Join the Arlington Public Library, National Park Service and Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail to celebrate Earth Month! 

Carillonneurs will perform live musical concerts on the 53-bell carillon while the tulips are in bloom. Presenters will host activities and present information on Earth Month, tulips and our local treasure—the Netherlands Carillon. 

Event will be held at the Netherlands Carillon, located off Marshall Drive, south of Marine Corps War Memorial & north of Arlington Cemetery.

Activities include:

  • Live carillon music
  • Crafts for kids
  • Watch tulips in bloom
  • Stroop waffles
  • Giveaways
  • Storytime (1 p.m.)

NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served activities while supplies last.

Event will be cancelled pending inclement weather. Check this event page for updates.

In partnership with the National Park Service and Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail. Stroop waffles graciously provided by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

For more information, contact 703-228-5710

Date:
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Netherlands Carillon: 327 Marshall Dr, Arlington, VA 22209
Library:
*Off-Site
Audience:
Events for Adults Events for Elementary Schoolers Events for High Schoolers Events for Middle Schoolers Good for Families
Categories:
Arts & Culture Community Resources History Kids Activities Sustainability & Environment
Calendar:
Arlington Public Library

Accommodations in the Library

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