The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia hosts the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival as a celebration of Japanese food, art, music and culture. The festival emphasizes the Japanese tradition “ohanami,” which includes parties with entertainment, food and drinks under the blossoming cherry trees in celebration of Spring’s return. Festival events include ikebana flower arranging, demonstrations of martial arts, a silent auction, the Cherry Blossom 5K, sushi-making classes, Dine Out Japan restaurant week, live music, dance performances and more.

The festival will run April 6-12 and the main event, Sakura Sunday, will be held on April 12 at the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park.

TreePhilly is a Philadelphia Parks and Recreation initiative that aims to increase tree growth in the city and improve air quality by giving homeowners free trees to plant anywhere on their property. Each spring the initiative holds a free tree giveaway, and this year, it will kick-off with a “Tree for All Party” in celebration of spring.

The event will be held March 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Yards Brewing Company. It will feature local brews, host tree-themed activities and hold tree-planting discussions in preparation for the free tree pick-up held April 11 at Bridesburg Recreation Center and Eastwick Regional Park.