Alexandria, VA – Do you have relatives visiting? Do they want to see something different than D.C.? Alexandria has a charm all its own. Show your loved ones this wonderful city! These events are sure to keep them occupied and give them memories they won’t soon forget.
Supper Under the Stars
Friday, September 27
6-10 p.m. ($40 per ticket)
Waterfront Park
1A Prince Street
Old Town Business welcomes diners to a night of great food, live music, and dancing. Beer and wine will be served. Many of the best restaurants in Old Town will provide dinner. Purchase your tickets HERE.
Run! Geek! Run! 5K Race
Sunday, September 29
8:30 a.m. ($35 to register)
Starting Line: Between G,W. Middle School and Braddock Road Metro
Ironistic and Hudson Studio are proud to present this 5K race, which welcomes various age groups. All proceeds go to National Industries for the Blind. You can register HERE. To learn more about the race’s background, read this Zebra Press article. The Zebra is delighted to be a fellow sponsor. It should be a fun day for everyone involved!
Loopy Mango Book Launch Party
Friday, September 27
2–8 p.m. (FREE)
fibre space
1319 Prince Street
Loopy Mango brings their first book to fibre space! It is filled with 34 designs. Stop by to purchase a copy, eat, drink, and try on some of the designs in the book.
Oktoberfest At Village Brahaus
Friday, September 27–Sunday, September 29
Hours: 11:30–12 a.m.
Village Brauhaus
710 King Street
Start the celebration early at this new German-themed restaurant! There will be live music at 4 p.m., but you can always stop in earlier.
An Evening of 18th-Century Games
Saturday, September 28
6–8 p.m. ($40 per ticket)
Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax Street
Bring your friends and learn card and board games from the 18th century. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. Ticket price includes a tour of the dwelling’s first floor. Please register HERE.
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Saturday, September 28
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, September 28
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.
78th Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour
Saturday, September 28
10 a.m.–3 p.m. ($40 in advance; $45 day of tour)
Throughout Old Town
The Historic Alexandria Homes Tour, sponsored by the Twig, takes attendees to 18th and early 19th century homes of historical import.
Tickets can be purchased HERE or at the Alexandria Visitor’s Center. All proceeds go to Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Before They Were Americans: A Prologue to the Revolutionary War
Saturday, September 28
8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. ($60 per person; $50 for students and OHA members)
Alexandria’s History Museum at the Lyceum
201 S Washington Street
A one-day symposium presented by Gadsby’s Tavern Museum in collaboration with Emerging Revolutionary War. To learn more, click HERE. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
“Downton Abbey” Release Party
Saturday, September 28
1–3 p.m. ($25 per adult, $15 per youth)
Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
614 Oronoco Street
Lee-Fendall is ready to celebrate! Test your “Downton Abbey” knowledge. Participate in a scavenger hunt and more! The current owner of Highclere Castle – where the show and movie were filmed – is a direct descendant of Phillip Fendall! Purchase tickets HERE. (The movie will not be screened at this event.)
The AHS Fall 2019 Classic Car Show at River Farm
Sunday, September 29
9 a.m.–1 p.m. ($10 for non-show cars; $5 for walk-ins; Kids 12 and under FREE)
The American Horticultural Society’s River Farm
7931 E Boulevard Drive
Yes, there will be plenty of cars. But attendees can also participate in a 50/50 raffle and take garden tours. Food and drinks will be served.
