Learn More About Trucks At The Annual Tons Of Truck Event In Alexandria.
The City of Alexandria will come alive on July 20 2019 as the Annual Tons Of Truck event takes place at Chinquapin Park and Forest Park, 3210 King Street Alexandria. The event will take place 10 am to 1 pm and will feature over 20 City vehicles on display. Patrons at the event will get the opportunity to explore and get behind the wheel of fire trucks, front end loader, dump truck, bucket truck, trash truck as well as bus and police cars. Persons can meet and greet with the personnel who have built and maintained the vehicles. Other activities at the event will include food truck vendors, giveaways, photo opportunities, book readings and art project with the City's Mobile Art Lab. Parking is available. Continue reading
Fun Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer In Alexandria.
The City of Alexandria has so much to offer for a great summer vacation for not only visitors but for residents. Alexandria Living Magazine is giving residents a chance to enjoy all the City has to offer through their staycation promotions. This staycation allows residents to enjoy all the amenities of Alexandria without the hassle of long traveling while giving support to local businesses. There are several places to go and things to do in Alexandria during the summer especially when traveling with kids. Continue reading
Tall Ship Providence To Arrive In Old Town Alexandria On July 1st.
The Tall Ship Providence Foundation has announced that the replica of the Navy Ship Providence is slated to arrive in Old Town on the night of July 1.
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Celebrate Art At The Del Ray’s Annual Art On The Avenue Festival
Del Ray's Annual Art on the Avenue Festival will be held on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on October 5 from 10 am to 6 pm. The annual festival which is held on the first Saturday in October celebrates the community's diversity through the arts. The festival hosts over 300 artists from jewelers, woodworkers, pottery akers, soap crafters, glass makers and sculptures. Live music will be provided on five stages with music from Irish, folk, rock n roll country and more. Food vendors from local restaurants will be on sale right through the festival. Patrons (kids and adults) at the festival can participate in the annual pie eating contest which will be held near the Festival Store with 100% proceeds going to the non profit organization Kelley Cares. Kids can participate in activities such as stuff your own scarecrow, paint a pumpkin, design a lotus flower and weave screen art. All are invited to attend this artistic annual event.
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Enjoy The Festivities Of Live Music And Food At Del Ray’s Annual Music Festival
The 11th Annual Del Ray Music Festival will be held on July 14 from 3 pm to 8 pm at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square located at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Oxford Avenue in Del Ray Alexandria. The Annual Event celebrates the diverse and local musical talents in the Washington DC area This year's event will feature live music from local musicians who will be performing on two stages: Pat Miller Neighborhood Square and Bean Creative Stage. Food and refreshments will be provided by some of Alexandria's top restaurants with pop-up beer gardens to be provided by seven of Del Ray's top Restaurants. The event is free and open for all to come and enjoy. Continue reading
17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival To Held In Old Town Alexandria
The 17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival will be held on Saturday September 21st and Sunday September 22nd at 220 King Street in Old Town Alexandria. The historic King Street will be transformed into a world class outdoor art gallery where art lovers can come and discover spectacular paintings, life size sculptures, jewelry, photography, ceramics and more. The annual event will feature festival booths lined along King Street between Washington and Union Street with over six blocks of artwork by more than 200 artists from the US and abroad. With more than $15 million in art been displayed visitors can purchase one of a kind wares and meet the artist behind the work. All are invited to attend this popular two (2) day annual event. Continue reading
Learn More About Firefighting At The Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival In Alexandria
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association (FVFEA) will be hosting its Annual Firehouse Festival at The Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St Alexandria on August 3 from 9 am to 2 pm. The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association is an organization which focuses on fire fighting history and fire safety. It is an active organization which hosts this event annually and it supports the preservation of the Friendship Firehouse Museum and its collections. Continue reading
Come And Celebrate America’s 243rd Birthday and Alexandria’s 270th Birthday at US/Alexandria Birthday Celebration In Old Town Alexandria
The Annual Birthday Celebrations of the United States and the City of Alexandria will be held at Oronoco Bay Park on the Potomac Waterfront at 100 Madison Street Alexandria on July 13 from 6 pm to 10 pm. The event will mark the 243rd birthday of the United States and the 270th birthday of the City of Alexandria.
Port City Brewing Company To Host Rivershed 5k Run And Memorial Day Party
Port City Brewing Company will be hosting its 1st Rivershed 5k Run and All American Memorial Day Party on May 25th at 3950 Wheeler Ave Alexandria. The day will kick start at 10 a.m. with a fast and flat run which will start in Urban Alexandria then through Cameron Run Park with the finish at the Port City Brewery. After the run the All American Memorial Day will commence from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Continue reading