What’s Happening in Del Ray in April?

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April 4-26
Synchronous Art Exhibit
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
The Synchronous art exhibit features creative work by Del Ray Artisans’ top volunteers — local artists who help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and acceptance, promotes authentic expression, and encourages artistic creations. Learn more at delrayartisans.org.
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
The Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Oxford & Mount Vernon Avenues
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This year-round market — named one of the best in the state — features fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheeses, bread, fresh pasta, baked goods, cut flowers, and more.
April 12
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Mount Vernon & East Bellefonte Avenues
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Find your treasure! Visit over 50 vendors at three locations along Mount Vernon Avenue — the Wellness Junction lot and the Salvation Army Corps lot (both at the corner of Mount Vernon and Bellefonte Avenues), and in the Magpie Reclamations yard on the 2200 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. For more information, visit delrayvintageflea.com.
April 26
MV Big Flea
Mt Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shop for furniture, housewares, toys, and more at Del Ray’s biggest flea market of the year, to benefit Mt. Vernon Community School. For more information, visit www.thebigflea.org.
April 27
Del Ray GardenFest
Colesanto Park, Mt. Vernon & Commonwealth Avenues
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Presented by the Del Ray Citizens’ Association, Del Ray’s annual gardening festival is a fun, free, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations, informational booths, and interactive activities. Learn more at delrayalx.wixsite.com/gardenfest
May 1-4
Spring Book Sale at Duncan Library
2501 Commonwealth Ave.
The Friends of Duncan Library’s spring book sale helps support the purchase of books, programming, materials, community events, equipment and more for Duncan Library. Complete details at friendsofduncanlibrary.org.
May 1
First Thursday: Dog Days in Del Ray
Along Mount Vernon Avenue
6 p.m. to dusk
Bring your four-legged friends along for this free, outdoor street festival featuring live music, themed activities, and more. For more information, visit visitdelray.com.
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