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Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a day full of creativity and charm at the Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair! Held at the picturesque John Carlyle Square Park, this event is the perfect way to enjoy spring while finding unique treasures for the special moms in your life or yourself!
Northern Virginia’s premier spring running event is back! Take on the PNC Alexandria Half Marathon through the heart of Old Town and along the scenic George Washington Parkway, or opt for the 5K to enjoy a shorter course highlighting Old Town’s charm. A post-race party will follow for all participants. Register and join in on the run on Sunday, April 26 at 7AM.
Join Tequila & Taco on May 2nd as they transform their patio into a Cinco de Mayo block party destination!
This Mother’s Day, skip the ordinary and treat the moms in your life to a brunch experience that feels as special as they are. Located in the heart of Carlyle, Trademark is hosting a thoughtfully curated Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it’s the perfect way to celebrate in style.
Join Tequila & Taco on Monday, May 2nd from 12-8PM for a Cinco de Mayo celebration with a full Block Patio Party including giveaways, free sombreros, games, and more. No reservations needed – just bring the energy!
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Long Bridge Project is a 1.8-mile rail improvement designed to ease one of the East Coast’s most significant rail bottlenecks.
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To mark this historic milestone, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, is launching the America 250 City Art Poster Project.
Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a day full of creativity and charm at the Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair! Held at John Carlyle Square Park on Saturday, April 25 from 11AM-5PM, this event is the perfect way to enjoy spring while finding unique treasures for the special moms in your life or yourself!
Join Trademark Eat & Drink for an unforgettable evening of live music, giveaways, and prizes at this one-of-a-kind Fab Four Course Cocktail Pairing Dinner on Friday, April 17 at 6PM.
Get involved in your community with the Board Impact Program (BIP). The program offers a structured pathway for professionals to build leadership skills while supporting local nonprofit organizations. Participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to serve as effective nonprofit board members. Applications are due by April 15, 2026.
The Carlyle Pit Stop is gearing up to be one of the most vibrant stops in the region for Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15 (6–9 AM) and there’s still room for a few more businesses to join us and get in front of hundreds of engaged riders through our new interactive Bingo experience, designed to drive traffic and meaningful connections at every booth.
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) will host a soft opening of its newest initiative, the People of Hope Museum, March 23 in the lot at the corner of Eisenhower Avenue and Anchor Street next to the Eisenhower Metro Station. You're invited to attend during the opening hours of 9:30-11:30 am or 1-3:30 pm.
Step inside some of Old Town Alexandria’s most beautiful private spaces during Historic Garden Week of Virginia. The week of April 18-25, 2026 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM, five historic homes and gardens will open to the public, showcasing stunning spring landscapes and interiors.