Get ready for a family-friendly Halloween celebration at Alexandria Fall-O-Ween! This exciting event is packed with arts & crafts, delicious treats, and a day of fun for the whole family. Whether you’re looking to shop for handmade Halloween décor, indulge in sweet treats, or watch a costume parade, this festival has it all. Come enjoy a […]
The shelves have been restocked, the cocktails are being poured, and a new chapter is ready to be unlocked. This November, The Study at Morrison House invites you back into our best-kept secret for a new edition of our Banned Books Speakeasy: The Restricted Collection. As a haven for storytelling, The Study celebrates the freedom […]
A fun, family-friendly community race featuring a fast, flat 5K course and a 1K Kids Fun Run. Walk, run or cheer—and enjoy coffee, refreshments, games, giveaways and more!
Old Town Books is celebrating local non-profit publisher 1455 books and their Women Writers Anthology with an author reading! The event will start with a short Q&A with Hannah Grieco speaking with Sean Murphy, the editor and publisher. After, we will hear reading from several of the authors featured in the anthology. This event is […]
Where good books meet great drinks at The Study at Morrison House! 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 offers a relaxed and welcoming space to dive into your next read—whether […]
Celebrate Virginia Cider Week with a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House and on Queen Street in Old Town Alexandria. The event includes cider tastings, a souvineir cider glass, live music, tavern games, a food truck, and a little history too! This year, for the nations 250th anniversary, the VA250 Movile […]
Join Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Washington’s family, friends, and enslaved or hired staff. Talk with Continental Army soldiers to discover what life was like during the historic events of 1776. See the Mansion illuminated in the evening, explore […]
The magic of the season is calling and it's waiting inside our Winter Wonderland Igloos at King & Rye! Returning for the season, each private igloo has been transformed into a festive retreat inspired by enchanting winter escape destinations, creating the perfect setting for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, and seasonal sips. Step inside your own […]
Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and was named after Scotsman John Alexander who owned the land that became Alexandria. Today, the city continues celebrating its heritage with the iconic Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade sponsored by Wegmans on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through […]
Join us for our 5th Annual Holiday Makers Market with 50+ vendors, live music, great food, and family fun including crafts for the kids, face painting, story time and more! Admission is free and all are welcome. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and score some unique, local artisan-made gifts for friends and family.