Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend is here! Here’s your full rundown of all the festivities, events, live music, and entertainment that’s happening this weekend in Alexandria, enjoy!
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
THINGS TO DO
- 3 p.m.: Family Movie Matinee – “Home Alone” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Scottish History and Heritage Tour at Alexandria Visitor Center
- 4 p.m.: Together for the Holidays: Family Cookie Decorating Class at Aslin Beer Company
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6 p.m.: Holiday Tours at Pope-Leighey House
- 6 p.m.: Holiday Market 2023 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Teen Skate Night at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
- 6 p.m.: Jingle & Mingle: A Braddock Road Holiday Open House at Greenstreet Gardens
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Choral Society: Snow Globe Series at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
- 7:30 p.m.: “Lord of the Rings” with your United States Navy Band at Alexandria City High School
- 8 p.m.: A Christmas Carol at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- American Legion Post 24: Celtic Underground at 7 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forester Band at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Mike Richards at 9 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. in the Anchor Bar
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: First Friday Live Music at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox ‘Life In The Past Lane Tour’ at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m., live DJ at 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
THINGS TO DO
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Oxford Avenue
- 9 a.m.: National Stormwater Day Stream Cleanup at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- 9 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.: Scottish History and Heritage Tour at Alexandria Visitor Center
- 10 a.m.: Santa Story Time at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 a.m.: Holiday Market at The Alexandrian Old Town
- 11 a.m.: 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town
- 11 a.m.: Friendship Firehouse Museum Open
- 11 a.m.: Holiday Market 2023 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 12 p.m.: Soldiers Christmas at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 2 p.m.: 2023 Holiday Festival at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 2 p.m.: Author Talk with Magda De La Paz Cabrero – Walking On Earth with Thich Nhat Hanh at Kate Waller Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Classical Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
- 2:45 p.m.: The Virginia Grand Military Band at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
- 3 p.m. Holiday Art Mart at Canal Center
- 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.: A Christmas Carol at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
- 5 p.m.: Tall Ship Providence Hosts First-Ever Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party at Tall Ship Providence
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 5:30 p.m.: 23rd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade at Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Choral Society: Snow Globe Series at William Ramsay Recreation Center
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blackwall Hitch: Franklin Music Duo at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Brendan’s Voyage at 1 p.m., Poehemia at 6 p.m., and Broken Ground at 10 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: A Saturday Night Spectacle with Sable Drive, Stan Kelz, Watusi Culttleader Family and The Mayors of Marble Falls at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Collective and Mike Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m, live DJ at 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
THINGS TO DO
- 8:30 a.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Handel’s Messiah to Benefit Carpenter’s Shelter at Christ The King Anglican Church
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 9 a.m.: 4MR Holiday Makers Market at Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market
- 10 a.m.: Cycling at the brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 10 a.m.: Holiday Market at Old Town North at Montgomery Park
- 10:30 a.m.: Season’s Treatings: Gingerbread Decoration Party at The Garden Alexandria
- 11 a.m.: Tea with Santa at Hank’s Oyster Bar Old Town
- 11 a.m.: Holiday Market 2023 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 11 a.m.: Holiday Candles & Cider Workshop at Lost Boy Cider
- 1 p.m.: Scottish History and Heritage Tour at Alexandria Visitor Center
- 1 p.m.: Pet Photos with Santa + A HOWLiday Bazaar at Lindsay Volvo Cars of Alexandria
- 1 p.m.: ALX Jazz Fest Pop Up at the Four Mile Run Farmers Market
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – Miracle Mile (1988) at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: DIY Tabletop Holiday Tree at Lost Boy Cider
- 3 p.m.: Be Merry, Be Beautiful Holiday Open House at Fountains Day Spa
- 3 p.m.: Old Town TubaChristmas at Market Square
- 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.: A Christmas Carol at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
- 4 p.m.: Dive into Dim Sum Workshop at Hank’s Oyster Bar Old Town
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6 p.m.: Del Ray Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting at Pat Miller Square
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Ian Conor at 5 p.m.
- ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
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