National Cherry Blossom Festival at the Lab

March 20, 2026

🌸 Experience the Magic of Cherry Blossoms! 🌸

Friday, March 20 - Sunday, April 2 • All Timed Entry Sessions

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The Lab is bursting into bloom for the National Cherry Blossom Festival! Dive into the beauty, traditions, and innovations of Japan with exploration-focused activities that blend art, science, and culture. Program a robot, create cherry blossom origami to take home, and explore the Lab during the cherry blossom scavenger hunt as you learn more about the science and history behind these iconic blooms.

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Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and STEM programs traveling to schools and other community venues across the region. The Foundation is also developing the Northern Virginia Science Center in Dulles, VA, a world-class, interactive regional science center for families, students and learners of all ages made possible through a pivotal public-private partnership. Learn more about our mission today at childsci.org and our vision for the future at novasci.org.

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