About this Event First Night Alexandria, the largest family-friendly and affordable New Year's Eve Festival of Music and More event in the region, returns as a celebration showcasing performing arts throughout Old Town in the City of Alexandria. The annual event (in its 29th year) takes place on Sunday, December 31, and will feature a variety […]

For 10 days and two weekends, more than 70 restaurants will offer a $30, $40 or $50 dinner for one during Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week, happening Friday, January 19 through Sunday, January 28. The revised three-tiered pricing structure reflects feedback from Alexandria Restaurant Week participants following the 2023 summer promotion. Alexandria Restaurant Week showcases the […]

Galactic Panther Art Gallery is excited to announce an Opening Reception for THE MYSTIQUE OF THE KENÉ ART: An Exhibit by Olinda Silvano & Ronin Koshi. The public is welcome to get a free ‘sneak peek’ of the exhibit as it is being finalized on February 1st from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. This sneak peek […]

The Alexandria Warehouse Sale is back this February 3rd and 4th, 2024. Click here for more information

Join us for the George Washington Parade this President’s Day at 1pm!   In the 275th Anniversary year of the founding of Alexandria, the 2024 parade theme is George Washington: Alexandria’s Original Living Legend. The 2024 Parade Grand Marshals will be the Living Legends of Alexandria, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and chronicling individuals […]

Please join the Ballyshaners in celebrating our 41st St Patrick’s Day Parade☘️ on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm. Alexandria’s own Grand Marshal Mango Mike Anderson will lead us on. Get your green on and join us! Sláinte! ☘️

Small Business Tax Playbook: Learn How to File and Pay Your Business Taxes Are you unsure of how to file and pay your business taxes? If so, this is the workshop for you! Join the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership and IRS Stakeholder Liaison for a 1-hour virtual workshop to learn all you need to know […]

When: Saturday, March 30 & Sunday, March 31 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. What: Hop on over to Thiesmann’s with the whole family this Easter weekend for two back-to-back magical mornings filled with fun and festivities. Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, where children can meet and take photos with […]

The City of Alexandria invites the community to attend a kickoff event for its 275th anniversary on Saturday, April 6, from noon to 4 p.m., beginning at Waterfront Park (1A Prince St). July marks 275 years since Alexandria’s 1749 founding. We will be celebrating across the City from April through September. See the full schedule […]