Autumn ushered in glorious foliage for fall strolls through centuries-old streetscapes, crisp air for al fresco events and the start of spooky season. Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S. 2024. Dive deeper into fall events and the beginnings of the Christmas Holiday activities in Alexandria with the listings below and at VisitAlexandria.com/Fall.

15^th through February 14^th

Ice & Lights

Cameron Run Regional Park

4001 Eisenhower Avenue

Ice skating amidst a winter wonderland filled with unique light displays.

23^rd

Alexandria Cider Festival

1 – 5 pm

Lloyd House

220 North Washington Street

Admission: $55 (November 1 to 22); $65 (at the door); $25 designated driver purchase Celebrate Virginia Cider Week with a special tasting event on the grounds of the historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria. Event tickets include cider tastings, live music, a tasting glass and a little history, too. This event will take place outdoors. Proceeds benefit the historic Alexandria museums. apps.alexandriava.gov/calendar

Holiday Tree Lighting

6-8 pm

Market Square

301 King Street

Ring in the city’s official start to the holiday season with the lighting of the 40-foot tree adorned with nearly 40,000 twinkling lights, plus enjoy appearances from Alexandria’s Town Crier and Santa himself. apps.alexandriava.gov/calendar

23^rd & 24^th

Old Town Cookie Crawl

All day/eve

Morrison House

116 South Alfred Street

Admission is $50

Receive a commemorative tin at the Morrison House and get a list of participating merchants – stop by all stops on the crawl and receive a pre-wrapped cookie at each location. Tickets can be purchased through the Old Town Business Association at http://www.oldtownbusiness.org/events

29^th

Plaid Friday

Throughout Old Town Alexandria

Celebrate Plaid Friday: Alexandria’s Small Business Black Friday as shops in Old Town and beyond offering some of their best deals of the year, including early bird, store-wide discounts and free gifts with purchase. Shoppers will find one-of-a-kind deals on self-care products, artwork, jewelry, fashionable finds, home goods and more. visitalexandria.com/blackfriday

30^th

Holiday Maker’s Market

12-5 pm

Port City Brewing Co.

3950 Wheeler Avenue

Shop from more than 30 different local makers while sipping craft beer, enjoying music and more. This event is dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

About Alexandria, VirginiaRecognized by Travel + Leisure among the Best Cities in the U.S. 2024 and voted a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2023, Alexandria is a welcoming weekend escape on the Potomac River, minutes from Washington, D.C. Founded in 1749 and boasting the nation’s third oldest historic district, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel. Celebrating its 275th anniversary in 2024, the port city has played a major role in the nation’s story and reflected its progress toward inclusivity. Stroll Old Town Alexandria’s King Street mile to find more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques plus intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront. Explore vibrant neighborhoods beyond Old Town, trace George Washington and the Founding Fathers’ footsteps and follow the stories of Black Americans who shaped the history of Alexandria and the United States.

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