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
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Paws in the Park
Oronoco Bay Park 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesPup-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 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and promises to be an even bigger paw-ty than previous years! This annual event celebrates northern Virginia’s love […]
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Ethiopian Fall Festival 2025
Chinquapin Park 3210 King Street, Alexandria, VirginiaJoin 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 vendors, kids’ activities, and access to vital resources. Everyone is welcome! Admission: $10 per person. || Free for Children under 10 years old.
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Literary Libations | October Book Club
Morrison House Hotel 116 S Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJoin 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 BookTok. […]
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HallowQueen Drag Brunch
King & Rye 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesGet 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 host with special performances by Druex Sidor and Daya B. Tease! 🧛 Dress Code: Come dressed in your Halloween best! Unleash your inner monster, diva, or mythical […]
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Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA, United StatesVisit 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 straw bale selfie station in front of the Mansion on the bowling green. Share your snapshot with us on social media using #MVHalloween. Watch your […]
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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, pets, and decorated strollers are invited to march and show off their costumes! This parade ends with live music and an award presentation at the Mount Vernon […]
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Poe in Alexandria
Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA, United StatesDon’t miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre – Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz’s performance has been lauded […]
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Literary Libations | November Book Club
FeaturedMorrison House Hotel 116 S Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJoin 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 BookTok. […]
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WICKED Drag Brunch at King & Rye
FeaturedKing & Rye 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesWe might not have hallowed halls and vine-draped walls like Dear Old Shiz, but we do have fabulous drag queens who plan to Defy Gravity and themed cocktails that will have you Dancing Through Life! For One Short Day in Old Town Alexandria, we're bringing the Emerald City to life to fill King & Rye […]
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