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 it’s a timeless classic, a trending release, or the latest must-read from […]
Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week will take place January 23 – February 1, 2026. Stay tuned for news about participating restaurants. Alexandria Restaurant Week showcases the creativity of local chefs and breadth of international cuisine in neighborhoods throughout the city, including Old Town, Old Town North, Del Ray, Carlyle and Eisenhower, Arlandria-Chirilagua and the West End. […]
Four years after the passage of The National Historic Preservation Act, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) began a daunting task: the restoration of the Carlyle House, an Aquia creek stone building in Alexandria, VA. Fauber Garbee, Inc., Architects directed the extensive restoration and research of Carlyle’s 1753 home and the long forgotten […]
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 it’s a timeless classic, a trending release, or the latest must-read from […]
Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Old Town Alexandria, Virginia 2026 Parade Theme George Washington: Virginia’s Son ~ America’s Founding Father In honor of George Washington’s leading role in the founding of our country during its 250th Anniversary Year 2026 Grand Marshals Michael J. Elston, Esq., National President General, Sons of the […]
The ALX Dog Walk, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, strives to educate people in the DC/MD/VA region about plastic free and sustainable living through an annual event featuring a 2-mile dog walk and community/sustainability festival. We call this educational approach, #funactivism! The beloved ALX Dog Walk annual event returns on April 18, 2026 with an exciting new […]
The Organizing Committee is already preparing for the Seventh Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, with exciting new features planned to enhance the experience, elevate the event, and raise even more funds for Alexandria charities. The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style weekend begins with the High Octane […]