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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.
Planned infrastructure upgrades south of Washington, D.C.’s Union Station will result in schedule adjustments impacting service to and from Virginia from October 16–26. The work is part of ongoing improvements designed to support more reliable service, and we appreciate your patience during the construction.
Get ready for a morning of movement, wellness, and community in the heart of Carlyle on Saturday, October 24 from 10AM – 1PM.
SOMA Wellness Club and MuVe Studios are bringing a full outdoor social wellness experience to Courthouse Square Park, featuring fitness on the lawn, cold plunges, a live DJ, local vendors, and more.
Make your Wednesday afternoon a little more local at the King Street Station Farmers Market (1800 Diagonal Road), happening every Wednesday from 3 – 7PM through October 28.
Browse a selection of local and regional farmers, producers, and artisans offering fresh produce, baked goods, self-care products, and other locally made goods.
Stop by, shop local, and discover something new each week
Get ready for Old Town Oyster Week, a weeklong celebration of one of the Chesapeake region’s favorite delicacies!
From October 10–17, enjoy local oysters, shucking competitions, special events, and exclusive oyster-focused specials throughout Old Town.
Whether you’re an oyster enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, Old Town Oyster Week is a great way to enjoy local flavors and experience the best of Alexandria’s waterfront community.
The 1980s are calling, and they want you here!
Join Trademark for Trademark Music Club: 1980s on Friday, October 30 at 6PM for a four-course pairing dinner inspired by four music greats. Enjoy four artists, four songs, four courses, and four drinks for a night of food, music, and ’80s nostalgia.
The evening will also feature live music, prizes, and giveaways. Dress up in your best ’80s style to increase your chances of winning!
Tickets are limited, so don’t miss your chance to party like it’s 1989!
Transportation Week is a great opportunity to explore ways to get around Alexandria while using less energy and producing fewer emissions.
Interested in electric vehicles or e-bikes? Test drive an EV or e-bike at the EV Ride & Drive at Lindsay Motors on October 4 or Carlyle Square on October 7.
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.