News Features & Highlights

Read more from local media about the cherry blossoms and the U District Cherry Blossom Festival!

2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in the News!

Secret Seattle | Cherry blossoms after dark: U District Cherry Blossom Festival debuts Night Blossoms event on March 21
Seattle Times | University of Washington cherry blossoms: Where to park, see webcams and more
The Daily | UW researchers discuss how ‘false spring’ could impact cherry blossom blooms
Seattle Met | Hanami How-To: A viewing guide for the UW Cherry Blossoms
National Today | Where and when to catch peak cherry blossom bloom across the US this Spring
KUOW | When will UW’s cherry blossoms bloom in 2026?
Secret Seattle | Don’t miss out on these top 15 things to do in Seattle this March
Seattle Times | Seattle-area spring bucket list items every local should try in 2026
Seattle Transit Blog | Friday Roundtable: cherry blossom season
SeattleMet | Things to do in Seattle this week
Secret Seattle | The Top 10 Things To Do In Seattle This Spring
KING 5 | Cherry blossom season officially underway
Seattle Times | Why Skagit Valley tulips and UW cherry blossoms are blooming early

Features from Previous Years

Get a feel for the event with these past features on the U District Cherry Blossom Festival and blooming of the iconic trees at University of Washington.

Secret Seattle: The U District Cherry Blossom Festival Returns To Seattle With Themed Treats This Month
KING 5: Peak bloom is around the corner: What to know about University of Washington’s cherry blossoms
KIRO 7: Seattle’s U District kicks off Cherry Blossom Festival
Seattle Met: A Viewing Guide for the UW Cherry Blossoms
Secret Seattle: Seattle’s University Of Washington Has A Cherry Blossom Livestream And We Can’t Stop Checking It
SeattleMet: A Viewing Guide for the UW Cherry Blossoms
UW Youtube: Cherry Blossoms 101 from a UW student tour guide
UW Daily: Campus cherry blossoms to begin blooming mid-March barring cold snaps
Curiocity: Spring is almost here & you can celebrate it at the U District Cherry Blossom Festival
Everout: Don’t Miss – U District Cherry Blossom Festival
The Seattle Times: Japanese cherry blossom festival
Hoodline: Seattle’s U District Blooms Anew with Cherry Blossom Festival and Cultural Celebrations
Fox 13 Seattle: U District Cherry Blossom Festival: What to know
KOMO News: U District springs into action with 3rd annual Cherry Blossom Festival
King 5 News: Peak bloom for UW cherry blossoms is here. Here’s what you should know
MyNorthwest: Catch the UW cherry blossoms before they’re gone
KUOW: Seattle cherry blossoms are nearing peak bloom 2024
SDOT Blog: Visiting the UW Cherry Blossom festival? Take transit, bike, walk, or roll – and enjoy more time celebrating spring!
KING 5: Businesses near UW hope cherry blossom season draws large crowds
Seattle Refined: Pink treats and petals: U District’s Cherry Blossom Festival returns for spring
Eater Seattle: The U District Cherry Blossom Festival Looks Delicious
Secret Seattle: The U District Cherry Blossom Festival Returns To Seattle Next Weekend
Seattle’s Child: 8 great places to see cherry blossoms around Seattle in the spring
Seattle Times: Where to see cherry blossoms in the Seattle area
KING 5: Guide for attending Cherry Blossom Festival at UW
CW 11 KSTW: U District Cherry Blossom Festival in full swing
425 Magazine: This Week in A&E: Cherry Blossoms,’Wizard of Oz,’ and a Bunny 5K
KOMO News: What’s Up This Weekend: Your Seattle Guide March 24-26
FOX Q13: Things to do this weekend: Spring festivals, Hidden Worlds exhibit
UW News: Cherry blossoms get new visitors’ website, are on track for early April peak bloom
Everout: March For Trans Lives | U District Cherry Blossom Festival | Linda From Work
Everout: Cherry Blossom Festival | Georgetown Bites | Holi Festival of Colors
Everout: The Top Events in Seattle this Week
Everout: Stranger Suggests: One Great Thing to Do Every Day this Week
Everout: Food News You Can Use
SEAToday: Editor’s Pick
Lao Ocean Video: Shows a quick walk from The Ave (University Way NE) to the UW Quad – the heart of the cherry blossom experience!