1+ week, 4+ day ago   (438+ words) Whistle Stop Toy & Hobby’s beloved holiday round-trip ride to Manassas — with Santa, an elf, cocoa and cookies — marks two decades on the rails. Tickets go on sale soon for the Santa Train in Alexandria. Santa is getting an early start…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (544+ words) We have a Labor Day Weekend guide and giveaway to get you looking forward to soaking up the last days of summer! It’s crazy to think about, but summer will be over before we know it. Fortunately, we have a…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (151+ words) Sep. 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Old Town Alexandria, Virginia Created by Charles Magnus, courtesy of the Library of Congress Bird's eye view of Alexandria, VA This walking tour will begin and end in Old Town Alexandria. Ability Level: moderate due to terrain. The…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (244+ words) Every ticket purchased supports Seaport's mission to provide carpentry, boatbuilding, and life skills to young adults to build brighter futures. The Alexandria Seaport Foundation welcomes visitors during Alexandria's Sails on the Potomac event. Neighbors, friends, and visitors braved the heat…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (575+ words) Summer at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Offers Unforgettable Ways to Celebrate America’s 250th Alexandria Living Magazine Fireworks over Mount Vernon. This summer George Washington’s Mount Vernon invites visitors to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at one of the nation’s most…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (151+ words) Starlit Garden Gala set for June 6 at River Farm! Image courtesy of AHS The AHS Starlit Garden Gala is set for June 6. The 2026 AHS Gala Committee features a dynamic group of horticultural leaders, community champions, and supporters who share a…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (189+ words) Alexandria is encouraging residents to purchase an ALX 250 garden flag. Historic Alexandria is encouraging residents and businesses to show their local 250th spirit by adorning their gardens with Alexandria’s very own America250 garden flag and joining the citywide Plant for America250 initiative. In…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) Make plans to visit Del Ray on the first Thursdays May-July, a free monthly neighborhood celebration held in Pat Miller Square. The Del Ray mural. The Del Ray Citizens Association is pleased to announce the 2026 First Thursday season — a free,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (391+ words) This Mother's Day, we're giving back to the community that means everything to us. Mother's Day is a moment to pause and honor the women who pour into the people and places around them. Here at The Seward Group, that…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (270+ words) Alexandria will celebrate the new kayak launch at Four Mile Run Park Saturday, May 9. Image courtesy of City of Alexandria. The Four Mile Run Park Kayak Launch is now open, giving the community its first fully ADA-accessible way to get…...