Alexandria, VA – Labor Day marks the end of summer. Kids return to school. The beaches quiet down. Eventually the leaves turn and it gets colder. Kind of a bummer to think about that, right? Well, there is one thing you can do: Make the most of the long holiday weekend. If you’re staying in town, the following events are a great way to say farewell to the best of the four seasons!
Jill Scott at the Theater
Friday, August 30 & Saturday, August 31
Showtime: 8 p.m. (Prices vary)
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National Avenue
Looking for a cool way to spend date night? Jill Scott, the talented R&B singer and songwriter, will perform for two nights – right next door to Alexandria! For tickets, click HERE.
Survivor Saturday
Saturday, August 31
8 p.m.–Midnight ($8.50 per person)
Shadowland Entertainment Center
5508 Franconia Road
Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate survivor? Suit up and find out in Shadowland’s massive 3-D arena. For over 20 years, Shadowland has provided fun group experiences. So check it out with your friends. For more info, click HERE.
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 31
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Mt Vernon & Oxford Avenues
If you live in Del Ray, you have a famers’ market right in your neighborhood. There are plenty of vendors offering great produce and other goods. To learn more, click HERE.
Old Town Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 31
7 a.m.–12 p.m.
Alexandria City Hall
301 King Street
Enjoy the weekly farmers’ market, held at Market Square, for more than 260 years. Buy various edibles, including vegetables and fruits. You can also purchase paintings, flowers, and more. The variety of goods may surprise you. To learn more, click HERE.
Classical Guitar On a Sunday Afternoon with Dennis Benjamin
Sunday, September 1
Showtime: 4 p.m. (Free)
Sonoma Cellar
207 King Street
The talented musician will play the Tasting Room as you and your friends relax with wine. For more dates, click HERE.
Old Town Handmade Society Labor Day Iced Tea Party
Monday, September 2
12–4 p.m. (FREE)
fibre space
1319 Prince Street
Visit the welcoming environment that is fibre space! Talk to fellow knitters, work on your latest project, and sip iced tea.
ADC’s Annual Labor Day Picnic
Monday, September 2
12–4 p.m. ($18 per person; 18 and under FREE)
Fort Ward Park (Area 2)
4301 West Braddock Road
This annual picnic is hosted by the Alexandria Democratic Committee. Alexandrians are welcome to enjoy good food and good company. For tickets, click HERE.
NOTE: For a reminder of closings in Alexandria on Monday, September 2, see this article on the Zebra website
