After a busy Halloween season, Alexandria will have a quieter weekend of events before holiday happenings ramp up.
The first full weekend of November brings a closing celebration for the Waterfront Park art installation, Veterans Day Run, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum’s 20th anniversary open house and an evening with George Washington.
Here’s what’s going on around the city this weekend.
$125 and Under Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6
Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork will be priced at $125 or less to be sold on an “art-to-go” basis. An opening reception on Nov. 6 will feature curators Dale Spivey and Liz Martinez and the exhibiting artists. The exhibit will be open through Nov. 29.
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
Mentally Shredded Foundation Veterans Day Run
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
Join Mentally Shredded Foundation for its first Veterans Day Run, a three-mile event through Old Town ahead of the holiday. It will include a stop at Pacers Running to share gratitude to veterans, followed by a RX in the Park workout and a moment of reflection. The event benefits the foundation’s mission to support mental health through connection, movement and community.
2034 Eisenhower Avenue Suite 200
Carlyle House Family Fun Day
When: 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
Read and craft on the Carlyle House front lawn for Family Fun Day on the last day of this monthly series from March to November. The event includes story time, crafts and other activities that relate to the “It’s Fall Y’all” theme of the month. The program is all ages but activities may be challenging for children under 4. The event is free, but donations are accepted.
121 N. Fairfax Street
GW Art Therapy Students Artist Market
When: 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
GW Art Therapy students are participating in this market with handmade gifts, jewelry, art prints, upcycled clothing, home décor and more.
300 John Carlyle Street
An Intimate Evening with George Washington
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
Join George Washington at the historic Duvall House where he had his homecoming celebration after the Revolutionary War. The event will feature libations and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $150 per person, with proceeds benefiting the 2027 George Washington Birthday Parade.
305 Cameron Street
Celebrate 20 Years of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
This special open house will have free, stationed tours to celebrate 20 years of Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum as a city-owned museum. Edward Stabler’s 1790s daybook and an account and prescription book from the 1860s will be on display.
105-107 S. Fairfax Street
Site See: Now or Never Closing Celebration
When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
Head to Waterfront Park to celebrate the closing days of the art installation “Now or Never” by artist Alicia Eggert. There will be music, and attendees can take home their own “Now or Never” yard sign, while supplies last.
1A Prince Street
