Just in time for Easter weekend, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is hoping to find a forever home for Addison and Carol, an inseparable pair of three-year-old bunnies who must be adopted together.
With matching silky white coats and striking black ears, this charming duo has spent their entire lives side by side and are described as incredibly social and affectionate rabbits, ready to hop into a loving family’s life.
Looking to make the most of your time in Alexandria this weekend? From Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, April 20, the city is bustling with activities as Spring Break continues for students and Easter weekend arrives. Whether you’re searching for family fun like egg hunts and Easter Bunny meet-and-greets, planning a night out featuring live music or trivia, seeking unique workshops, or want to browse the local farmers markets, there’s plenty to explore.
Check out our detailed rundown below for times, locations, and more. Reminder – If you attend any of these events or activities, be sure to let someone know that you found out about it on ALXnow!
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Del Ray’s GardenFest is set for Sunday, April 27, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. at Nicholas A. Colasanto Baseball Field, where Mt Vernon Avenue meets Commonwealth Avenue.
The Del Ray Citizens Association is hosting this free, family-friendly event focused on gardening and environmental education. Visitors can explore booths, watch demonstrations, and join activities covering composting, native plants, mushroom foraging, beekeeping, and vermiculture. The festival will give away nearly 500 native tree seedlings and hundreds of vegetable and herb seed packets.
Kismet Modern Indian restaurant (111 North Pitt Street) and Made in ALX (415 King Street) are teaming up to host the Tavern Square Art Fair on May 17.
This free event, open to all ages, will showcase over a dozen artists offering hands-on experiences like live portraits, cookie decorating, and face painting. Local nonprofits will also participate, including the Office of Historic Alexandria and Volunteer Alexandria.
Meet your new best friend, Athea – this week’s adoptable dog of the week.
Athea is a 4-year-old mixed breed available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Alexandria has a vibrant cycling community and offers residents a selection of bicycle shops with expert mechanics and places to shop.
Do you have a favorite bicycle shop you recommend to others? A shop that has knowledgeable sales personnel and/or dependable repair services? Here’s your chance to share your experience and recommendations via our Readers’ Choice Award for the best bicycle shop in Alexandria.
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The Study at Morrison House (116 South Alfred Street) is gearing up for a unique “Banned Book Speakeasy” event from April 23 to 26, 2025. They’re mixing things up by offering cocktails inspired by controversial books, with a dollar from each drink going to the Virginia Library Association.
The hotel’s website teases, “We want to let you in on our little secret… The Study at Morrison House is filling its shelves —and cocktail menu—with banned books. As a haven for storytelling, we’re celebrating the power of literature in all its forms while supporting local libraries”.
Meet your new best friend, Winter – this week’s adoptable cat of the week.
Winter, a one-year-old male Domestic Shorthair, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
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