ALX Venues Hosting NYE Festivities — “How are you ringing in the new year in Alexandria? A number of local bars and restaurants are doing it up in style on Dec. 31. From Old Town to Del Ray, Arlandria and the West End, here’s a roundup of shindigs that will send you into the early morning hours of 2026.” [ALXnow]
Reminder: Trash Collection Pushed Back — “The city of Alexandria will not collect waste on New Year’s Day, and the remainder of the week’s collection will follow a modified schedule. After Thursday, waste collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week, according to the city.” [ALXnow]
DASH Operating Weekend Schedule Tomorrow — “Wednesday, December 31: All lines will operate on a regular Monday–Friday schedule. DASH Administrative Offices will be open. [On] Thursday, January 1: All lines will operate on a Saturday–Sunday schedule. DASH Administrative Offices will be closed.” [DASH]
Art Market Flourishes in Old Town North — “If you find yourself at Madison Street Tattoo on the second Saturday night of the month, you’ll be greeted by chatter, upbeat music and a tapestry of artwork thanks to Art in the Attic. The monthly art market is the brainchild of Jillian Cohen, an abstract surrealist artist, who started the Old Town North staple in September 2024.” [The Alexandria Times]
Historic Garden Tour Coming to ALX This Spring —”The Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week offers a unique chance in 2026, during the nation’s 250th anniversary, to visit many properties linked to early Virginians who helped shape American history. Historic Garden Week 2026 is set for April 18 through April 25. The tour in Alexandria will take place Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
AFD Shares Holiday Safety Pointers — “Please remember that it is illegal to possess, sell, store, or use fireworks within the City of Alexandria, including sparklers and novelty fireworks, by City ordinance. While fireworks may be legally purchased in neighboring jurisdictions, they may not be used or possessed within Alexandria city limits. All illegal fireworks are subject to confiscation, and violations are Class 1 misdemeanors, punishable by fines of up to $2,500, up to one year in jail, or both.” [Alexandria Fire Department]
It’s Wednesday — Expect flurries and a slight chance of snow before 7 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies becoming sunny later, with a high near 39 and southwest wind gusts up to 21 mph. Wednesday night brings more flurries and a low around 26, while New Year’s Day has flurries until noon, sunny skies, and a high near 33 with gusts up to 28 mph. [NWS]
