As 2025 begins, there will be various closures and schedule changes for the New Year's holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria residents receiving curbside service can get rid of Christmas trees on select days in January.
Here's what events are happening around Alexandria to help ring in 2025, including the big First Night Alexandria with fireworks.
From classic comfort food to a tradition handed down over generations, Virginia residents want these two dishes on their holiday table.
The Christmas holiday will result in closures for one or more days and other service adjustments.
The Holiday Boat Parade of Lights drew dozens of decorated boats along the Alexandria waterfront, and 10 of them earned awards.
Patch wants to see the best holiday light displays in Alexandria. Send us photos for our upcoming holiday lights feature.
Two parades in one day will highlight Alexandria's busiest holiday weekend. See schedules of activities and road impacts.
From the Waterskiing Santa tradition to parades and Santa photos, here's where Santa is paying a visit in Alexandria.
From tree farms to Christmas tree sales, here's where you can find a fresh tree around Alexandria.
Malls in Northern Virginia are a popular way to get that special holiday photo. Here's a complete list of where to find Santa in 2024.
Small Business Saturday is a time to support Alexandria's many locally-owned businesses in Old Town and beyond.
Here are the Black Friday hours for Springfield Town Center, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and other shopping areas.
The Thanksgiving holiday will result in various closures around Alexandria, and some services will remain closed Friday.
From food assistance to animal welfare, here are some causes that could use a helping hand this Giving Tuesday.
The price of your Thanksgiving turkey will go down this year, experts predict for Virginia households.
There are numerous options for Thanksgiving dine-in and takeout packages to help you celebrate the holiday.
From back-to-back parades to tree lightings and waterskiing Santa, here are the holiday events you can't miss in Alexandria.
More closures are planned on Veterans Day in Alexandria, but select services will be closed on Election Day.
Halloween evening will bring trick-or-treaters to the neighborhood, along with increased police presence and a road closure.
Trunk or treat events for children are among the highlights of the Halloween season for families. Here are some local events.
From spooky takes on pop icons to synchronized displays, see Halloween displays in our 2024 Northern Virginia guide.
Patch is compiling a 2024 guide to Northern Virginia's best Halloween displays. If your yard is decorated to impress, share a photo with us.
From ghost tours to trunk or treat and events with cats and dogs, here's what the Halloween season will bring in Alexandria.
With the fall season in full swing, find out where to pick a pumpkin in and around Alexandria.
Social media threats against Alexandria schools mentioned a planned shooting, prompting an investigation by Alexandria Police.
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held in Alexandria, where some of the victims of the terrorist attacks are from.
From art festivals to the Halloween parade, trick-or-treat and other community events, here's your guide to fall in Alexandria.
From art festivals to trick-or-treat, here are the seasonal happenings to look forward to around Alexandria.
Most government offices will be closed, and some services will operate differently on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
The Around The World Cultural Food Festival will be held for a fourth year in Alexandria and aims to have more vendors and performers.
Get ready for Alexandria's 275th birthday celebration with a fireworks finale. Here's where to view fireworks, plus road impacts.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Alexandria.
Most government offices will be closed, and some services will operate differently on Thursday for the Independence Day holiday.
For Alexandrians celebrating 4th of July, fireworks sales and use, including sparklers, remains banned within city limits.
Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations across Northern Virginia and DC in 2024.
With families eyeing extended weekend trips for July 4, here are the worst travel times expected in Virginia and across the U.S.
With heat indexes above 100 possible over the weekend, Portside in Old Town Summer Festival is canceled. The ALX Jazz Fest will go on.
Alexandria, which has a museum in a location historically tied to slavery, has numerous ways to celebrate Juneteenth.