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 […]
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!
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.
Learn about local architecture as you decorate a flat “façade” (front) based on historic buildings around Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Ticket includes one flat gingerbread façade, all the supplies needed to decorate, and admission to the museum. Inspiring samples highlight architectural details you can recreate in candy and search for in the neighborhoods on your way […]
Join us at the biggest Christmas market in Old Town Alexandria, the Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show! This festive event is a holiday shopper’s dream, featuring tons of seasonal items like unique gifts, holiday décor, and more, all crafted by talented local artisans. With carolers filling the air with joyous tunes […]
Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Watch stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River and enjoy the atmospheric setting of an 18th-century military encampment. Greet General George Washington, visit with Aladdin the Camel, and take a tour of the Mansion illuminated in the evening. […]