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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.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a special three-course dinner at Trademark honoring America's 250th anniversary and its orchard and distilling heritage. Make your reservations to secure your spot!
Discover one-of-a-kind artwork, handmade crafts, and unique gifts at the Artist Market on Saturday, November 7, from 12-4PM at John Carlyle Square (300 John Carlyle Street).
GW Art Therapy students will showcase and sell their creations, offering a great opportunity to support local student artists and find something special.
Get into the holiday spirit at Bright Nights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run from November 14 through January 3!
Interested in doing business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Join the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) on Tuesday, November 10, from 2-3PM at 1940 Duke St. for a free, hands-on workshop introducing Virginia's procurement process.
Skip the big-box store crowds and shop local this Black Friday! Plaid Friday on Friday, November 27, celebrates Alexandria's independent shops and small businesses with special offers and unique finds throughout the city.
The DASH Board of Directors is reviewing proposed service changes that could reduce operating costs by more than $1.9 million. Alexandria residents are encouraged to share their feedback through an online survey by November 10. Any approved changes would take effect no earlier than January 31, 2027.
Help bring holiday joy to Alexandria children and teens this season! From November 16 through December 14, Toys4ALX is collecting toys and gifts for approximately 650 children ages 0–12, along with gift cards for 200 additional youth ages 13–18.
Start Thanksgiving morning with a holiday tradition! The Alexandria Turkey Trot returns Thursday, November 26, from 7:30–11:30AM. Run or walk five miles through the heart of Del Ray, continuing a beloved Alexandria Thanksgiving tradition that dates back to 1975.
Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest nights out of the year! Celebrate the start of the holiday weekend at the Alexandria Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl on Wednesday, November 25, from 8PM–1AM.
In observance of Veterans Day on and Thanksgiving, the Duke Street Pedestrian Tunnel will be closed and the Carlyle shuttle service will not operate on the following dates: Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!