Ikebana Display. Yokoso Center, 1175 Old Henderson Rd. Columbus. 10 am to 5 pm. April 12 (Sat.) -The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live. Palace Theater, 34 W. Broad St. Use promo code “MOON” for 20% discount for level 2 seats for the first 250. 8 pm. www.capa.com April 13 (Sun.) – Spring Festival, Athens. 1 Ohio University Drive, Athens, OH. 10 am-4:30 pm. April 14 (Mon.) -IVO Cultural Event -Main Library Auditorium, 96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus 4:30 -8:30 pm. Awa Odori, Obon dance, Korean drumming, Chinese Spring dance, Tai Chi, kimono exhibit, calligraphy. Cherry Blossom fan. April 25 (Fri.)NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience, Palace Theater, Columbus. Promo code “Blossom” for 25% off. www.capa.com. 8 pm.
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Take Selfies at Central Ohio’s Hanami spots Hanami, ”flower viewing” is the Japanese custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom flowers and the welcome of spring. Hanami usually consists of having an outdoor party or picnic beneath the cherry trees. (Check each location for peak blooming times as they vary) Athens (between the OU campus and Hocking River) Bexley, various locations Dayton (between Carillon Historical Park and the Dayton Art Institute), Dublin Columbus (Franklin & Goodale Parks, Ohio State House, Mirror Lake OSU campus), Westerville (Inniswood Metro Gardens), Whitehall
Practice Peace, Love and Harmony All Year Long!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
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