- Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run - Enjoy ice skating at this winter village from November 15th to January 5, 2020 at Cameron Run Regional Park 4001 Eisenhower Avenue.
- Alexandria Tree Lighting - Join Mayor Justin Wilson for the tree lighting on November 23rd at Market Square 301 King Street.
- Old Town Cookie Crawl - Have some fun at the Old Town Business's first annual Old Town Cookie Crawl on November 23rd in Old Town.
- Alexandria Makers Market - Kickstart your holiday shopping at the first ever Alexandria Makers Market on November 24th at Port City Brewing Company 3950 Wheeler Avenue.
- Black Friday Alexandria - Get deals and discounts from local businesses on November 29th in Old Town and Del Ray.
- Winter Wonderland At The Alexandrian - The courtyard at the Alexandrian and Jackson 20 will be converted into a Winter Wonderland from November 29 - January 2020 at The Alexandrian 480 King Street.
- Small Business Saturday - Get special deals and enjoy fun activities at stores in Old Town and Del Ray on November 30th.
- Photos with Santa at Hooray for Books - Santa and Mrs Claus will be at Hooray for Books for a photo session on November 30, December 14 and December 31 at 1555 King Street.
- Alexandria's Holiday Market at Carlyle - John Carlyle Square will be transformed into an open air festival for all ages on December 1st at John Carlyle Square Park 300 John Carlyle Street.
- Museum Store Sunday - Take advantage of special giveaways and discounts at various museums across Old Town Alexandria on December 1.
- Del Ray Artisans' Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market - This event will be held in the first three weeks of December at Del Ray Artisans 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue.
- Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend & Parade - Celebrate Scottish Heritage for the 49th year from December 6 - 7.
- Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights - Alexandria Waterfront comes alive with the traditional boat parade of lights on December 7.
- Torpedo Factory Art Center Holiday Festival Center - Visit artists on all three floors to find gift ideas on December 7 at Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union Street.
- Holidays on the Avenue in Del Ray - Stroll down Mount Vernon Avenue and vote in the Christmas tree decorating contest on December 9 at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at Mount Vernon Avenue and E. Oxford Avenue.
- Alexandria Harmonizers Carol Crawl - Enjoy Christmas carols from the Harmonizers on December 10 as they stroll along King Street.
- Del Ray Candy Cane Bar Crawl - Enjoy specialty cocktails, beef and food special at select restaurants along Mount Vernon Avenue on December 14.
- Del Ray Holiday Popup Market - Find the perfect holiday gift at this pop up market from local artisans on December 14
- Yuletide by Candlelight - Experience the holiday season with festive activities and fare at historic sites throughout Alexandria on December 14.
- How To Celebrate Kwanzaa Workshop at Alexandria Black History Museum - Join Alexandria Black History Museum for its annual Kwanzaa workshop on December 14 at 902 Wythe Street.
- Civil War Christmas in Camp - This will be held at Ford Ward Museum & Historic Site 4301 W Braddock Road on December 14.
- A Victorian Christmas - Partake in a Victorian Christmas at Lee Fendall House on Dec 14 - 15 at 614 Oronoco Street.
- Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert - Enjoy performances from Handbell Ringers at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum 201 South Washington Street on December 15.
- Waterskiing Santa - Enjoy some Christmas Eve fun in Alexandria on the waterfront on December 24.
The festive season is just around the corner and no town celebrates Christmas like Alexandria. The holiday season will bring about many events which will get everyone into the holiday spirit.
Below is a list of must attend events for the festive season in Old Town Alexandria:
