Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival features events through the city

Inspired by the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Central Ohio now celebrates cherry blossom season with Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival citywide, from March 24- April 25, 2025. 

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Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival

Inspired by the The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., Columbus celebrates cherry blossoms for an entire month with FREE events around the city from March 24-April 25, 2025. 

The 2025 theme is “Love, Peace and Harmony.”

Cherry Blossom Festival Food & Drink Trail

March 24-April 25, 2025. Enjoy flavors inspired by Japan at participant locations on the Cherry Blossom Festival Food & Drink Trail.

Check each location’s website for opening days and hours. The purchase of an item is required for a passport stamp. Print your passport here, or pick up at participating locations. 

• Belle’s Bread, 1168 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus
• Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi, 3939 Ridge Mill Dr. Hilliard
• Little Cat- Bubble tea, 212 Kelton Ave in East Market Columbus
• Mjomii Dessert and Coffee House, 2560 Bethel Rd., Columbus
• Wolf Ridge Brewing Tap House, 215 N 4th St, Columbus
• ZenCha Café and Tea, 2396 E Main St, Bexley

Wishing Tree and Cherry Blossom Festival Themed Book Display

March 24 – April 25, 2025 at Martin Luther King Library, 1467 E. Long St., Columbus.
Create a wish for the wishing tree and check out a cherry blossom themed book.

U.S. International Peace Museum

March 28 & 29 – April 4, 5, 11, 12, 2025, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio.
Visit the only Peace Museum in the U.S.

Bexley Cherry Tree Tour

March 29 – April 25, 2025. Walk & Ride: a self-guided tour of Bexley’s cherry trees & city landmarks.

• March 29: Kick-off with Bexley mayor, Ken Kessler & performances. Bexley Library, 411 E. Main St., Bexley. 2:30 – 5:00 pm.

Japanese Student Organization Spring Festival

March 29-30, 2025. Ohio State Student Union, 1739 N. High St. Columbus. 1-5 pm. 
Students, staff, faculty, kids, and adults are all welcome to play games, play Japanese toys, learn Japanese culture, and try Japanese candy. Enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese Festival in the Performance Hall in the Ohio Union. See list of performers and booths on the website.

International Volunteer Organization (IVO) Cultural Event

April 4, 2025, 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.

Highlights of Sayama-Worthington Sister Cities

April 5, 2025. Craft a cherry tree, build a samurai helmet, play games & more. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St. Worthington. 4:15 -5:45 pm.

Japanese-American Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) Cherry Blossom Day

April 6, 2025, Franklin Park Conservatory 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus from 10 am -3 pm. Franklin County residents get free admission to FPC on the 1st Sunday of the month. Non-residents will need to pay regular admission fees. Read more about Franklin Park Conservatory, admission discounts, and events. 

International Peace Garden & Cherry Trees Scavenger Hunt

April 6, 2025. Pick up self-guided activity at IVO tent by the ponds. Franklin Park, Columbus. 10 am -5 pm.

Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Celebration

April 7, 2025. Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave. 5-6:30 pm. Read more about the festival here. 

Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Celebration

Ikebana Display

April 12, 2025 Japanese Art of Arranging Flowers Yokoso Center, 1175 Old Henderson Rd. Columbus. 10 am to 5 pm.

The Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live

April 12, 2025 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

OU Spring Festival

April 13, 2025 Spring Festival, Athens. 1 Ohio University Drive, Athens, OH. 10 am-4:30 pm.

IVO Cultural Event

April 14, 2025 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.

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience

April 25, 2025 Palace Theater, Columbus. Promo code “Blossom” for 25% off. www.capa.com. 8 pm.

This festival provides so many opportunities to take in the beauty and cultural significance of cherry blossoms. Enjoy one, or many -but take lots of photos either way! 

Check the website and Facebook page for details. 

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