Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Weekend!
Looking for something to do? Here are some suggestions
Alexandria, VA – Thanksgiving is a week away! It’s probably a safe bet that you’ll be out grocery shopping for the big meal. If the lines look long, you can always do other things while you’re waiting. These great events are sure to pass the time!
Preservation Tour at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Friday, Nov. 22
Starts: 1 p.m. ($30 plus general admission)
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Ever wanted to learn what it takes to preserve the Estate? Here’s your opportunity! This special tour last 75 minutes. Click HERE for tickets. The tour closes after Friday.
Alexandria Cider Festival
Saturday, Nov. 23
1–5 p.m. ($45 pre-sale; $55 at the door)
220 N. Washington Street
A big Alexandria event! Enjoy sampling from 10 Virginia cideries. Ticket price includes tastings, live music, a souvenir glass, and activities. A food truck will serve great food. Event outside so dress to stay warm. Click HERE for tickets.
Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, Nov. 23
6–8 p.m. (FREE)
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
301 King Street
This event is always a great way to get into the holiday spirit. It’s happening a week earlier this year because of Thanksgiving. Occurs rain or shine, and Santa will be in attendance. For more details, click HERE.
Old Town Cookie Crawl
Saturday, Nov. 23
11 a.m.-5 p.m. ($20 registration fee)
Throughout Old Town
Start celebrating the holidays early. Have fun at the first annual Old Town Cookie Crawl. 17 stores are participating, and you’ll receive a cookie when you visit each. It’s a fun wiay to explore the shops. Register HERE.
Kids’ Krafts at Friendship Firehouse
Saturday, Nov. 23
10 a.m.–1 p.m. ($5 for children; $2 for adults)
107 S. Alfred Street
Create decorations inspired by firefighting history! For tickets, click HERE.
WCO Benefit Concert: Yekwon Sunwoo Plays Mendelssohn
Saturday, Nov. 23
Time: 7:30 p.m. ($23-$67 per ticket)
Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus
4915 E Campus Drive
A one-night engagement! Yekwon was the gold medalist of the 2017 Van Kliburn Piano Competition. The performance benefits the Washington Chamber Orchestra Endowment. For tickets, click HERE.
West African Dance
Saturday, Nov. 23
5:30–7 p.m. ($75 per person)
2377 S. Dove Street
Learn dance and drumming styles of various West African cultural groups. For more info, click HERE. Sign up HERE.
Alexandria’s Farmers’ Market
For info on the Old Town Farmers’ Market, click HERE.
For info on the Old Town North Farmers’ Market, click HERE.
For info on the Del Ray Farmers’ Market, click HERE.
For info on the Four Mile Run and Artisans Farmers’ Market, click HERE.
Note: The West End Farmers Market returns in May 2020.
Alexandria Makers Market
Sunday, Nov. 24
12–6 p.m. (FREE entry)
3950 Wheeler Avenue
A family-friendly event. The Alexandria craft-making community will come together. There will be DIY workshops, Rocklands BBQ, and of course, Port City Beer! For details, click HERE.
