Carlyle’s Homegrown Restaurants are full of fun February events! Head over to Whiskey & Oyster on February 12th for a Galentine’s Day Brunch! Consider Sweet Fire Donna’s as you look to cater your Super Bowl party! Swing by Tequila and Taco to celebrate National Margarita Day on February 22nd!

Two major parades on Saturday, December 3, 2022, create the foundation of Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend: the 51st Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, which kicks off in the morning, and the 22nd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon, which includes waterfront festivities starting in the afternoon and the parade in the evening.

The Alexandria Domestic Violence Program and Sexual Assault Center are preparing for their annual Children’s Holiday Toy and Gift Card Drive. This event helps make the holiday season a special time for domestic and sexual violence survivors and their children.

They are accepting donations November 14 – December 2 and their office at 123 North Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Shop small and shop sooner this holiday season! To celebrate Small Business Saturday, the shops of Del Ray will host a Shop Small Crawl on Saturday November 26th from 10am to 6pm, featuring special promotions, giveaways, and other holiday surprises.

This year’s final installment of XCHANGE is coming up next month. If you haven’t checked out this fun and inspirational event, don’t hesitate.

From local students to third-career solopreneurs, tech startups to global nonprofits, Alexandria’s community is overflowing with fresh talent, disruptive ideas and unimaginable solutions to the world’s most demanding challenges, micro to macro. Learn from the individuals at the forefront of today’s future.

Are you a bicyclist who loves beer and lives in the DMV? Port City has teamed up with their neighbors on Wheeler Avenue, Handy Bikes, to bring you Pedals 'N' Pints SHORT ride on November 12!

Art on the Avenue was postponed and will be held on November 12, 2022 from 10AM to 6PM. The 27th annual arts festival held in the Del Ray features more than 350 juried artists, from quilters to card-makers to cartographers, displaying their one-of-a-kind wares.

After a two-and-half year hiatus, The Tasting Room (1602 King Street) has reopened in Old Town.

The 2,500-square-foot restaurant is owned by Lorien Hotel & Spa, which also owns BRABO (1602 King Street) next door. Both restaurants are run by Executive Chef Fredy Garciaguirre, who was promoted from executive sous chef over the summer.

City Manager Jim Parajon approved the board's recommendation to reduce speed limits on two streets as well as implement 15 mph school zone speed limits on five streets throughout Alexandria.

Great news! Virginia Railway Express (VRE) passengers will continue to ride free between the rail system’s six northern-most stations until service resumes on Metrorail’s Blue Line, scheduled for November 5, 2022.

Join in Alexandria’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition- the 47th Turkey Trot 5 Mile Race held on November 24. This premiere Atlantic Regional Thanksgiving day race is brought to you by the Del Ray Business Association and the DC Road Runners. Race and registration info can be found here: www.alexandriaturkeytrot.com.

The Alexandria Film Festival (AFF) announced it will screen more than 50 films in person over three days, November 11-13, at the AMC Hoffman theaters and The Lyceum in Old Town, Alexandria. Created by a diverse group of local and international artists, the films represent a variety of genres and tackle topics ranging from serious social issues like discrimination and racism to crowd-pleasers like drama, romance, sci-fi, comedy, and horror.

Join the Catholic University of America for a graudate networking mixer for DMV professionals on November 9th from 4-7PM at 2050 Ballenger Avenue, #200, Alexandria, VA.

Start your holiday shopping and find THE PERFECT GIFT for your loved ones at Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show at John Carlyle Square from 11am to 4pm on December 10th!

Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon. During this event, you can explore the farm, meet George Washington, see spinning demonstrations and more. The event will run on October 22 & 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please see Fall Harvest Festival · George Washington's Mount Vernon for more details.

Walk your way through the charming streets of historic Old Town Alexandria. Follow a colonial-costumed guide by lantern light for an engaging history tour on Alexandria’s original Ghost & Graveyard Tour.

he 27th annual arts festival held in the Del Ray features more than 350 juried artists, from quilters to card-makers to cartographers, displaying their one-of-a-kind wares. Arrive with an appetite and grab a bite from 20+ food vendors and set to the soundtrack of live music along the avenue.

The event will be held on October 1, 2022 from 10 AM - 6 PM. Art on the Avenue takes place on Mount Vernon Avenue, between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues. Parking is extremely limited. Free trolley transportation is available from the Braddock Road Metro! For additional details, visit Art on the Avenue.

The City of Alexandria plans to mill and repave:

• Englehardt Lane from Jamieson Avenue to End from October 3 to October 10 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

• Jamieson Avenue from Andrew’s Lane to Holland Lane from October 4 to October 11 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

• John Carlyle Street from Eisenhower Avenue to Duke Street from October 6 to October 13 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

The work will occur in 3 block sections with the intent to complete each section within 4 days, excluding weekends, weather permitting. Scheduling is highly dependent on weather conditions.

There's lots going on this month in the Carlyle neighborhood! Make sure support Whiskey & Oyster and Sweet Fire Donna's at these amazing events!

What could be better than enjoying the City Marina on a warm sunny day? Adding a little Art and Nature to your visit! Enjoy live demonstrations led by local artists from the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Nature lover? Staff from the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center will be on hand to discuss environmental topics that directly relate to the City of Alexandria. Visit Third Saturday: Waterfront Dockets website for more details.The next event is Saturday, September 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.