Get ready to create, because Made in ALX‘s third annual Fall Maker’s Market is returning to Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue).
The free family-and-pet-friendly event will feature more than 20 Alexandria makers/artists, and multiple make-and-take stations. The event is from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Isolated showers before 8 p.m., then isolated showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58 degrees. Light and variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Looking for something fun to do in Alexandria this weekend? This weekend is packed with something for everyone, from unique workshops and poetry readings to farmers’ markets and Super Bowl watch parties. Of course, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal during the final weekend of Alexandria Restaurant Week!
Check out the complete list of events below, and if you attend something you found here, be sure to let the venue know you read about it on ALXnow!
Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue) is hosting a 14th birthday party for the brewery on Saturday, Feb. 1.
The event celebrates 14 years of operation for the local brewery.
Alexandria likely has a higher-than-average concentration of American history buffs, which means there could be some stiff competition at Port City Brewing Company’s American History Trivia event next week.
The competition is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue).
Port City is getting its own new, permanent taco spot this weekend.
La Tingeria is scheduled to have a grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. at Port City ( 3950 Wheeler Avenue).
It’s the perfect weather for an award-winning Port City Brewing Company beer, and this year there are two champion brews for the choosing.
The 30-barrel brewery and tap room in Alexandria’s West End brought home gold and bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival Competition.
After years of food trucks, Port City Brewing Company is getting its first fully-fledged restaurant: La Tingeria.
The Alexandria location at 3950 Wheeler Avenue will be the third for La Tingeria, which also has spots in Falls Church and Spotsylvania. The taqueria is expected to open at Port City in October.
Hometown brewery Port City Brewing Company will be hosting a brand new beer festival in Alexandria showcasing beers from other ports around the country.
The Port to Port Beer Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Port City (3940 Wheeler Avenue). The festival will feature 14 breweries from other water-adjacent cities, including Mieza Blendery and Lost Boy Cider both in Alexandria.
Other than Halloween and maybe the winter holidays, Pride Month is maybe the holiday season Alexandria goes most all-out for.
Local favorite Port City Brewing Company is getting in on the action too with Priday Market and Drag Show next weekend.
Can Del Ray businesses defend their title against Old Town in the annual softball battle on Thursday?
Mayor Justin Wilson 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. The businesses even got permission from the city to serve draft beer from Port City Brewing Company.
