Operation Elf is a community service holiday project for the families of incarcerated inmates. The sheriff’s office collects toys and gift cards for the children of incarcerated parents.

Shop small on Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Various small businesses and boutiques throughout Old Town, and the greater Alexandria area, will be offering discounts and freebies to all customers. Stroll historic streets twinkling with as you enjoy special discounts, sip and snack on free treats and take home free gifts with purchase.

NOVA Parks is proud to offer Ice & Lights -The Winter Village at Cameron Run for the winter season. Cameron Run Regional Park offers holiday cheer for the entire family!

Run (or walk) for 5 miles through the heart of Del Ray on Thanksgiving morning, November 23 at 9AM! 

The Alexandria Film Festival returns from November 10-12, 2023!

George Washington’s Mount Vernon is offering FREE admission to all active duty, former, or retired military personnel on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 9AM-4PM.

Our teams are on site to install the new gates for the Duke Street tunnel.

The tunnel is open, but pedestrians need to use caution because of the construction going on for the gate replacement.

Bike and scooter riders, please dismount your bike or scooter before entering the tunnel. Thanks for your patience!

Carlyle’s Homegrown Restaurants are full of fun November events! Head over to Whiskey & Oyster, Sweet Fire Donna’s or Tequila and Taco for some great food specials and plenty of good times!

Yoga Six is opening their doors to the Carlyle and Alexandria community in late October. They're so excited to meet everyone and bring this incredible experience to the neighborhood.

The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) proudly invites you to attend the Greater DC Take ACTION-Fest at John Carlyle Square Park in Alexandria, Virgina on Sunday, October 29th from 11AM-1PM.

To prevent combined sewage from polluting and harming local waterways, RiverRenew crews must upgrade the Hooffs Run Interceptor at our construction sites north of Jamieson Avenue and within African American Heritage Park.

RiverRenew crews must fully close Jamieson Avenue to through pedestrian and vehicular traffic while they work to connect these two areas.

The Eisenhower Valley Parks Collaborative received a Community Matching Funds grant from the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) in November 2022. These funds will be used to implement several recommendations for the Lake Cook Pocket Park identified in the Pocket Parks Improvement Plan 2020.

Take the 2023 Car Free Day pledge at www.carfreemetrodc.org. All who take the free pledge will receive a confirmation email with a promo code for 50% off orders at All About Burger, valid on Car Free Day only - September 22, 2023, and a $30 Nift online gift code, valid through October 31, 2023. Plus, you’ll be automatically eligible to win great raffle prizes!

Join George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a 10-miler and 5K race on September 10th along the George Washington Memorial Parkway or on September 23 from 8-9AM, when families with kids on the autism spectrum are invited to a sensory-friendly morning and tour at George Washington’s Mount Vernon!

Join the Alexandria Seaport Foundation on September 9 from 6-8PM for Wine on the Water! The purpose of Wine on the Water (WOW) is to raise awareness of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation’s (ASF) impact on the Apprentices we serve and the DMV community where we live.

DC Bike Ride takes participants to experience the nation's capital by bike in a completely car-free environment, making cycling safe, fun, and accessible for everyone. Join thousands of riders on September 9th in the DMV's favorite joy ride! Visit the event website for more details and to register!

Join Eisenhower Partnership at two great events for the community in September!
Cider, Blues, and BBQ: September 13 from 5-7PM
Rock The Ave Block Party: September 23, from 12-4PM.

Join Lost Boy Cider and finish off the Summer the right way with some great events!
End of Summer Market: September 2nd from 1-5PM
Sushi & Cider at Lost Boy Cider: September 6 at 6:30PM 

The City of Alexandria is initiating a project to improve mobility, access, and safety for all roadway users of all ages and abilities on Holland Lane between Duke Street and Eisenhower Avenue. The City has heard concerns from residents about pedestrian safety on Holland Lane, and the adopted Alexandria Mobility Plan calls for improved bicycle access on this corridor.

The City of Alexandria was chosen this summer by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to evaluate needs and opportunities for improving safety, mobility, and accessibility along the Eisenhower Avenue corridor.