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Carlyle

Carlyle is a unique mixed-use community in Alexandria, accommodating a dense assortment of uses including high-rise residential complexes, large floor-plate office buildings, a luxury hotel, and retail establishments. Just west of Old Town, the neighborhood includes a variety of natural and urban open spaces and parks.

Getting Here

Workers, residents and visitors to Carlyle are fortunate the Carlyle Council offers services to make getting to your destination easier. The Carlyle Community Council (CCC) in partnership with the City’s Local Motion office can ease your commuter experience with its Transportation Management Program (TMP) to promote the use of transit, bicycling and walking in Carlyle.

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Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show 2025
Dec 13
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show 2025

Come celebrate the magic of the season with us at the Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show! There’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event, so bring the whole family for a day of festive shopping, fun activities, and holiday cheer.

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First Night Alexandria
First Night Alexandria

Ring in the New Year at First Night Alexandria on December 31 from 4-8PM, the city’s beloved annual celebration!

Volunteer Alexandria Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Volunteer Alexandria Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Since 2014, Volunteer Alexandria (VolALX) has been supporting children ages 0–10 through their annual Holiday Toy Drive. Donations benefit the Fund for Alexandria’s Children’s Holiday Sharing program, other local agencies in need, and low-income working families not registered with an agency.

Help make the holidays brighter by donating new, unwrapped toys by Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

COG and Metro boards Endorse Plan to Provide $460M to Modernize Metro and Transform Regional Transit
COG and Metro boards Endorse Plan to Provide $460M to Modernize Metro and Transform Regional Transit

After 18 months of discussion and collaboration, the COG and Metro boards have jointly endorsed the DMVMoves Task Force recommendations. The plan calls on regional leaders to secure funding solutions that will modernize Metro and strengthen coordination across the region’s 14 transit operators, including Metro, MARC, VRE, and local bus systems.

Alexandria Police Youth Camp Christmas Tree Sales
Alexandria Police Youth Camp Christmas Tree Sales

Support a great local cause and bring home the perfect holiday tree!

The Alexandria Police Youth Camp will be selling Christmas trees from November 28–December 15, 2025 at 110 Callahan Drive. All proceeds go directly to supporting youth programs and camp operations.

Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Celebrate Alexandria’s rich Scottish heritage at the iconic Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on December 6 from 11AM-1PM.

Neighbor Share in Alexandria
Neighbor Share in Alexandria

While the federal shutdown has ended, many in our community continue to face serious financial strain. For families already living paycheck to paycheck, the interruption in income has led to tough choices like paying rent or buying groceries, keeping the lights on or filling a prescription. NeighborShare ALX is a campaign to support neighbors impacted by the federal shutdown.

To donate or learn more, visit the NeighborShare ALX website.

Christmas & New Year Holiday Schedules
Christmas & New Year Holiday Schedules

In observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Duke Street Pedestrian Tunnel will be closed and the Carlyle shuttle service will not operate on Thursday, December 25, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026. In addition, the shuttle will not run in the afternoon of Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

Alexandria Christmas Bar Crawl
Alexandria Christmas Bar Crawl

Kick off the Christmas season with a festive night out in Old Town at the Official Christmas Bar Crawl on December 20 from 4PM-Midnight.

Virginia 250 Passport
Virginia 250 Passport

Historic Alexandria is joining 70 premier historic destinations across Virginia to launch the Virginia 250 Passport, a first-of-its-kind statewide tourism journey celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Celebrate the season as Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront comes alive for the 25th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on December 6 from 2-8PM.

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