It’s the dog days of summer, stay inside with the AC and try to find something good on TV!
We’ll
 be surfing the static and exploring an evening of TV programming all 
with an improv twist! All of these shows will be made up on the spot- 
just as seen on TV!
Show is 18+ recommended. Tickets are free, with a $10 suggested donation.

Local Event: Channel Surfing: A TV-themed improv show with the Auxiliary

Fairfax County

Greater Alexandria

Virginia

Channel Surfing: A TV-themed improv show with...

It’s the dog days of summer, stay inside with the AC and try to find something good on TV!
We’ll
 be surfing the static and...

Channel Surfing: A TV-themed improv show with the Auxiliary

Heritage Presbyterian Church

Join Aaron Zajdel, LCSW, for a free information session covering essential topics such as living wills, medical power of attorney, and various care options from hospice to assisted living. This free community event includes light refreshments along with coffee and tea.

Local Event: Advance Care Planning Seminar

Mount Vernon

Advance Care Planning Seminar

Join Aaron Zajdel, LCSW, for a free information session covering essential topics such as living wills, medical power of...

NOTE: &nbsp;if weather turns to rain or stormy during market time, more vendors will be setting up inside the lodge building.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please come on in!&nbsp;&nbsp;
NEW!&nbsp;&nbsp;Linda Cunningham Goldstein, a Sotheby's-trained appraiser will be appraising your treasures for the low, low fee of $15 per appraisal.&nbsp; She will be located on site inside the lodge.
This is a rain or shine event. SUMMER MARKET EVENT:&nbsp; Antique, Vintage, as well as Crafters/Artisan Vendors, Practical (new/used), &amp; Refreshments for purchase (Hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge #219).
August 15, 2026 from 8:00-2:00 PM 
8717 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22308
Onsite Parking for Customers - overflow parking on Elkin street Restrooms on site, located in the lodge Heated/air-conditioned! RAIN OR SHINE! Pet and family friendly
NEW!&nbsp;&nbsp;Linda Cunningham Goldstein, a Sotheby's-trained appraiser will be appraising your treasures for the low, low fee of $15 per appraisal.&nbsp; She will be located on site inside the lodge.
Food Vendors:&nbsp; Cake Faith (grilled breakfast/lunch sandwiches or wraps, homemade pound cake); Rotating vendors:&nbsp; Kaphiy Coffee Roasters (cold coffee, matcha, and refreshers);&nbsp; LB Desserts (pies, cakes, cupcakes, banana pudding cups, and more!);&nbsp; 
Lodge members will sell $1 drinks inside the lodge.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENDORS!!! ******************************** Great Community Event with something for everyone.&nbsp; Up to 45 Vendors and crafters are set up both inside and outside, with unique, antique, vintage, exotic, unusual, retro, plus handmade, handsewn and gift items available for purchase, from the very impractical (but lovely) to the extremely practical - you will see it all! There will be fine and interesting antique and vintage items, collectibles of all kinds. There will be a great variety of items for sale -- come take a look!&nbsp; We hope to see you there! 
While you are in the area - visit the fabulous Urban Redeux vintage store up the road (not only a vintage-antique store - offers much more!): <a href="https://www.urbanredeux.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ3FhYVVxT0c1cDZ1dERud3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6mfn9S7lC1vQNgUDZiqxhTZBv4tRBWeZATA6BgvWpSQI941RmrZKgIlfkmTA_aem_udIgf5M07-Kk7t9Ci-9o0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.urbanredeux.com/</a> Address: 7916 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 Phone: (703) 780-4301
MARKET SCHEDULE 2026: March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, Holiday markets: November 21, December 5 &amp; December 19.&nbsp; Every third Saturday of each month March through December, with two holiday markets in December.

Local Event: MT VERNON VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA)

MT VERNON VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTISAN MARKET (Fort...

NOTE:  if weather turns to rain or stormy during market time, more vendors will be setting up inside the lodge...

MT VERNON VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA)

Fredericksburg Convention Center

The Big Flea Antiques Event
Aug. 15-16 
Sat. 9-6 Sun. 11-4 $12 both days
Amazing Finds! Incredible prices!

Local Event: The Big Flea returns to Fredericksburg Va 

Fredericksburg city

Fredericksburg

The Big Flea returns to Fredericksburg Va 

The Big Flea Antiques Event
Aug. 15-16 
Sat. 9-6 Sun. 11-4 $12 both days
Amazing Finds! Incredible prices!

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens with the History Interpreter and Resident Fifer, Don Francisco.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On this tour, you will explore the Mount Vernon Estate and mansion house. Learn about the importance of music in the American Revolution, from critical communication to enjoyable entertainment, and about the Enslaved Community. Visit the Slave Memorial and Cemetery and participate in a moving wreath laying ceremony at George and Martha Washington’s tomb. The tour will conclude with a walk to the boat dock and 16-sided barn.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Participants must be able to walk about a mile on gravel paths. The walk to the boat dock and barn requires walking up and down a hill and participants may choose whether to go on this portion of the tour or not.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Participants must <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mountvernon.org%2Fticketing%2Fground-pass&amp;data=05%7C02%7Crharrison%40aarp.org%7Cde44d7b69a4642e2187d08dea54e5785%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C639129953118931895%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BUZGkjq0va5F3hQaP8oBSFxbmHRgODND6%2FygEhREC2Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">buy grounds pass</a> and request entry to the Mansion Interior Tour at 11:30 a.m., or closest available time. Wear comfortable walking shoes and arrive at the entry gate by 9:30 a.m. and look for an AARP sign. The AARP tour will end around 1:00 p.m. After the tour, you can visit the gift shop and enjoy lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant.

Local Event: Journey Through Mount Vernon with AARP Virginia

Journey Through Mount Vernon with AARP Virginia

Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens with the History Interpreter and Resident Fifer, Don...

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