Calendar of Events
Explore our events calendar and stay tuned to what’s happening in and around Old Town Alexandria.
Upcoming Events & Activities
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20, 2025 — April 13, 2025
Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival this spring with special events around the DMV!
It's the most beautiful time of year in Washington, D.C... cherry blossom season! Visit one of the world's largest celebrations of spring, only minutes away from Old Town Alexandria in downtown D.C.. Looking for a hotel stay? Reserve our Cherry Blossoms in Bloom package and receive cherry blossom handmade soap and chocolates, and enjoy 2 drink vouchers to try any of our seasonal cocktails at King & Rye! RESERVE A STAY.
Old Town Alexandria Farmers' Market
Every week on Saturday
Starting from February 1, 2025
Visit the oldest farmers' market in the country right outside our hotel on Saturday mornings!
Held each Saturday morning year-round, the farmers' market is an event that has been held at the Market Square plaza for over 260 years. In fact, Old Town Farmers' Market is the oldest farmers' market in the country which has been held continuously at the same site. George Washington sent his produce from Mount Vernon to be sold at the Farmer's Market. Today, the market offers residents of and visitors to Alexandria a way to reconnect to the past, while participating in an ongoing local and national tradition. During the peak season, there are more than 70 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, cheeses, breads, pastries, fresh pasta, pickled vegetables, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps, fabric art, and paintings.
90s Drag Brunch at King & Rye
Starting from April 5, 2025
Grab your overalls and bomber jacket because we're heading back to the 90s for drag brunch at King & Rye!
Enjoy a lively southern brunch featuring the DMV's best drag entertainment...SAD Brunch! Check out the fierce line-up of queens performing to everything 90s: Crimsyn, Mari Con Carne, Venetian POP and hosted by CAKE POP!
Tickets are $30.00 with a $25 food & beverage minimum at King & Rye.
We recommend buying your groups tickets together to ensure your party will be sat together. Note, smaller parties may be seated with other small parties.
Old Town Book Fair: Adult Edition
April 27, 2025
Book girl summer is almost here! Get ready to rekindle the magic of your childhood book fair but we're adding lattes, mimosas and MORE!
With over 15 carefully curated vendors, our second adult book fair promises a treasure trove of all things bookish! Explore an array of book-themed items, from quirky bookmarks and literary-inspired art to cozy bookish apparel and unique collectibles. Sip on artisanal coffee from our charming coffee cart, or grab a cocktail from our bubbly bar before shopping around!
We’re also excited to spotlight Xolo Books, a dedicated vendor celebrating BIPOC authors and voices. Dive into a diverse range of books that offer fresh perspectives and stories that resonate.
Whether you're a seasoned book collector or simply looking to relive the excitement of your childhood book fairs, the Old Town Book Fair: Adult Edition is a must-attend event for book lovers of all kinds. Come for the books, stay for the camaraderie and celebration of literature. Mark your calendar and grab your book-loving friends! We can’t wait to see you there!
Interested in being a vendor? Apply here!