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 […]

Learn the basics of crochet while making a drink coozie! You'll leave with new supplies to continue practicing at home, and new skills, too! Register Here!

Shipmates, As you know, we have spent the past few weeks uprigging the ship and getting her ready to sail. The last spar to be installed is our new bowsprit, which will arrive next week after a minor delay in the shipyard. We will keep you posted on the arrival of the bowsprit and the schedule of […]

In this 2-hour class, you will learn to make your own candles! You will leave with 3 candles (soy/coconut wax and wood wick) that you made! Register Here!

As the weather warms up and spring blooms, there's no better way to celebrate the season than with fresh seafood, great company, and a little friendly competition. That's why we're thrilled to announce Vola's Spring Oysterfest is back on the Old Town waterfront! Join Vola's Dockside Grill for an unforgettable afternoon of indulgence on Saturday, […]

Paint your own wine glass, and then pour your own (custom-scented) soy wax candle! Register Here!

Shipmates, As you know, we have spent the past few weeks uprigging the ship and getting her ready to sail. The last spar to be installed is our new bowsprit, which will arrive next week after a minor delay in the shipyard. We will keep you posted on the arrival of the bowsprit and the schedule of […]