Local Events- March 2025
Woodlawn Needlework Show
1st through 31st
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
9000 Richmond Highway
Price: $$
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Woodlawn will host the 62nd Annual Woodlawn Needlework Show, the largest judged needlework show in the nation. During this month, Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House gives locals and out-of-towners alike the opportunity to view 500+ pieces of hand-sewn needlework from all over the world. Pieces will be on display for those who visit throughout the month of March. This year’s Needlework Show will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nelly’s Needlers, an all-volunteer corps who have contributed to the preservation of the site through the pursuit of fine needle art.
Del Ray Fairy Tale Image caption “Tiny Travels” by Courtney Pippin-Mather
March 7th – 29th
Fairy Tales Around the World
Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
The “Fairy Tales Around the World” exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features artwork inspired by stories of faraway lands, perilous journeys with magical characters and fantastic creatures. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, March 7, 7-9 pm. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
Cherry Blossom Season Happenings
Nothing is more symbolic of springtime in the D.C. region than cherry blossoms. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the fluffy pink and white wonders in Alexandria, VA. Take a spring Instagram walk outdoors, discover local restaurants or get active on a guided bike ride or boat tour from Old Town Alexandria to explore endless flowering trees. Plus, anticipate The National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 20 to April 13, 2025, with events that honor both American and Japanese cultures. Stay tuned for more 2025 events and offerings to be announced online. Visitalexandria.com
March 1st – April 27th
Fleeting: An Exhibition of Torpedo Factory Artists Celebrating Cherry Blossoms
Admission: Free
Hilton Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Torpedofactory.org
Each spring Alexandria and the greater DC metro area are entranced by the cherry blossoms. Originally from Japan, the cherry blossoms are fleeting, ephemeral, and impermanent. Delicate, pink, culturally and politically relevant, they are celebrated with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Office of the Arts, Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, and Torpedo Factory Art Center. This exhibition is Juried/Curated by Laurel Lukaszewski, artist, awardee of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation by the Government of Japan in 2016, National Cherry Blossom Festival Emeritus Board Member, and designer of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom official lapel pin. This exhibition is organized by the City of Alexandria Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The exhibition is a part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The end date of this exhibition is subject to change.
March 15th – April 13th
Explore the Cherry Blossoms with Unlimited Biking
Rentals available all season long; D.C. tours from March 15 to April 13th
Admission: $$
Unlimited Biking: Old Town Alexandria
421 King Street
202-842-2453
unlimitedbiking.com
Pedal from Unlimited Biking: Old Town Alexandria along the Potomac River to the famous cherry blossoms of Washington DC with Unlimited Biking’s bike rental package that provides you with all that you need for your journey—maps, helmets, bike bags and locks. Hybrid bikes, road bikes, eBikes, kids bikes and kids attachments are available. Alternatively, join the famous “Washington DC.: Blossoms by Guided Bike Tour,” which integrates celebrating the natural beauty of our nation’s capital during the Cherry Blossom Festival, while visiting some of the best monuments and memorials around Washington D.C. Cherry blossom tours are two hours long, run multiple times daily during the season and begin from Unlimited Biking: Washington DC at 998 Maine Avenue SW.
March 15th – April 13th
Cherry Blossom Guided Tours with Pedego Electric Bikes Alexandria
Departures at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; special group times by appointment
Admission: $$
Pedego Alexandria
210 North Lee Street
571-312-5168
Join a three-hour guided tour from Old Town Alexandria to the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., including a ride through the blossoms around East Potomac Park. The views of the blossoms from a Pedego are fantastic, and you don’t have to fight traffic or find a place to park downtown. We anticipate tours running between March 15 and April 13, 2024, or whenever the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom. Weekend tours fill up quickly, so make your reservations early through our online portal at pedegoalexandria.com or you can contact us at 571-312-5168 or info@pedegoalexandria.com. Special group times are also available with advance reservations. Group tour sizes will be limited. Must be at least 14 years old to ride alone. Dates subject to change depending on blossom blooming.
March 16th through April 21st
Cherry Blossom Cruises with City Cruises
Weekends beginning March 16th
Departures beginning at 11:30 a.m.; check website for details
Admission: $$
Departs from the Alexandria Marina
1 Cameron Street
703-684-0580
cityexperiences.com
Traverse the Potomac River from Old Town Alexandria and cruise past the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. on the Monuments Sightseeing Cruise from City Cruises. View and listen to the history of the iconic monuments, memorials and bridges as the D.C. region awakens to spring. See beautiful cherry blossom trees as you glide past the Tidal Basin and head onward to Georgetown. The cruise is 45 minutes one-way and approximately 90 minutes roundtrip. Riders also have the option to explore Georgetown and return on a later boat. City Cruises is a proud sponsor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
March 20th to April 12th
Water Taxi to The Wharf to See Cherry Blossoms
Daily
Departures beginning at 1:30 p.m.; check website for details
Admission: $$
Departs from the Alexandria Marina
1 Cameron Street
703-684-0580
Cruise from Old Town Alexandria to Washington, D.C., to enjoy the famous cherry blossoms. City Cruises Potomac Water Taxi offers a 25-minute direct water taxi from Old Town to The Wharf in D.C. From the dock at The Wharf, it is a 10-minute walk to the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin. The water taxi docks at the Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St. SW, near the Tidal Basin, the National Mall, Hains Point and a Capital Bikeshare station.