Spring Events in Alexandria
5th & 6th
Pup-Centric Weekend
Oronoco Bay Park
Make it a paw-some weekend with a 2-mile riverside dog walk and sustainability festival during the ALX Dog Walk in Oronoco Bay Park on the 5th, followed by the 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest for dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, food vendors and more. The 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors and food on Sunday, April 6th from 11am- 3pm at the George Washington Middle School parking lot. This festival is dog-friendly and takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Hope Peele and The Peele Group. For details follow @delray_dogfest and @visitdelray for updates leading up to this paw-some event!
26th
92nd Historic Garden Week Old Town Tour
10 am – 4 pm
Overlooking the Potomac River with views of our nation’s capital, Old Town Alexandria radiates charm while safeguarding its rich historic roots. Founded in 1749, Alexandria was a major seaport before the Revolutionary War, was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War, and was a torpedo production site during World War II. In 1946 Alexandria was the third city in the country to establish a historic district to preserve its architectural heritage. This easy walking tour of Old Town Alexandria includes private townhomes and secluded gardens located along the tree-lined streets of the historic district. In addition, the tour ticket includes admission to two Garden Club of Virginia restoration projects within a short driving distance of the tour area – the Gardens at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens as well as Green Spring Garden.
For details log on to https://gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/tours/old-town-alexandria/#tour
27th
PNC Alexandria Half Marathon
Old Town and GW Parkway
The inaugural PNC Alexandria Half is coming to Old Town Alexandria. The event includes a Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Dash! The half marathon event replaces the PNC Parkway Classic 10 Miler with an exciting new course that starts and finishes in Old Town while also exploring 5 miles each way on the George Washington Parkway. The Half and 5K start is set for 7:00 AM, with the Kidz Doc Dash at 10:30 AM. https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Alexandria/AlexandriaHalf
Continuing Cherry Blossom Season Happenings
Through April 12th
Water Taxi to The Wharf to See Cherry Blossoms
Daily
Departures beginning at 1:30 p.m.; check website for details
Admission: $$
Departs from the Alexandria Marina
1 Cameron Street
703-684-0580
Cruise from Old Town Alexandria to Washington, D.C., to enjoy the famous cherry blossoms. City Cruises Potomac Water Taxi offers a 25-minute direct water taxi from Old Town to The Wharf in D.C. From the dock at The Wharf, it is a 10-minute walk to the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin. The water taxi docks at the Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St. SW, near the Tidal Basin, the National Mall, Hains Point and a Capital Bikeshare station.
Through April 13th
Explore the Cherry Blossoms with Unlimited Biking
Rentals available all season long; D.C. tours through April 13th
Admission: $$
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.
Through 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: $$
Pedego Alexandria
210 North Lee Street
571-312-5168
Join a three-hour guided tour from Old Town Alexandria to the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., including a ride through the blossoms around East Potomac Park. The views of the blossoms from a Pedego are fantastic, and you don’t have to fight traffic or find a place to park downtown. We anticipate tours running between through April 13, 2024, or whenever the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom. Weekend tours fill up quickly, so make your reservations early through our online portal at pedegoalexandria.com or you can contact us at 571-312-5168 or info@pedegoalexandria.com. Special group times are also available with advance reservations. Group tour sizes will be limited. Must be at least 14 years old to ride alone. Dates subject to change depending on blossom blooming.
Through April 21st
Cherry Blossom Cruises with City Cruises
Weekends through the 21st
Departures beginning at 11:30 a.m.; check website for details
Admission: $$
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.
Through 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.