Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Events
byThe highly-anticipated Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival returns with picnics, workshops, art, poetry, and and plenty of photo ops from March 26 to April 28, 2025.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Events
Yaletown Pop-Up
- Dates: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 11:30am to 2:00pm
- Location: Bill Curtis Square (1198 Mainland St, Vancouver)
Kick off the 2025 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival season at the free Yaletown Pop-Up with live music and performers while appreciating the springtime blossoms.
Sakura Days Japan Fair
- Dates: April 12-13, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm (Sat) 6:00pm (Sun)
- Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden
- Tickets: March 17th is the last day for Early Bird tickets!
Celebrate all things Japan – from authentic cuisine and vendors to live performances and art. Take part in a traditional tea ceremony, indulge in Japanese festival food, sample exquisite sake, try your hand at traditional Japanese games, and enjoy a variety of cultural performances. Explore a diverse range of vendors and exhibitors showcasing local Japanese food, crafts, and businesses.
The Big Picnic
- Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Location: David Lam Park (1300 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver)
Enjoy Hanami (花見) – flower viewing – and gather under 100 Akebono cherry trees in full blossom at David Lam Park. Everyone is welcome to picnic, play and celebrate our beautiful city during this stunning start of Spring. There will be activities for all ages like origami, felt crafts, block printing, and more. Enjoy live music, art activities, explore the VCBF Haiku Exhibition, Poetry in Motion booth, workshops, yoga in the park, and more. Grab a bite from food trucks and food vendors or visit our sponsor booths for delicious surprises.
West End Pop-Up
- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
- Location: Jim Deva Plaza (1200 Bute St, Vancouver)
The Pop-Up is staffed and activated with the goal of bringing people together to celebrate spring and the glorious cherry blossoms. It serves as a meeting spot and hosts performances, activities, community partners and information about the festival.
Blossoms After Dark
- Dates: Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
- Location: David Lam Park (1300 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver)
Experience the magic of Blossoms After Dark at the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. For three nights only, stroll through David Lam Park and be captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of illuminated cherry blossom trees. Serenade your senses with ambient musicians and enjoy bubble performances and graceful flow dancers. Indulge in glow cotton candy, pink popcorn, and endless photo opportunities.
Workshops & More
- March 29 & April 4 Painting Trees in Watercolour with Museum of Vancouver
- April 5 Blossom Block Party
- Tree Talks and Walks programming will be announced at a later date.
Follow the festival on Facebook for updates and check out the neighbourhood blossom map for over 3,000 locations of 50 varietals of blooming cherries.
