The City will celebrate its 276th and the USA’s 249th birthday on Saturday, July 12, at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.). Experience this one-of-a-kind Alexandria event with your family. The evening includes live music, food and drink vendors, and ends with the grand finale — a fireworks display on the Potomac River at 9:30 […]
Join three historic houses of Old Town — Freedom House, Morrison House, and Spite House — for a special fundraiser benefiting the Freedom House Museum Rehabilitation Project. Spend the afternoon at the storied Morrison House, where history and storytelling come together in a one-of-a-kind event. Enjoy a panel discussion: John Wasowicz shares his insights into the 7th […]
Music and Lyrics by Cindy Lauper / Book by Harvey Fierstein Directed by Kevin Sockwell Choreographed by Michael Page / Music Directed by Aimee Faulkner Produced by Amber Champ and […]
Pack your picnic blanket and bring your friends and family to Beats, Bites, and Brews at John Carlyle Square Park in Old Town Alexandria! This laid-back, fun-filled event is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful summer day with live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of local art and crafts. Beats, Bites & […]
*DUE TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9TH* Join us for our community first Black Book Block Party - a day festival featuring Black authors, bookstores, creative vendors, libraries, games & prizes, and so much more! We are partnering with Cozy Girl Book Club to bring you the best book block party of […]
Save the date and join the fun and vibrant Del Ray community for a special summer event, featuring live music in outdoor restaurant venues along the Avenue! the 5th Annual Bands & Brews: Del Ray’s Summer Bar Crawl takes place on Saturday, August 16 from 12:30-6pm.
Shop for Plants Grown at Mount Vernon The cooler fall weather makes it a great time to plant perennials, trees, and shrubs! In addition to heirloom plants, we sell many plants native to our region that are beautiful and support the local insect, bird, and wildlife population. The General's Choice Plant Line The exclusive General's […]
Join Us for the 10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run The race will include a 10-miler and a 5K on Sunday, September 7, 2025. 10-miler race starts at 7:15 a.m. 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. The racecourse includes both lanes of a 5-mile stretch of the George Washington Parkway from the GW Parkway Circle […]
Experience an 18th-Century Marketplace Take in the sights and sounds of the marketplace on Mount Vernon's 12-acre field while you explore thousands of unique colonial items. You'll have the opportunity to chat with the expert artisans and watch some of them demonstrate their craft using 18th-century techniques right in front of you. Throughout the marketplace, […]
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 […]