Cherry Blossom Festival

Pink skies, high vibes, and petals flying like confetti - this is spring in Jersey at full volume. Newark’s iconic Cherry Blossom Festival is back, and it’s a full-on celebration of beauty, movement, and community. Presented by RWJBarnabas Health, the fest runs deep with events for every kind of spring soul: 🌸 Bike Race – Saturday, April 5 | 6:30AM–1:30PM 🚴‍♀️ Adrenaline meets cherry blossoms? We’re in. 🌸 10K Run – Sunday, April 6 | 10:00AM–12:00PM Lace up. Run hard. Blossom harder. 🌸 One-Mile Run – Saturday, April 12 | 10:00AM–11:00AM A quick dash through the petals, perfect for every pace. 🌸 Family Day – Saturday, April 12 | 11:00AM–3:00PM Music, activities, and joy for all ages. Come laugh under the trees. 🌸 Bloomfest – Sunday, April 13 | 11:00AM–5:00PM Food. Live music. Thousands of blooms. Peak spring energy. Bonus: You can even adopt a cherry tree and be part of the legacy. 🌳💖 Grab your people, bring your camera, and come catch the magic in Branch Brook Park.