Visit the George Washington Masonic National Memorial (101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria, VA) to experience The Wall That Heals from June 12-15, a mobile education center featuring photos of Hometown Heroes from Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax Counties, and Washington, DC. It will be open 24 hours and admission is free.
Read MoreThis year, the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities is introducing brand-new summer camp programs designed to engage and inspire your children and teens. From Swim Team Camp Prep and Bounce-Boom Pickleball Camp to Art Box Lego Mania Camp, there’s something fresh and exciting for everyone in your family. Learn more by visiting the summer camp programs website.
Read MoreSave the date for the City of Alexandria’s Eco-City Festival, being held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10AM to 2PM at Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria!
The Eco-City Festival is a FREE, family-friendly event where you can take part in fun games and activities to learn more about environmentally friendly practices and interesting programs happening in our community.
Enjoy activities for all ages!
Curious about electric vehicles (EVs)? Talk to real EV owners at the EV Showcase, test drive the latest EV models, as well as e-bikes and scooters!
Want to learn about how you can be more sustainable in your daily life? Take part of a hands on activities and games, make bike-powered art, take a spin in the moon bounce, scale a rock climbing wall, and talk to City staff about our impactful programs.
The 2025 Commuter Survey is live and we want to hear from you! Your feedback plays a vital role in improving Carlyle’s Transportation Management Program and enhancing how we, as a community, get to and from the neighborhood. Take a few minutes to share your commuting experience—your input makes a difference!
Read MoreSupport Alexandria’s small businesses with ALX Open Rewards! Simply download the app, create a free account, and start earning points every time you shop at participating local spots. Then, redeem your rewards for discounts and perks at other neighborhood businesses. It’s a great way to support the community—and your wallet!
Read MoreMark your calendars for the Alexandria Economic Summit on May 8 from 3-7PM.Registration is now open! Join the City of Alexandria and Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) for an important community conversation about Alexandria's economic health and outlook. Location details will be shared as soon as they are available.
In the meantime, you can take a survey today to help inform the upcoming Economic Summit. What challenges do you see? What opportunities should we focus on? The survey will be open through Wednesday, April 16, so share your thoughts today! It's available in English, Spanish, Amharic, and Arabic, and your responses are completely confidential.
There is a Farmer’s Fridge located at 333 John Carlyle, 1st floor service corridor, near the Management Office/Fitness Center.
If you are not familiar with Farmer’s Fridge, they offer fresh, healthy salads, wraps, bowls, and snacks. Each meal has a full serving of fruits and veggies, packed in reusable, 100% recyclable jars and is restocked several times a week.
Download the app and get $5 to use towards an order! You can also explore how Farmer’s Fridge works and see what options are available.
Read MoreRegister today for a week of fun, learning, and creativity at the Fiscus Glassworks Summer Camp in June and July! Enjoy activities such as stained glass, mosaics, painting, and a field trip!
Read MoreStop by the 5th Annual Shamrock Stampede, a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl in Carlyle on March 8 from 2-6PM! Participating restaurants include Whiskey & Oyster, Sweet Fire Donna's, Tequila & Taco, and Lost Boy Cider. Get ready for all-day festive drink cocktails, signature party favors, epic outfit contests, photos, giveaways & more! Each participating restaurant will have a drawing for a chance to win amazing prizes - must have purchased a ticket to enter!
Read MoreDon't miss this presentation on Alexandria’s 2025 budget followed by Q&A with Alexandria’s City Manager, James F. Parajon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 8AM, at AlexRenew’s headquarters in the Conference Center on the 6th floor. Continental breakfast will be available and the presentation will begin promptly at 8:30AM. There is limited space available - register on Eventbrite now!
Read MoreThis summer camp empowers Girl Scouts and their friends to explore creativity, engineering, and technology through hands-on activities that align with badges. Camps will be held in July and August. Register today for the Girl Scout STEM Summer Workshop!
Read MoreJoin the 1,000+ dogs and dog lovers to take a 2-mile walk down historic Union St and back along the beautiful Potomac River to Oronoco Bay Park for the ALX Dog Walk on April 5 from 7-11AM. Participate with or without a pup!
There will be surprise performers, goodie bags, a DJ, an obstacle course, and a dog show. Sign up today!
Mark your calendars! Bike to Work Day is May 15, 2025. You can register starting in early March. Be sure to select the Carlyle Pit Stop in order to get your free t-shirt here in John Carlyle Square Park!
The Bike to Work Day event will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at T-shirt pick-up points known as ‘pit stops’ occurring throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Many but not all local events offer food, beverages, and chances to win raffle prizes for participants. In-kind donations of food, beverages, and raffle prizes will be accepted by the local pit stops through April.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Carlyle Pit Stop? Please reach out to us at thecarlylecommunity@carlylecouncil.com or visit the Bike to Work Day website to learn more!
Enjoy a four course meal on March 14 from 6-9PM,and journey through Virginia’s orchards, highlighting unique apple varieties, expertly made into cider less than half a mile away from Trademark. You can’t get much more local than this, and you'll be joined by founder and cider extraordinaire Tristan Wright of Lost Boy Cider. Reserve your spot today!
Read MoreDon't miss George Washington's birthday parade on February 15th from 2-4PM! This year’s parade theme is George Washington: America’s Commander-in-Chief, marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War and founding of the United States Army. The Parade Grand Marshal will be Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle, Deputy Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
Visit www.washingtonbirthday.com for the parade route and details.
Alexandria Police Chief, Tarrick McGuire continues to have conversations with members of the Alexandria community. Members of the community are invited to attend and participate. In response to the community feedback received, the APD will collaborate with the community to create plans to address the issues raised.
The next conversation is Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 6-7PM
Grab your best friend(s) and come celebrate Galentine's Day over brunch and of course, mimosas at Whiskey & Oyster on February 9th! This is a special day dedicated to celebrating friendship and showering your girlfriends with all the affection! Enjoy a special brunch menu, photobooth sesh for those lasting memories, gift goodie bags for every guest, mimosa bar & more!
Reserve your spot today!
The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities will offer its Power-On Summer Camp Program for elementary-aged youth entering 1st–6th grade in Fall 2025. One location will serve Power-Up Program participants entering 6th–9th grade in Fall 2025. Summer Camp will begin Monday, June 16, and end Friday, August 8. Pre-registration is available February 2, 2025 – February 7, 2025.
Read MorePort City Brewing Company is celebrating their 14 year anniversary on February 1st from 11AM - 10PM by throwing a big party with live music, new beer releases, and all-around good vibes.
They’ll be dropping some brand-new beers to mark the occasion, so it’s the perfect time to try something fresh and exciting. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
