Holiday Events in Alexandria, Virginia

In addition to the wonderful events in historic Old Town Alexandria listed on page 1, there are some delightful holiday festivals celebrating the season in other areas of Alexandria, Virginia:

Christmas at Mount Vernon
November 25, 2011 - January 6, 2012
Enjoy Christmas themed demonstrations, 18th-century dancing, an adorable Christmas camel like the one George Washington had on the grounds during Christmas or 1787. Seasonal entertainment is authentically interpreted daily, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Mount Vernon by Candlelight
November 25, 26 and 27, 2011
December 3 - 4, 1 - 11 and 17 - 18, 2011
Tour the home of George and Martha Washington by candlelight and enjoy festive refreshments around a blazing campfire on the grounds. Tickets go on sale November 1st.

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market
December 2 - 4, 2011
Artists present and sell their arts and crafts at this holiday event held at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Nicholas A. Colasanto Culture Center in the Del Ray area of Alexandria.

Holiday on the Avenue
December 2, 2011
Enjoy this festive Del Ray tradition including the holiday tree lighting, visits with Santa, the annual lighting of the luminaries and more.

Christmas in Camp Open House at Fort Ward
December 10, 2011 - Noon to 4 p.m. Weather Permitting
This holiday reenactment interprets how soldiers observed Christmas during the Civil War, including a Victorian tree and decorations, period music, soldier reenactors, soldier-guided tours, light refreshments and more. Suggested donation - $2 Adults and $1 Children. The Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site is at 4301 W. Braddock Road in Alexandria, Virginia. Telephone 703-746-4848.

For additional events in Alexandria, Virginia, visit the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Website.