May 3-4

National Cathedral Close

Join the All Hallows Guild for two days filled with flowers and fun for every age in support of the Cathedral's gardens. International flower arrangements from Washington embassies, an antique carousel, and lots of entertainment, food, and plants for sale. This is the 85th anniversary of the festival, which is the largest annual fundraiser for the Cathedral's gardens and grounds. 

May 3-5, 10 am – 5 pm

Landon School

6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda

Fun for the whole family! Kids of all ages will enjoy the rides and face painting in FunLand, food trucks provide great eats, boutiques offer crafts and gifts. In the garden section, you will find gorgeous annuals, perennials, herbs & veggie plants for your garden that you can “buy & forget” while having fun—Don’t worry! They will be ready and waiting for you at Landon’s convenient “plant pick-up” station as you leave. Transportation to and from your car, and around the event—provided by gaily-decorated golf carts—makes the event accessible for everyone! For more, visit: www.landon.net/azalea

May 1-5

National Building Museum

401 F Street NW DC

This show and sale features 120 artists, who represent the best in American Craft and Design. See the works of Visionary Glass Artists Dan Dailey and Judith Schaechter, and Delphi Artist Norwood Viviano, and enjoy their panel discussion, Trio in Glass, on May 2 at 1 pm. For more, visit: www.smithsoniancraftshow.org

May 4, 12 pm – 4 pm

Potomac Village Garden Club neighborhood gardens will welcome spring with a splendid array of beauty and inspirational design. Stroll through six gardens and experience their unique pleasures of beauty, serenity, hopefulness, and peace. Learn how gardeners use design and native plants to encourage healthy ecosystems, attract wildlife, and control water runoff. Understand the inspiration behind these gardens take photos and gather ideas of how to incorporate similar strategies into your gardens. 

May 10, 7:30 pm 

 Imagination Stage will host its 2024 Annual Gala: Celebrating the Women Who Made Imagination Stage. This highly-anticipated event is Imagination Stage’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with all funds raised supporting the DMV’s largest organization focused on youth development through the arts. Sponsorships start at $1,250. Individual tickets are $250 and may be purchased here.

The cocktail-style party starts at 7:30 and will fulfill all TGIF wishes. With a “Mamma Mia” vibe, guests are encouraged to dress in their best 70s-reminiscent attire. Following inspiring performances by Imagination Stage students and by an ensemble of talented professional singers, guests will be invited to become “Dancing Queens” in the beautiful Great Hall and Mezzanine. In keeping with the event’s theme and location, they will have chances to honor the women in their lives on this Friday of Mother’s Day weekend in a variety of fun and meaningful ways, including having an Imagination Stage seat plaque engraved then and there, buying gifts at a silent auction and a live auction, and making a donation during a brief “raise the paddle” fundraiser. 

May 11-12, Noon – 5 pm

Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery

7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo

Artists from Berkley, Ken, Foxhall, Palisades, Spring Valley, and Wesley Heights will offer their art for sale with donations to benefit Palisades Village.