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29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade

Bailey Kormick — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

One of Del Ray’s favorite traditions, the 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2pm along Mount Vernon Avenue, beginning at E. Bellefonte Avenue. Children, pets, and decorated strollers are invited to march and show off their costumes! This parade ends with live music and an award presentation at the Mount Vernon Rec Center field. This hometown favorite event is a must-see!

BEST DECORATED HOUSE & BUSINESS CONTESTS: For over 30 years, local residents and businesses have gone all out decorating for Halloween, competing for bragging rights for best decorated house and business. NEW THIS YEAR: special awards category — Best Use of a Small Space. Stay tuned for details on entering. Thank you to The Jen Walker Team for sponsoring this favorite tradition!

HALLOWEEN PARADE STROLLER/GROUP CONTEST: Registration for the Stroller/Group Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Stroller registration takes place starting at 1pm at the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Howell Avenues; look for signage. All strollers must be registered by 1:30pm; strollers will then line up on Howell to be judged prior to the parade. There is no fee to register. Stroller Competition Categories: Creative, Humorous, Best Group or Family, Less is More, and Overall. Thank you to Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga for sponsoring this spirited competition!

HALLOWEEN PARADE PET COSTUME CONTEST: Registration for the Pet Costume Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Pet entries must be registered by 1:30pm at the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Howell Avenues; look for signage. Pets will be judged immediately at the end of the parade route. There is no fee to register. Pet Costume Categories: Creative, Team, How Could You Do This To Me?, and Vola Lawson Best of Show. Special thanks to Your Dog’s Best Friends/The Dog Store for sponsoring this pawsome contest!

HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT: Walk the Avenue (in costume or not!) and find Halloween-themed items in Del Ray’s decorated businesses and hand-painted windows; five winners (randomly selected from all entries) will receive a $50 gift card to their favorite Del Ray business. Stay tuned for more details!

DONATE A COSTUME FOR LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED: Every year, the Del Ray Business Association works with local non-profits to ensure that all neighborhood children have a Halloween costume. Stay tuned for more details!

This Halloween fun would not be possible without the support of our small business sponsors. Be sure to thank them!

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Paws in the Park

Bailey Kormick — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Pup-kin Spice and Everything Nice! Fall Festival “Paws in the Park” is October 12

Paws in the Park returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria on Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and promises to be an even bigger paw-ty than previous years!

This annual event celebrates northern Virginia’s love for animals and offers attendees a one-of-a-kind family and pet-friendly free fall festival featuring vendors, adoptable animals, and a variety of entertainment and live music for kids and adults.

Along with many local artisans, nonprofits, and animal-focused businesses, Paws in the Park will host food and beverage vendors, too. Attendees can pack a picnic and also savor drinks and food from local cideries, breweries, wineries, bakeries, food trucks, and more while enjoying the day’s entertainment and shopping.

The first 1,000 attendees at Paws in the Park will receive a one-of-a-kind swag bag. Paws in the Park is open to leashed, well-behaved pets of all types. More information about this year’s festival can be found at www.PawsintheParkVA.com.

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23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival

Bailey Kormick — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

John Carlyle Square is a vibrant mixed-use community located in the Eisenhower East district of Alexandria. This neighborhood, situated in the historic Old Town, boasts numerous natural open spaces and parks, along with a retail and entertainment center that caters to both local residents and visitors from the surrounding areas. Alexandria is celebrated as one of the leading artistic centers in the nation. The artwork showcased here is selected through a juried process, ensuring a high standard of quality, diversity, and creativity, highlighting the talents of artists from across the country. This art show is recognized as one of the top 100 in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

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