Alexandria is set to be backed this fall with events that you won’t want to miss. From art events to wine festivals and Halloween parades, Alexandria, Virginia has something for everyone this autumn.
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The 21st Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade
Set for November 5th at the corner of Mt. Vernon Ave. and Commonwealth, this parade is free for all guests. The parade includes a pet costume contest, stroller competition, best-decorated home and business contests, and a spooky Halloween classic movie monster maze. The event tends to attract over 7,000 people each year, so come ready to join the crowd for an afternoon of fun between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and follow the parade as it marches toward the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center. The organizers encourage citizens to donate costumes for children so that those who would go without can have something to wear to the parade. Donations can be dropped off at the Del Ray Farmers’ Market, at the Caboose Cafe, or on the porch at 110 East Del Ray.
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The 44th Annual Virginia Wine Festival
Join the community on October 19th and 20th, 2019 at 1 Loudoun, 44600 Freetown Blvd, Ashburn, VA, for a wine festival you’ll never forget. This event doesn’t take cash, so be sure to bring a card or two along to pay for your tickets, food, and drinks. General admissions tickets grant festival-goers a tasting glass, unlimited wine and cider tastings, access to the festival oyster pavilion, and access to all concessions and musical entertainment areas. VIP tickets grant festival-goers one hour of early admission, an exclusive VIP reserve wine tasting, private tents and bathrooms, and all that a general ticket does. Try out over 200 Virginia wines and dozens of cider varieties. Bottles and cases are for sale to all ticket-holders. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to enter.
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Art on Tap 2019
The Art League of Alexandria invites you to their annual Art on Tap event to enjoy original artwork, local beers, and delicious food. The event is set for Friday, November 1st, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. EDT at The Art League on 105 N Union St in Alexandria, Virginia. Local breweries have teamed up with the best artists in town to pair their brews and appetizers with specific artistic works. Try out each of the beer varieties in your take-home Art on Tap beer tasting glass. At the end of the event, a vote will be held for the best combination. Only those age 21 and older may enter, and all guests must provide photo IDs.
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Fall Harvest Family Days
Join the community at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia, on October 19th and 20th for a celebration of autumn packed with 18th-century activities for your entire family. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. horse-drawn wagon rides, colonial games, demonstrations of colonial life, a straw bail maze, trade demonstrations, 18th-century dancing classes, a free sightseeing cruise of the Potomac, and much more await visitors at this historic location.
Alexandria is a beautiful place to celebrate the fall season. Enjoy these events, and you’ll want to return for years to come.
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