King & Rye is 5 – Join Us for a Month-Long Celebration! 🎉 This September, we’re raising a glass to five flavorful years in Old Town — and we want you to celebrate with us all month long! ✨EVERY TABLE WINS!Throughout September, every table will receive a special surprise — from percentages off your meal […]
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 […]
Presented By Suntory Global Spirits in partnership with Captain Gregory’s, Old Town Cocktail Week is a celebration of the imagination and innovation within Alexandria’s cocktail scene. Grab a featured cocktail […]
*Alexandria Oktoberfest - Prost to a Day of Bavarian Fun! 🥨🎶🍺* Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Alexandria Oktoberfest! Celebrate the season with the best of German culture, food, music, and fun at the beautiful John Carlyle Square in Alexandria. This family-friendly event captures the unmistakable spirit of Bavarian merriment with traditional music, […]
The 30th Annual Art on the Avenue, the region’s top arts festival, takes place Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. Held each fall on Mount […]
Sample Virginia-Made Wines Bring a blanket and relax on the east lawn overlooking the beautiful views of the Potomac River. Sample wines from Virginia wineries and take home your very own commemorative wine glass (guests must be prepared to show identification for wine service). Throughout the night, enjoy live music by Bruce Ewan and the […]
6th Annual Old Town Oyster week will run from October 11th – 18th 2025 Oyster Shucking Competition will be held the morning of October 11th