Old Town Oyster Week

by Bailey Kormick | Sep 16, 2025

6th Annual Old Town Oyster week will run from October 11th – 18th 2025 Oyster Shucking Competition will be held the morning of October 11th

Old Town Cocktail Week

by Bailey Kormick | Sep 16, 2025

Presented By Suntory Global Spirits in partnership with Captain Gregory’s, Old Town Cocktail Week is a celebration of the imagination and innovation within Alexandria’s cocktail scene. Grab a featured cocktail from one of the over 40 participating restaurants or join...

Paws in the Park

by Bailey Kormick | Sep 16, 2025

Pup-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...

Ethiopian Fall Festival 2025

by Bailey Kormick | Sep 16, 2025

Join 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,...

30th Annual Art on the Avenue

by Bailey Kormick | Sep 16, 2025

The 30th Annual Art on the Avenue, the region’s top arts festival, takes place Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.   Held each fall on Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues, Art on the Avenue strives to reflect the...