The Center for Alexandria's Children and The Fund for Alexandria’s Child are proud to announce the opening of ALX Closet, a new Clothing & Resource Center located at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, 5th Floor).

Need a place to unwind with your co-workers after work? Want to treat your team after getting through a tough deadline?

Lost Boy Cider has a special offer for corporate groups of 10-15 on Mondays and Tuesdays! Email alyson@lostboycider.com to find out more.

Join us at the Carlyle Commuter Fun Fair as we celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 4 - 7 PM in John Carlyle Square Park (300 John Carlyle Square Park)!

The Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA wants to keep you, your family, and your pets safe during your Fourth of July celebrations. AFD is reminding those who visit, live and work in the City of Alexandria that it is illegal to possess, sell, store, or use any fireworks within the city limits – including sparklers, novelty items, or any fireworks that can be otherwise legally purchased in neighboring jurisdictions.

Join the Eisenhower Partnership for a movie night showing of Up on July 20th! The event begins at 7:30 PM and movie will being at 8:30 PM.

There will be cider for sale by Lost Boy Cider and a food truck on site!

To learn more about the Eisenhower Partnership, visit their website.

The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 275th and the USA’s 248th birthday on Saturday, July 13, at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.). The event includes live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and ends with the grand finale -- a fireworks display at 9:30 PM. Admission is free.

Join Sweet Fire Donna's on Saturday, July 27th from 12-3 PM for a patio pig roast!

Port City Brewing Company invites you to their 11th Annual Old Town Pub Crawl on Saturday, July 20th! One day, one crawl, eight stops. They will have two Port City Brewing Company pub crawl guides at participating bars and restaurants.

The new ALX Open Rewards program has been launched by the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership. Through the pilot program, residents and visitors will earn cash rewards by shopping and dining at participating locally-owned businesses.

Kick off summer with the return of the Portside in Old Town Summer Festival on June 21 and 22. This free festival features an array of live music, local craft beer from Port City Brewing Company and fun for the whole family on the Alexandria waterfront.

Volunteer Alexandria is thrilled to present the Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair June 8, 2024, from 10AM until 6PM at Waterfront Park located at 1 Prince Street on the Potomac River.

Innovation Academy, sponsored by Building Momentum, is a youth education program focused on problem-solving designed to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and innovation among students.

Thank you to all the participants in the 2024 Bike to Work Day event! We're so glad you joined us and can't wait to see you again next year!

Each year the Carlyle Council is required to survey our employees and residents to see how they commute. Your feedback directly helps improve our Transportation Management Program, and how we as a community get to and from Carlyle. If you know anyone else who lives or works here - make sure to share this link with them, too!

The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation & Environmental Services is reaching out to the community for input regarding the concept design options proposed for the Holland Lane Corridor Improvements Project. The purpose of this project is to create a safer, more accessible, and comfortable travel experience for people of all ages, abilities and travel modes along Holland Lane, from Duke Street to Eisenhower Avenue.  

Come take part in the PNC Parkway Classic on April 28th! This scenic race course through Alexandria. The 5K race will start and end at Oronoco Bay Park. There are also options to run the 10mi race from Mount Vernon to Oronoco Bay Park as well as a 600 meter kids dash. Register today!

The Third Annual ALX Dog Walk happens Saturday, April 20, 2024, 7 AM–11 AM in Old Town Alexandria, VA!

Join for this leisurely walking tour of Old Town Alexandria during Historic Garden Week from April 20-27 which includes private townhomes and secluded gardens along the historic district's tree-lined streets.

Join the City of Alexandria us as they commemorate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day with a month full of environmentally focused events, activities, and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision in which Alexandria’s residents, businesses, and City government participate in a vibrant community that is always mindful of the needs and lifestyle of the generations to come. We all need to do our part and what better way than through fun, educational, and engaging opportunities.

Eisenhower Partnership, a non-profit advocacy organization promoting local businesses and development of the Eisenhower Valley in Alexandria, VA, partners with Saltbox, a hybrid warehouse and office space, resumes with its first ever inaugural Rock The Ave Block Party, Saturday April 20, 2024 from 12-4PM (and rain date on April 27th)