Visitors to the historic district are encouraged bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses to the festival. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit wmata.com. Parking is also available in one of the convenient parking garages or lots.
Bicyclists may visit alexandriava.gov/localmotion for the City's Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking.
For additional information, call the sponsoring organization for more information. For events sponsored by the City of Alexandria, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592 for current information. Please be advised, events are subject to change.
Park & Recreation Commission Public Hearing The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on the six external project requests received by the Department of Recreations, Parks and Cultural Activities in the second half of FY13
Jun 20, 2013
Thu
7:30 PM
Carlyle Music at Twilight Concerts Evening Concert by the Cruisers, the United States Navy's premier contemporary entertainment ensemble.
Jun 22, 2013
Sat
12:00 PM
Alexandria's Food & Wine Festival Alexandria Food & Wine Festival, held at 300 John Carlyle Square featuring arts and crafts, children's activities, food vendors, and a Wine Garden managed by Alive! Inc.
Jun 22, 2013
Sat
12:00 PM
Del Ray Music Festival Community Festival highlighting local musicians, held on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Field
Jun 24, 2013
Mon
6:30 PM
Community Meeting on Hooffs Run Park Playground The purpose of the meeting is to obtain additional community input on use of the existing play area, review results of the recent playground survey, and discuss feedback from the playground’s immediate neighbors. Using the public feedback gathered this spring, a playground renovation plan will be developed this summer.
Jun 26, 2013
Wed
7:00 PM
Mokihana - Hawaiian Dance Seeking to facilitate a correct understanding of the Hawaiian culture through educational and entertaining performance of traditional hula in the style and from the genealogy of Halau Mohala `Ilima, Kailua, O`ahu.
4th Annual Christmas in July Over 15 retailers and, community and city organizations will host a variety of festive activities either inside stores on Union Street, ranging from pictures with Santa and more! The entire weekend will be filled with activies, raffle drawings, shopping/dinning deals, and holiday delights for all ages. Located at Union and Prince Street.
Cinema Del Ray Community Movie Night offered outdoors on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Attendees can enjoy family movies. Popcorn, candy,beverage sales. Movie begins at dusk.
Jul 21, 2013
Sun
12:00 PM
Arlandria Chirilagua Festival Community Culture celebration that will include a variety of dance performances and musical groups. The festival will also feature children’s activities, a community service and health fair, and displays showcasing traditional arts and crafts from South America, Bolivia, Peru, and Central America. Various foods and beverages will be available for purchase.
Jul 24, 2013
Wed
12:00 PM
Canal Center Plaza Concert Noon concert by Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark featuring blues, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
Alexandria Irish Festival A day of fun and music, featuring Brook Yoder, Pat Garvey, Rocky Guttmann, Mary Smith, the City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums, and many more musical groups and Irish dancing schools. Great vendors will have a variety of Irish items, arts & crafts, and traditional festival foods.
Aug 10, 2013
Sat
1:00 PM
3rd Annual WOLF Basketball Tournament An annual event showcasing a basketball tournament for the community. It's free for anyone ranging from young children to grown adults. Entertainment will include a moon bounce, face painting, and other activities for children. The event will take place at the John Ewald Park.
Aug 16, 2013
Fri
7:00 PM
U. S. Navy Band Commodores (big Band Jazz) Jazz is America’s music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for over 40 years.
Aug 17, 2013
Sat
8:00 PM
Cinema Del Ray Community Movie Night offered outdoors on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Attendees can enjoy family movies. Popcorn, candy,beverage sales. Movie begins at dusk.
Aug 24, 2013
Sat
6:00 AM
The Run -n- Mate 5k One of five 5K runs in the Washington, DC area merged with social events at local hot spots. $39 for a series of three weekend events, including the 5K run.
Aug 24, 2013
Sat
9:00 AM
Back-2-School Explosion Providing FREE school supplies, activites, and health wellness information, and more! Taking place in the Ramsay Recreation Center.
Aug 24, 2013
Sat
10:00 AM
Vietnamese Heritage Festival or VietFest Fully immerse yourslef in the Vietnamese Culture! Entertainment will include educational exhibits, performances, talent shows, a pageant, and much more.
Sep 14, 2013
Sat
12:00 PM
Music Festival Celebrating the many historic and cultural treasures of the region's past while embracing the new and exciting oppertunities for the future. Located at Four Mile Community Center.
Sep 16, 2013
Mon
10:00 AM
Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair 2013 Community event with local arts and crafts vendors, live music, food, and entertainment for kids.
Sep 20, 2013
Fri
12:00 PM
Fan Fest A celebration of DC's sports teams and fans
Sep 22, 2013
Sun
12:00 PM
Cambodian Community Day Cambodian Community Day is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy, preservation and promotion of Cambodian culture and heritage. The festival features classical and folk dances, arts and crafts exhibits, live music, social dances and food and beverages.
Sep 28, 2013
Sat
8:00 AM
Rock and Stroll Rock and Stroll to End Homelessness benefits five area nonoprofits. The event is a fun-filled day kicking off with a Help the Homeless Run and Mini-Walk, and culimates with family-friendly activities and lunch.
Sep 29, 2013
Sun
8:00 AM
Olde Towne Dogge Walke This event is both a fund-raiser for a public charity committed to helping our Nation's veterans through canine therapy and service dogs and a celebration of well-trained dogs and their loving owners and handlers. Please join us in a collective show of support when the walk kicks off. With the help of Alexandria's pet lovers and the local business community, ...