Old Town Cocktail Week

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 […]

30th Annual Art on the Avenue

Del Ray

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 […]

Fall Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 […]

Old Town Oyster Week

6th Annual Old Town Oyster week will run from October 11th – 18th 2025 Oyster Shucking Competition will be held the morning of October 11th

Paws in the Park

Oronoco Bay Park 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 […]

Ethiopian Fall Festival 2025

Chinquapin Park 3210 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia

Join us for our 5th Annual Ethiopian Fall Festival on Sunday,October 12, 2025 in Alexandria, Virginia — a joyful, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and connection. Enjoy live music, traditional dance, delicious food, local […]

$10

Literary Libations | October Book Club

Morrison House Hotel 116 S Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Join fellow book lovers for Literary Libations, a free monthly book club hosted in the Parlor Room at The Study at Morrison House. Taking place one Wednesday each month, this gathering […]

HallowQueen Drag Brunch

King & Rye 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Get ready for a spellbinding morning of drag, drama, and delicious bites at our HallowQueen Drag Brunch! Things are getting spooky with our favorite queens. CAKE POP is back again as […]

$30

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA, United States

Visit Mount Vernon in Costume Collect candy in your special Mount Vernon treat bag around the historic grounds. This bag is required to collect candy. Snap a selfie at our […]

29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade

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, […]