Historic Garden Week, Dog Fest, Wine Festival: Spring Events In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Spring will soon be in the air in Alexandria, drawing more people outside to enjoy the vibrant blooms and milder weather. There will also be numerous events to check out, including some returning favorites.

Here are some of the upcoming events leading into the spring months. If you would like an event added to the list, send an email to oldtownalexandria@patch.com or post your local events on the Old Town Alexandria Patch calendar.

62nd annual Woodlawn Needlework Show: March 1 to 31

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market: March 8, April 12, May 10

An Evening of Irish Music at The Lyceum: March 8

Break Water public art installation at Waterfront Park: Starting in late March

Cherry Blossom Guided E-bike Tour with Pedego Electric Bikes: March 15 to April 13

Del Ray's Shamrock Smash: March 15

The Official Lucky St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl: March 15

Discover Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour: March 15, April 19, May 17

Potomac Water Taxi to Cherry Blossoms: March 20 to April 12

Spring Afternoon Tea at Mount Vernon: March 21 to 23

Cherry Blossom Monuments Sightseeing Cruise: March 22 to April 13

Alexandria Women's History Walk: March 22

Civil War Hospital Tour at Lee-Fendall House: March 29

Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary: March 30

National Symphony Orchestra at Mount Vernon: April 1

ALX Dog Walk: April 5

Vola's Spring Oysterfest: April 5

160th Commemoration of the Grosvenor Branch Hospital at Lee-Fendall House: April 5

Carlyle House Poetry Palooza: April 5

Malt Madness at Port City Brewing Company: April 5

Del Ray Dog Fest: April 6

Learn to Create Pysanky (Ukrainian Spring Eggs): April 6

Spring Garden Market at River Farm: April 11

Underwater Egg Hunt at Chinquapin Rec Center: April 12

Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum: April 13

Easter Egg Hunts at Lee-Fendall House: April 19

Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary: April 19

Lexington and Corcord Family Day at Mount Vernon: April 19

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Theismann's Restaurant: April 19 to 20

The Lafayette Musical: The French National Orchestra at Mount Vernon: April 24

92nd Historic Garden Week Old Town Alexandria Tour: April 26

Spring Plant and Garden Sale at Mount Vernon: April 26

PNC Alexandria Half: April 27

Alexandria Old Town Springtime Art Festival: May 3 and 4

Carlyle House Family Fun Day: Garden Gathering: May 3

Spring Wine Festival at Mount Vernon: May 16 to 18

Old Town Festival of Speed & Style: May 18