Arlington, Virginiatulips
at the Netherlands Carillon
Out of season: the next tulips season is in 2027.
Right now in Arlington · September
185days to the next tulips seasonusually from April
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:23 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Where to see it: Flower beds around the carillon. Hundreds of tulips bloom here each spring.
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How we know
National Park Service, Netherlands Carillon (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Tulip Festival at the Netherlands Carillon (2026) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28)
Questions people ask
Is it blooming in Arlington right now?
Not now: the tulips season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 185 days (usually from April).
What is the Netherlands Carillon?
A bell tower given by the Netherlands after World War II as a symbol of freedom and friendship; its 53 bells hang in an open steel tower.Source: National Park Service, Netherlands Carillon ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Are there tulips every year?
Yes: each spring, hundreds of tulips bloom in the flower beds around the carillon, the Park Service says.Source: National Park Service, Tulip Festival at the Netherlands Carillon (2026) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Arlington?
Flower beds around the carillon: hundreds of tulips bloom here each spring.