This online community was developed to support, inform and engage families with young children in Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia. I can’t think of a better place to raise my two children and I’m sure you agree more! Enjoy the blog and everything Del Ray has to offer!
I have wonderful memories of visiting my local library growing up and all the wonderful books that I discovered and all the magical places and people I met in those books. We all know that Alexandria city’s libraries have kids books, parenting books and even a fantastic selection of kids videos but did you […]
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What better day than to start a new blog series of ‘My Favorite Things’ in our neighborhood than Christmas Eve? These things don’t have to be big but they’re the things that make our community such a special place to be raising our kids! LETTERS TO SANTA AT PURPLE GOOSE Years ago Purple Goose started […]
READ MOREDel Ray Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Luminaries, & Visit with Santa Claus! Moved to Sat., December 7th ~ 6 pm Events are at the Del Ray Farmers Market Corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and East Oxford Avenue And along Mt. Vernon Avenue · Enjoy thousands of Luminaries along Mt. Vernon Avenue · Sing […]
READ MOREThere’s been talk of the Obama family getting out to do some holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday in the neighborhood. There are lots of places on the Avenue to scoop up great items for Sasha & Malia who are quickly growing before our eyes from adorable kids into beautiful young women! But what about […]
READ MOREYou’ve been waiting all year and now it’s time to welcome Santa Claus to Alexandria! Here’s where you’ll find the big man in town! Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Old Town Alexandria’s Market Square (301 King Street). Celebrate the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Admission is free and the event will be held rain […]
READ MORESt. Mary’s Annual Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday from 10 AM 4 PM at 400 Green Street.This year, the Christmas Bazaar will feature over 60 of the region’s most popular vendors specializing in arts, jewelry, ceramics, clothing, and more. In addition, the event will include a bake sale and Christmas Cafe featuring the best of […]
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I see so many requests on the Alexandria List Servs for play groups so I thought I’d put together a list of groups that parents can participate in. I know one of the best things a friend did for me as a new mother was to pass along information about Inova Alexandria’s new mom’s group. […]
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This weekend promises lots of fun! Here’s the scoop on what’s going on: Saturday George Washington’s Mount Vernon will host their Fall Harvest Family Days (Oct. 26-27, 9am – 5pm). This weekend event includes wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw maze, apple roasting, corn husk doll making and early American music. […]
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This Saturday is Trick or Treat with the Boutiques in Old Town Alexandria! Thirty-seven stores in Old Town will be handy out treats of all sorts to you and your little ones. The event runs during regular store hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is such a fun event and a great way […]
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This coming Sunday is the Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade to be held on October 27th at 2 pm. In past years, more than 5,000 have participated in this annual event which included over 2,000 children, special dignitaries and elected officials; over 50 pets in Halloween costumes; and 25 decorated strollers. The parade begins at […]
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