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August 2015
Splash with DASH
Advocates for Alexandria Aquatics is offering Splash with DASH, a FREE swim day at Old Town Pool. Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon-7pm. http://alexandriaaquatics.com/2015/08/13/free-swim-day-at-the-old-town-pool/
Find out more »September 2015
“Movies Under the Stars” showing Tangled
The public is invited to attend outdoor movies on a three-story high movie screen under the stars at City parks. All movies begin at approximately 8:30 pm (at dusk). Admission is free. Wednesday, September 2: Tangled Market Square, 301 King St. Concessions will be available and guests may bring blankets or low beach chairs to sit on. Coolers and outside food items are welcome. In the event of rain, the evening's film showing will be cancelled. Call the Special Events…
Find out more »Four Mile Summer Movie showing Cool Runnings
The last Four Mile Summer Movie Here will be this coming Friday! National Community Church – Potomac Yard is co-sponsoring a summer movie series with the City of Alexandria. The outdoor movies will take place at the Four Mile Run Park Plaza along Mount Vernon Avenue (adjacent to the Four Mile Run Conservatory Center). Friday September 11: Cool Runnings Look for the film to begin at dusk.
Find out more »Alexandria Multicultural Fest
City of Alexandria to host 4th Annual Alexandria Multicultural Fest on Saturday, September 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Conservatory Center at Four Mile Run, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. Admission is free and the event will take place rain or shine. Designed to bring community members together to celebrate Alexandria’s diversity, Alexandria Multicultural Fest features entertainment for all ages including live music and activities representing the region’s cultures. Performances include music from “Rainbow Rock Band,” “¬-Black Royal Band” and…
Find out more »Colonial Market & Fair at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The annual Colonial Market & Fair at George Washington's Mount Vernon featuring dozens of America’s finest craftspeople and plenty of family fun! The Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon is included with admission. September 19, 2015 - September 20, 2015 — 9:00am - 5:00pm Buy Tickets at: http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/colonial-market-fair/
Find out more »Cinema Del Ray showing Big Hero 6
Show starts at dusk at Mount Vernon Rec. Center Field
Find out more »October 2015
Annual Family Fall Festival
City of Alexandria’s Annual Family Fall Festival Scheduled for Saturday, October 17 The City of Alexandria’s Family Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Armistead L. Boothe Park, located at 520 Cameron Station Blvd. In the case of inclement weather, the Festival will move indoors to Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, 435 Ferdinand Day Drive. The event will be held rain or shine. Entertainment includes performances by the Beale Street Puppet Theatre…
Find out more »Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture’s FUNTACULAR
Plan to go to Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture's FUNTACULAR! on the farm on Oct. 18 from 1-5 pm for apple bobbing, sack racing, cake walks, pie eating contests, learning about compost, watching mead be made, harvesting glass gem corn, digging up sweet potatoes, hanging out with the chickens. Admission is free. Most games are free. Bring a picnic and make an afternoon of it! Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House Register here -- http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-arcadia-farm-fallfest-funt…
Find out more »Harbor Halloween
Plan to attend Harbor Halloween at National Harbor on October 24th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 12pm – 2pm Trick-or-Treating 12:30pm Halloween movie: Hocus Pocus 2pm First Annual National Harbor Chef Pumpkin-Carving Contest Prince George’s County Police Department will have their very best officers in attendance to hand out Children’s ID kits. You’ll also get an exclusive look at an official police cruiser!
Find out more »19th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade
Grab Your Ghosts and Goblins and Head to The Avenue for the 19th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade One of Del Ray's favorite traditions is coming soon--the Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade--on Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m. Please note that both judging for Best Decorated Stroller and registration for Best Pet Costume will begin at 1:30 p.m. The parade begins at Mt. Vernon Avenue, south of E. Bellefonte, and continues down to the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center play fields…
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