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If you’re staying in town this weekend, there’s plenty to look forward to from Alexandria’s lineup of events.

Between the Summer Sidewalk Sale in Old Town, Bands & Brews in Del Ray and the ongoing Alexandria Restaurant Week across the city, there’s no shortage of event options.


Around Town

Shoppers will descend upon Old Town this weekend in search of the best deals of the summer at local boutiques.

The Old Town Boutique Community will host its 17th annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 16 at participating boutiques. Dozens of independent boutiques will offer merchandise displays on the sidewalk and their deepest discounts of the season, and some will have extra promotions or activities for shoppers.


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Old Town Alexandria will host its 16th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 9, bringing together more than 30 independent boutiques for what organizers describe as the largest collective boutique sale in the D.C. region.

The shopping event, presented by Visit Alexandria, will feature participating stores throughout Old Town Alexandria’s historic district, with locations marked by balloons and sidewalk signage. Store hours will vary by location.