The waterfront plaza on King Street has been undergoing changes this summer, and is ready to welcome guests this fall with the Portside in Old Town Festival. October 12-14 the new King Street Waterfront Park, located on the site of the Old Dominion Boat Club, will celebrate Alexandria with food, drink, music, historical tours, and… Read More »
Old Town Happenings
Alexandria Restaurant Week
For 10 days and two weekends, more than 50 Alexandria restaurants offer a $35 three-course dinner OR a $35 dinner for two during Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week, August 17-26, 2018. More than 25 restaurants will also offer lunch deals at $15 or $22 per person in addition to the dinner specials. New this year, brunch… Read More »
Old Town Happenings: Happy Anniversary Bellacara!
Our friends at Bellacara are having their anniversary sale Saturday, March 10, and you won’t want to miss this. The owner, Angela, is a good friend an amazing #ladyboss. Celebrating 18 incredible years, Bellacara is offering 15% off your purchases on Saturday, as well as a big surprise. Regular shoppers know that Bellacara can’t be… Read More »
Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Visit the Westin Alexandria for the annual warehouse sale! This sale is running this Saturday, February 3rd from 9am – 4pm and is a free event. Dozens of Alexandria shops will be there selling fabulous merchandise at deep discounts ranging from 60-80% off. While fibre space won’t… Read More »
Federal Workers: Come Learn to Stitch With Us
**UPDATE** As the government has decided to reopen tomorrow, we are pausing the free drop in lessons effective Tuesday, January 23. Classes will be held in February if the furlough happens again. fibre space is offering free learn to knit classes for all furloughed government employees and federal contractors during the shut down. Join… Read More »
Top five reasons for shopping locally!
It is important now more than ever to shift your dollars and support our locally owned businesses. Here’s why! 1. Keep more dollars in the local economy. For every $100 spent in a local store, $68 will stay in the community. But, spend $100 at a chain store and only $43 stays in the community…. Read More »
Holidays in Old Town!
Old Town Alexandria is perfect for your holiday shopping and dining, as well as just enjoying the season. Support all of your favorite independently-owned small businesses while walking along the charming brick sidewalks of Old Town. The cute and clever window displays never fail to amaze and the trees all along King Street glow with… Read More »
Halloween Happenings in Old Town
Fall has finally arrived and do you know what that means? Halloween! October 31st is rapidly approaching, so it’s time to start planning out your Halloween plans here in the OT. There are SO many fun things coming up, including some fun things for the human and furry children, and it was impossible to pick… Read More »
Come to Old Town Alexandria for fireworks tonight!
Happy Birthday Alexandria! On Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 5 to 10 p.m., celebrate America’s 241st birthday and Alexandria’s 268th birthday along the Potomac waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic and enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, patriotic birthday cake, food vendors and a dazzling fireworks display. As George… Read More »
Old Town Happenings: George Washington Birthday Parade
Be sure to swing by Old Town this afternoon from 1-3pm for the George Washington Birthday Parade in honor of President’s Day and George Washington’s 285th birthday! The George Washington Birthday Parade is an annual event with nearly 3500 participants that snakes 1 mile through the historic heart of Old Town. The oldest and largest… Read More »
Holidays in Old Town!
Old Town Alexandria is perfect for your holiday shopping and dining, as well as just enjoying the season. Support all of your favorite independently-owned small businesses while walking along the charming brick sidewalks of Old Town. The cute and clever window displays never fail to amaze and the trees all along King Street glow with… Read More »