You don’t have to travel to Washington, DC, to see a stunning display of cherry blossoms this spring. You can enjoy the lush pink blooms in New Jersey at the 2022 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, held in Newark’s Branch Brook Park from Saturday, April 2-Sunday, April 10.
The event features two festivals-within-the-festival—Essex County Family Day and Bloomfest—both of which offer plenty of family fun, including performances, bounce houses, a nearby playground, live music, and Japanese cultural demonstrations. It all takes place under the fragrant canopy of the sprawling park’s 5,000 cherry blossom trees—the largest collection in the country.
Read on for an overview of Branch Brook Park and the festival, along with tips for visiting with kids, and find more seasonal must-dos in our Guide to Spring Activities in New Jersey.
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