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 […]
Old Town Happenings
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Old Town Happenings: Bishop Boutique’s 5th Birthday!
My friend Kelly Ferenc, owner of Bishop Boutique, is celebrating her store’s 5th birthday this Saturday! I can’t believe that we have had her wonderful shop for FIVE YEARS! Here’s the invite: Details: October 7-8th 815 King Street, Old Town Alexandria She will be hosting an unique bash with Loren Hope Jewelry, one of my […]
Old Town Happenings: The Hive Grand Opening Celebration
I am so very excited that another amazing indie boutique is opening in town. My friend Elizabeth at The Shoe Hive is celebrating the grand opening of her new clothing boutique this weekend: The Hive! You all know and love The Shoe Hive for it’s gorgeous collection of stylish quality shoes; The Hive extends this […]