Weekend calendar: Open Streets, Dâmbovița Fresh Water, Hanami event, Easter fairs, Bucharest Street Food Fest and more
The Palm Sunday weekend brings a host of outdoor events in Bucharest, while Easter fairs are opening in cities all over the country.
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The Palm Sunday weekend brings a host of outdoor events in Bucharest, while Easter fairs are opening in cities all over the country.
In Bucharest:
Open Streets
April 12 – October 12
The program that turns the city's main arteries into pedestrian areas returns with a program of live concerts, street performances, dance evenings, parades, children's workshops and creative activities, guided tours, and areas for exercise and sports. More here.
Dâmbovița Apă Dulce/ Dâmbovița Fresh Water
April 12
The area of the pier at Națiunile Unite will become a place for exploration and relaxation as, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Bucharest residents and tourists will be able to enjoy water rides, outdoor recreational activities, and more activities. The initiators of the Dâmbovița Fresh Water 2025 program will turn Splaiul Unirii into a pedestrian area and "provide direct access to the water in a space of reconnection with urban nature." More details here.
Hanami Celebration @ Regele Mihai I (Herăstrău) Park
April 12
The Embassy of Japan invites the public to the yearly celebration of the cherry blossoms, held at the Japanese Garden in Herăstrău. There will be many workshops (tea ceremony, origami, calligraphy, yukata, and more) and a varied stage program, including Japanese drums, martial arts demonstrations, and ikebana. More details here. The event may be canceled if the weather is unfavorable. Updates are posted on the Facebook and Instagram pages of the Embassy of Japan. More here.
Bucharest Street Food Festival
April 12 - April 13
Tens of food trucks will be present on Kiseleff Boulevard with food inspired by culinary traditions from all over the world. Live shows and many other surprises are part of the program. More details
