Cherry Blossom Festival
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation's spring showcase fills Red Wing Park's cherry tree grove with live cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, and hands-on crafts timed to peak bloom in late March. The 2026 edition added a first-ever Nighttime Hanami, lighting the blossoms after dark on opening evening before the daytime festival took over the weekend. Admission and parking are free, with an overflow grass field opening for weekend crowds -- a genuinely photogenic, low-key alternative to the Oceanfront festival circuit, along General Booth Boulevard.
Nearby, If You're Making a Day of It
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
Family-run mom-and-pop Italian kitchen on General Booth Boulevard — handmade pizzas, calzones, garlic knots, and baked ziti for the southern beaches.
- Family Friendly
Beach Vodka
Female-owned General Booth-corridor distillery pouring corn-based vodka and the Butterfly Lemon Spritz, with distillery tours and infusion workshops.
Beignets & Brew
The first Virginia location of a Gulf Coast beignet-and-coffee chain, serving made-to-order beignets and specialty espresso near TCC's Virginia Beach campus.
Blue Seafood & Spirits
Chef-owned, 60-seat seafood dining room in Red Mill Commons focused on locally sourced catch, dinner only, no reservations.
Civil Libation
General Booth Boulevard cocktail bistro with an all-night Tipsy Tuesday happy hour and a Wednesday-Saturday 4-6pm happy hour, both $2 off drinks.
- Happy Hour
- Outdoor Seating
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Locally owned Mexican kitchen on Nimmo Parkway since the 1990s, serving carne asada tacos and handcrafted margaritas built on family recipes.
- Family Friendly
Dates verified 2026-07-11 from the event's own published schedule — always confirm with the official source before planning around them.