• Literary Libations | December Book Club

    Morrison House Hotel 116 S Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

    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 BookTok. […]

  • Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

    George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Experience an Evening of Illuminations & Fireworks Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations.  Historic spaces throughout the estate will be aglow and illuminated, creating a festive atmosphere that will delight guests of all ages! Watch a Nighttime Fireworks Show Enjoy spectacular holiday fireworks, […]

  • Preservation of Carlyle House: What if we could do it over?

    Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

    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 […]

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  • 2026 George Washington Birthday Parade

    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 […]

  • ALX Dog Walk

    Oronoco Bay Park 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA, United States

    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 […]