Experience new blooms at D.C.'s Lotus and Water Lily Festival

What's happening: The National Park Service's festival will run Saturday through July 22 in the gardens, which are home to a variety of lilies that live in the ponds year-round and make their appearance during the summer months.

• Expect to see a range of pink, green, and purple flowers.

Here are some events you can't miss:

• Free yoga among the lotuses at 9am on Saturday.
• Buddhist chanting at 10:15am on Sunday, followed by performers showcasing Thailand, China, India, and Bollywood dancing.
• Family-friendly ranger activities, including a beehive demonstration, art class, and a program on birds of prey from 8am to 4pm on July 19.
• East of the River Steel Band performs at 7pm on July 20.
• A drum circle at 11am on July 21.
• The festival's finale on July 22 will include a lineup of dancing from Corazón Folklorico, a chat on the history and culture of Indigenous people in D.C., and a live garden mural painting.

Of note: All events are free and no registration is required.