We apologize for the inconvenience, but the interactive fountain at John Carlyle Square Park is waiting on repair parts in order to be turned on. We are hopeful that we will get the necessary repairs completed before July, but we are not able to provide a timeline at this point.
Read MoreThe City of Alexandria is constructing roadway, sidewalk, and bicycle facility improvements along portions of East Eisenhower Avenue between Mill Road and Holland Lane.
Read MoreMark your calendars for the Springtime Art Festival in John Carlyle Square Park!
All artwork is juried, which provides a higher level of quality, diversity and creativity of art on display, exemplifying the gifted artists in regions from all over the country.
The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, presented by Burke & Herbert Bank will be on May 22 from 10AM - 3PM.
Read MoreMark your calendars for a mom & daughter day at Whiskey & Oyster on May 7th! They will have a photo booth, prize giveaways, and local vendors on-site.
Read MoreThe City of Alexandria will kick off its 10th Annual Building Safety Month with a pop-up event in Market Square at 301 King Street on Friday, May 6 from 11AM - 2PM.
Spring has sprung and we want you to bike with us! Join WABA for their third annual Bike Anywhere Week, May 16th - 22nd!
Read MoreThe City of Alexandria is seeking public input on the pedestrians’ experience of crossing Eisenhower Avenue adjacent to the Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station.
Read MoreWe’re excited to welcome to Carlyle Crossing Wegmans to the Carlyle Community. Wegmans will officially open on May 11, 2022 at 9AM.
Read MoreEach year the Carlyle Council is required to survey our employees and residents to see how they commute. This year we will be giving away a digital $5.00 gift card to Starbucks for your time to take our commuting survey. The digital gift cards will be emailed out each week from respondents from the week before. The email will be coming from thecarlylecommunity@carlylecouncil.com so be on the lookout!
Read MoreOn April 27th, we are celebrating 12 years of Spring2ACTion. Join us in giving back to the community we love and let generosity shine! The Carlyle Council is joining up with the Eisenhower Partnership for our first year of being involved in Spring2Action!
Read MoreLook no further - we've got all the events you're looking for from HomeGrown restaurant group!
Download the PDF of April's events at Whiskey & Oyster, Pork Barrel BBQ, Holy Cow, Tequila & Taco, and Sweet Fire Donna's!
Old Town Alexandria Fine Art & Design Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in John Carlyle Square in Alexandria, VA from 11AM – 5PM! This event is free of charge.
The event will welcome over one hundred (100) artisans and crafters, independent consultants, and other local small businesses. From handmade, unique jewelry, to oil and watercolor art, home décor, artisanal items, clothing and accessories, and much more, they bring you an array of locally created products which will certainly help you find the best gifts for Mother’s Day!
Lace up your running shoes for the 2022 PNC Parkway Classic on April 24! The Parkway Classic 5K course now starts and finishes at Oronoco Bay Park with a scenic and one-of-a-kind course through historic Old Town, Alexandria. Meanwhile, the 10-miler starts at George Washington’s Mount Vernon and finishes at Oronoco Bay Park with a scenic point-to-point course down the George Washington Memorial Parkway and through Old Town. Virtual options are available for 5k and 10-miler. The exciting 600-meter Kid's Dash is designed for kids 12 and under (one parent is welcome to run alongside their little ones; no registration required).
Read MoreThe Northern Virginia (NOVA) Motorcycle Skills Training and Competition is hosting an event on April 21 – 23, 2022 right here in Alexandria, VA. The goal is to provide an exceptional event for both law enforcement motor officers and civilian riders to train and compete. Please visit www.varodeo.com for all the latest information, hotels, parking and most important, to register!
Read MoreThe inaugural 2-mile ALX Dog Walk along the breathtaking Waterfront Walk in historic Old Town Alexandria will be held on April 2nd! Walkers and their pooches (or without a pooch!) follow the Waterfront Walk in Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town, head toward the Robinson Landing Pier, where they will parade by a judging panel for fun prizes, and then return to the Park for an Awards Celebration hosted by Monte Durham, "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta", and music, hundreds of dogs, treats and more.
Read MoreThe City of Alexandria unveiled its newest public art installation, “I Love You,” in Alexandria’s Waterfront Park (1 Prince St.) on March 25. This new temporary installation by Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt of R&R STUDIOS is the fourth in the “Site See: New Views in Old Town” annual public art series. R&R STUDIOS was selected to create this site-specific artwork by a community task force with approval from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. The installation will be on display through November 2022, and accessible from 5AM – 10PM daily.
Read MoreDASH is seeking public input on potential service changes for its FY 2023 – FY 2028 Transit Development Plan (TDP). The TDP is an annual document that summarizes any proposed service changes for the following fiscal year.
Read MoreMark your calendars! Bike to Work Day is May 20, 2022. You can register starting March 7th on the Bike to Work Day website. Be sure to select the Carlyle Pit Stop in order to get your free t-shirt here in John Carlyle Square Park!
The African American Heritage Park is currently closed due to Hooffs Run Interceptor construction. Work began at the Hooffs run site the week of February 28 with crews mobilizing to the African American Heritage Park Construction Staging Area.. Initial activity included establishment of a fence around the site, mobilization of equipment, and site preparation.
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