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Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Alexandria Oktoberfest! Celebrate the season with the best of German culture, food, music, and fun at the beautiful John Carlyle Square in Alexandria. This family-friendly event captures the unmistakable spirit of Bavarian merriment with traditional music, lively entertainment, and a lively beer garden. Whether you're here to enjoy the delicious food, shop for unique handmade crafts, or dance to the rhythms of authentic German tunes, there's something for everyone.
Free to attend, the Festival Features a juried selection of artwork from local and national fine artists. See thousands of pieces, all made in the USA, across every medium. Offerings include, but are not limited to: life-sized sculpture, paintings, jewelry, pottery, and textiles.
This fall event is similar the caliber to the Springtime Alexandria Old Town Art Festival. It offers the same quality of artwork. This festival been has been voted as one of the top-ranked art festivals in the nation by “Sunshine Artist Magazine.”
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 spooktacular day with arts, crafts, treats, and lots of Halloween fun for the whole family!
Come celebrate the magic of the season with us at the Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show! There’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event, so bring the whole family for a day of festive shopping, fun activities, and holiday cheer.
Bring the family to Bright Horizons Old Town Alexandria for the Fall Family Festival on Thursday, September 24, from 4–6PM.
Make new connections, talk with other parents, and get to know your community. Kids can also enjoy hands-on fall activities while families come together for an afternoon of fun.
The City of Alexandria will hold its 25th annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, from 10–11AM at 3600 Wheeler Ave.
Join the Eisenhower Partnership for breakfast and conversation with Alexandria’s Director of Planning and Zoning, Paul Stoddard, on Wednesday, October 7, from 8–9:30AM at The Garden by Building Momentum in Alexandria.
Join communities across the country on Saturday, September 12, from 10AM–1PM for a volunteer opportunity at Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes St., as we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Volunteers will help clean headstones and beautify the cemetery grounds in tribute to military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Last call for summer music at Carlyle Crossing!
The Summer Concert Series returns to Carlyle Crossing at 2455 Mandeville Ln. on Thursday, September 3, and Thursday, September 17, from 6–8PM.
Take part in the George Washington Patriot Run on Sunday, September 13, from 7–11AM at Mount Vernon.
Choose between a 10-miler or 5K and cross the finish line with the Mansion in view. Participants will receive a t-shirt and medal, and the Finish Festival will feature music, food and beverage concessions, with a free beer for each runner.
Head to Montgomery Park at 901 N Royal St. on Thursday, September 17, from 4–8PM for Taste of Old Town North.
This free, family- and pet-friendly event features food and drink tastings, interactive art activities, and live music.
Guests will enjoy bites from restaurants including Jula’s on the Potomac, Hank’s Oyster Bar, and other local favorites.
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Duke Street Pedestrian Tunnel will be closed and the Carlyle shuttle service will not operate Monday, September 7.
We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!
Made in ALX is back at Port City Brewing for the Fall Maker’s Market on Saturday, September 12, from 12–5PM at 3950 Wheeler Ave.
Shop more than 25 local vendors while enjoying food and music. Guests can also participate in hands-on activities including making charm bracelets, creating a relief print, designing a tote bag, and more.
Artists and art lovers of all ages are invited to the 3rd Annual Chalk-A-Block on Saturday, September 19, from 11AM–2PM at Current, 1055 N Fairfax St.
Dedicated community chalk areas will invite children and adults to create their own masterpieces. The event will also feature chalk artists, live music from The Okays, local makers and artists showcasing their works, and an array of food and drinks for sale from neighborhood favorites Jula’s on the Potomac, Hank’s Oyster Bar, Hank’s Pasta Bar, and Royal Restaurant.