First Night Alexandria

Alexandria’s holiday capstone event, First Night Alexandria, is coming back to Old Town on December 31, 2021! This signature New Year’s Eve celebration showcases and supports the performing and lively arts with a day and evening full of curated entertainment that is family-friendly and affordable. First Night Alexandria a local nonprofit organization and this event is made possible due […]

Alexandria Restaurant Week

Alexandria Restaurant Week Returns with $35 Prix Fixe Menu Offerings Available In-Person and To-Go Nearly 70 Restaurants to Participate January 21-30, 2022 Enjoy Alexandria Restaurant Week and show your support for the city’s large community of locally-owned restaurants. For 10 days and two weekends, more than 60 restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia will offer a $35 […]

Alexandria Warehouse Sale

The Alexandria Walkable Warehouse Sale is back! Join us for this year's sale spread out in stores, pop-up tents, and open retail space along King Street and certain side streets in Old Town Alexandria. Over 50 businesses from Alexandria and the region are participating in this year’s sale. Shoppers typically come in numbers to score 80 […]

The Old Town Makers Mile

Come out to Old Town Alexandria and spend some quality time with family and friends while practicing a new skill. Experience everything from paper and paint to fabric, yarn and more. Register now and we will reserve a collectible tote bag for you. With it, you can stop at each store to collect flair, visit […]

ALX Dog Walk

The leash you can do is take your pooch to this spring’s biggest dog party of the season - the ALX Dog Walk! On April 2nd, dog lovers and their dogs (or dog lovers without a dog!), will join us in Old Town to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and celebrate Earth Month and the environment. […]

Vola’s Spring Oyster Fest

Sip, Sip, Hooray ~ Vola's Oysterfest is BACK! Join us for unlimited fresh shucked and specialty oysters along with a hearty seafood buffet, plus beer, wine, and cocktails (bloody mary's, anyone?). Then show off your oyster shucking skills (or try it for the first time!) in a little friendly competition for Best Shucker! Cheers, Oyster […]

Ben Freedman – Hop-up Art Show by The King of Rabbits

Galactic Panther 1303 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

3pm - Film: Kymatica 4pm - Presentation: the Power of Science Education 5pm - Open Mic: Share Your Joy! 6pm - Music: Blazz 7pm - Open Mic: Share Your Joy!  

Old Town’s Annual Bunny Hop

Bring the kids for a little Easter Party in Old Town.  BYO Easter Basket for a stroll through Old Town as you frequent participating shops for a little treat for your Easter basket. Join us on Saturday, April 9th from 11am-2pm. Start at Monday's Child Boutique, 218 N. Lee Street, where you will receive a […]

Cobblestone Classic

Participants will form four player teams and visit nine of Old Town's iconic bars. Each participating restaurant, or "hole", will provide a unique selection of offerings and your team must eat and/or drink their way to the lowest score possible. Lowest team score will win hundreds in restaurant gift cards! Register here! Participating Restaurants: Augie’s […]

PNC Parkway Classic

A classic since day 1. Born in 1984, as the George Washington Parkway Classic, it is among the most scenic and spacious distance races on the East Coast. From the serene beauty of our spacious course meandering through the finest spring bloom in the DC area, to beautiful views of the Potomac and charming streets […]