Don't miss the 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 26 at 2PM. This event is family and pet friendly so bring you rchildren, pets, and decorated strollers to march and show off their costumes! This parade ends with live music and an award presentation at the Mount Vernon Rec Center field. This hometown favorite event is a must-see!

Step into a world where science gets spooky! Now in its 10th year, the Spooky Mad Science Expo brings hundreds of curious minds together for an afternoon of hands-on experiments, glowing demonstrations, and Halloween-inspired STEM fun. Check out this free event on October 18 from 3-7PM that features 100+ STEAM stations led by universities, nonprofits, federal and local agencies & teen STEM teams.

Get your four-legged friends ready - Paws in the Park returns on Sunday, October 12 from 11AM-4PM! Paws in the Park is afree, fun-filled day for the whole family (including pets), featuring entertainment and live music, activities, food and drink, vendors, shopping, and adorable adoptable animals!

Join Elaine’s Literary Salon and Made in Alexandria for the first-ever Alexandria Book & Craft Festival on October 18 from 10AM-4PM! Meet 25 authors and 15 artists showcasing their books and artwork, all available for purchase. Enjoy delicious food from Elaine’s while exploring this free, family-friendly celebration in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District.

Seafood lovers, rejoice! Old Town Oyster Week returns for its 6th year, celebrating everything oysters. The week kicks off on October 11 with a thrilling Oyster Shucking Competition, followed by seven days of delicious flavors, culinary events, and community fun. Don’t miss this week-long oyster extravaganza!

Raise a stein and celebrate fall at Oktoberfest at Aslin! Mark your calendars, on Saturday, October 4th, from 12-5PM, They'll be serving up German-style beers that are sure to impress even the most seasoned stein-hoisters.paired with delicious sausages and pierogis. Try your hand at Games of Strength, groove to live music, and soak up the festive atmosphere. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and get ready for a day of fun and maybe a little dancing!

Step back into the roaring ’20s at Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy Night a night of jazz, ragtime, and speakeasy-style fun! Join the friends, board, and staff of the Lee-Fendall House Museum in their historic garden for the return of Alexandria's best party on Saturday, October 4th at 7PM.

Captain Gregory’s and Global Spirits presents Old Town Cocktail Week from September 25th - October 5th!

It 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 enjoy a staycation at one of the participating hotels with a stay and play package specially curated for Old Town Cocktail Week.

Check out the full list of events at the Old Town Cocktail Week website.

Negroni Week returns from September 22-28! Trademark - An American Brasseriewill be joining thousands of bars and restaurants around the world in celebrating the Negroni while supporting Slow Food USA’s mission to foster a more equitable and sustainable world of food and beverage. Trademark will donate $1 to Slow Food for every Lo-Fi Londoner Negroni sold during Negroni Week! 

Enjoy more than 25 vendors, food, music, and activities at Port City's Make in ALX Fall Maker's Market on September 6th from 12-5PM. This event is kid and pet-friendly!

Make your own charm bracelet, create a relief print, design your own tote bag and much more. Special thanks to event sponsors Williams Professional Painting and Willway Services!