Everything is coming full circle, because National Donut Day is returning next month, and there are a number of deals to be had at donut shops in Alexandria.
The day, which occurs on the first Friday of June (June 6), celebrates the history of the dessert, dating back to World War I.
Which business community is better, Old Town or Del Ray? In terms of softball, the arguments will be settled on Monday, June 2, with the seventh annual Del Ray vs. Old Town Softball Game.
Mayor Alyia Gaskins will throw the first pitch at Eugene Simpson Park (426 E. Monroe Avenue) at 6 p.m. The five-inning game will include food trucks and ice cream, and the event is a fundraiser for the Alexandria Little League Scholarship Fund. Del Ray is in the overall series lead with a 4-2 record.
Chuck Todd, NBC News chief political analyst, will be the judge at the 16th annual Taste of Del Ray on June 1.
The former Meet the Press host has a long history with Alexandria, and he’ll decide on the top dishes between 14 restaurants at the ticketed event, which will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields (2701 Commonwealth Avenue).
Get ready for the ninth annual Well Ray Festival, Alexandria’s largest outdoor wellness event. It’s happening on Saturday (May 17) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Bellefonte Avenues. And the best part? It’s completely free.
This year’s festival features over 50 wellness and holistic health experts offering a wide range of services. You can get health screenings, therapeutic massages, acupuncture, physical therapy advice, and nutrition tips. There’s also wellness merchandise, food samples, and fun activities for the whole family, including face painting and a rock climbing wall.
Get ready for a jam-packed weekend in Alexandria, with flagship events like the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, the Well Ray health and wellness festival, and the Tavern Square Art Fair headlining a diverse array of activities.
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a wellness seeker, an art lover, or just looking for some local fun, Alexandria has something for everyone this weekend.
A new Japanese restaurant is opening on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.
Pak Soii Izakaya and Bar has posted signs in the window that they’ll be coming soon to 1909 Mount Vernon Avenue in the former Zuki Moon space. They’re also looking to hire a sushi chef, sushi helper, line cook, dishwasher, and servers.
Your stretchy pants are about to get a workout, because the Taste of Del Ray is returning June 1 (Sunday).
More than a dozen Del Ray restaurants are participating in the 16th annual event, which will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields (2701 Commonwealth Avenue).
Got an extra-large pair of scissors handy? There are two ribbon cuttings for local businesses along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray next month.
On May 10 at 10:30 a.m., expect a crowd to formally cut the ribbon at the Dal Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue. The business opened last month and is owned by Jay Portlance, who also owns Del Ray Hardware across the street.
A new vintage gift shop is opening this summer in Del Ray.
The ribbon cutting for Stardust Vintage + Gift (1904 Mount Vernon Avenue) is set for Saturday, June 7. The location is the current home to antique shop La Brocante.
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.
The Alexandria Democratic Committee (ADC) is moving after spending over twenty years at 617 N. Washington Street.
Sandy Marks, who chairs the committee, enthusiastically shared the news in a letter emailed to subscribers and supporters on Tuesday (April 15).
