BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Morrison House - ECPv6.15.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://morrisonhouse.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Morrison House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019 DTSTAMP:20251017T023930 CREATED:20250916T205637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T205637Z UID:26323-1760140800-1760831999@morrisonhouse.com SUMMARY:Old Town Oyster Week DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Old Town Oyster week will run from October 11th – 18th 2025 \nOyster Shucking Competition will be held the morning of October 11th URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/old-town-oyster-week/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Foodie Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morrisonhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/shutterstock_2152259157-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T140000 DTSTAMP:20251017T023930 CREATED:20250825T195756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T195758Z UID:26139-1761390000-1761400800@morrisonhouse.com SUMMARY:HallowQueen Drag Brunch DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spellbinding morning of drag\, drama\, and delicious bites at our HallowQueen Drag Brunch! \nThings are getting spooky with our favorite queens. CAKE POP is back again as host with special performances by Druex Sidor and Daya B. Tease! \n🧛 Dress Code: Come dressed in your Halloween best! Unleash your inner monster\, diva\, or mythical creature. We’re rolling out the red carpet for our costume contest\, where creativity reigns supreme. Whether you’re a classic ghoul\, a pop culture icon\, or something entirely out-of-this-world\, we want to see your best Halloween looks! Gift card prizes will be awarded to the top two costumes! \nTickets are $30.00 with a $25 food & beverage minimum at King & Rye. \nWe recommend buying your groups tickets together to ensure your party will be sat together. Note\, smaller parties may be seated with other small parties. URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/hallowqueen-drag-brunch/ LOCATION:King & Rye\, 480 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://morrisonhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="King & Rye":MAILTO:info@kingandrye.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000 DTSTAMP:20251017T023930 CREATED:20250630T143129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T143130Z UID:25852-1761400800-1761411600@morrisonhouse.com SUMMARY:Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION:Visit Mount Vernon in Costume\n\n\n\n\n\nCollect candy in your special Mount Vernon treat bag around the historic grounds. This bag is required to collect candy.\nSnap a selfie at our straw bale selfie station in front of the Mansion on the bowling green. Share your snapshot with us on social media using #MVHalloween.\nWatch your children in a Costume Parade on the historic grounds at 4 p.m.\nStop by the Discovery Cart on the north lane.\nGreet Lady Washington in the upper garden.\n\nCelebrate Halloween with 18th-Century Entertainment\n\nWatch a Punch & Judy puppet show\, one of Washington’s favorites\, on the bowling green.\nWatch 18th-century conjuror Mr. Peter Gardiner present his magic show.\nHear Music of the Revolution\, featuring the fife and drums\, at 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.\n\nParticipate in Activities on the 12-Acre Field\n\nHelp with soap-making using 18th-century techniques.\nWatch sparks fly in demonstrations at the blacksmith shop in the historic area.\nLearn about Mount Vernon’s horses and how we care for them.\nSee an 18th-century bake oven demonstration with Justin Cherry from Half Crown Bakehouse.\n\nTrick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon takes place rain or shine.  \nPlease note that candy may contain peanuts or tree nuts. Supplies are subject to change. While supplies last. URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/trick-or-treating-at-mount-vernon/ LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Mount Vernon Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morrisonhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/002-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20251017T023930 CREATED:20250916T211637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T211637Z UID:26327-1761487200-1761498000@morrisonhouse.com SUMMARY:29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION: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! \nBEST 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! \nHALLOWEEN 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! \nHALLOWEEN 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! \n\n\n\n\n\nHALLOWEEN 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! \n\n\n\n\n\nDONATE 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! \n\n\n\n\n\nThis Halloween fun would not be possible without the support of our small business sponsors.  Be sure to thank them! URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/29th-annual-del-ray-halloween-parade/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Community,Fall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morrisonhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/711e1270-drd-oct-2024-2023-parade-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T213000 DTSTAMP:20251017T023930 CREATED:20250916T212214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T212214Z UID:26330-1761768000-1761859800@morrisonhouse.com SUMMARY:Poe in Alexandria DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre – Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories\, poems\, musings\, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz’s performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p.m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m. Wine and beer bar will be available before the show (credit and cash accepted). URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/poe-in-alexandria/ LOCATION:Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum\, 201 S Washington St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Fall,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://morrisonhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wp2328070-edgar-allan-poe-wallpapers.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR