Cherry Blossom Celebration

Please register here to get your free ticket and help the Arboretum manage attendance.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the Arnold Arboretum in any way. Please make sure to check the official event page for details.

### About The Event ###
Come celebrate Japanese culture amongst the Arboretum’s beautiful cherry blossoms with taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dance, Japanese games and calligraphy, family activities, and the inside scoop on the Arboretum’s own cherry collection.
Performance schedule:

• 1:45-2:00pm: Traditional Japanese dance by the Showa Boston Institute
• 2:00-3:00pm: Taiko Drumming with Odaiko New England

Public parking is available on Arborway, but parking can be tight at larger events like this. Please allow yourself extra time to park or consider using other modes of transportation.

If Arborway is full, there may be parking on the small side street that runs parallel to Arborway on the other side from the Arboretum.

The event takes place on the grass, so please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

Rain plan: This event will run rain or shine, but the performances will be canceled in the event of rain.
Accessibility: This program will take place on mowed grass in the Bradley Rosaceous Collection.
Audience: This event is appropriate for all ages.

Registration is not required but helps us plan and allows us to communicate any changes due to weather, etc.

### Help Us Keep This Going ###
If you’d like to support the community:

• Donate via DonorBox: https://donorbox.org/random-acts-of-connection-2026
• Support us by buying merch: https://randomactsofconnection.dashery.com/

Support is always optional. Showing up already matters.
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FAQ

1. What is the age range?
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2. Where do people meet?
   The exact meeting spot is shared in the Discussion section of the event once the hosts arrive at the location, unless otherwise specified. Please check there the day of the event.
3. I'm arriving late. How do I find the group?
   If you arrive late, please note that hosts are not responsible for helping attendees locate the group once the event has started. Hosts are focused on welcoming and facilitating those who arrived on time and may not be able to respond to messages.
   Any location updates will be posted in the event’s comment section. We strongly encourage arriving on time to ensure you can find the group and participate fully.
4. What about parking?
   Parking is your responsibility. We don’t manage or guarantee parking options for attendees. Check apps like SpotHero, ParkWhiz or BestParking.