Sonoma Cellar
NightlifeSip Sonoma vibes nearby: Sonoma Cellar brings a true Sonoma tasting-room feel to Old Town, pouring selections from 180+ small to medium Sonoma wineries plus a smart nod to Virginia producers.
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Bastille Brasserie & Bar
RestaurantsWeeknight date upgrade: Bastille Brasserie & Bar is a chef-owned Old Town staple since 2006, with steak frites, seasonal seafood and duck, a lively bar-café, and a garden patio.
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Step Back in Time at Lee-Fendall House's Speakeasy Night
The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden in Alexandria will hold a speakeasy night on October 3, honoring its Prohibition-era past.
Full story at northernvirginiamag.com ↗
Fall Events in Alexandria 2026: Art Festivals, Oktoberfest, Halloween Parades and More
The fall of 2026 in Alexandria is one of the city's busiest seasons of the year, with numerous events including two juried art festivals, a Bavarian beer garden in Carlyle, one of America's most famous Halloween parades, a 20th-anniversary film festival and a cider tasting in an 18th-century garden.
Full story at alexandrialivingmagazine.com ↗
Del Ray’s Long-Awaited Colasanto Spray Park Is Finally Open
The City of Alexandria has completed the Colasanto Spray Park project, which has been delayed due to weather, construction fencing, rain delays and utility work.
Full story at thezebra.org ↗
Alexandria’s first-ever Old Town Beauty Crawl organized by over a dozen businesses
Alexandria's first-ever Old Town Beauty Crawl is set to take place on Friday, Sept.
Full story at alxnow.com ↗
Art on the Avenue Returns to Del Ray Oct. 3
Art on the Avenue, the largest celebration of art, music, food, and community in Del Ray, Virginia, is set to return on Oct.
Full story at thezebra.org ↗
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