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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]