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🌱 Patch AM: Pen Crafting Event and 11 more events
You won't want to miss Gustave Marché de Noël Gift Market on the Del Ray Patch calendar

Cheers Del Ray! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Gustave Marché de Noël Gift Market at Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie
- Chanukah Festival - Old Town Alexandria at Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
- Frosty Fun Workshop on December 20th! at Mount Vernon Community School
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Del Rayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Becoming windier and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 21.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 39 and low of 27 degrees.
📸 Around Del Ray
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray
★ Featured events ★
- Gustave Marché de Noël Gift Market
Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
10:00 am - Chanukah Festival - Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria
6:00 pm - Frosty Fun Workshop on December 20th!
Mount Vernon Community School, 2601 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria
8:30 am
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Pen Crafting Event
The Company of Books , 2200 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
1:30 pm - Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline Sun December 14 @ 11:59 pm
Del Ray Artisans , 2704 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
11:59 pm - The What Have You Open Mic Annual Holiday Extravaganza
Evening Star Cafe , 2000 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
2:26 pm - Gallery Painting Sun December 21 @ 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Dec 22 & 23, 1-8 pm
Del Ray Artisans , 2704 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
9:00 am - The Holiday Project
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center , 3710 Langston Blvd. , Arlington
10:00 am - Time to Read-In Person
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub , 2300 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
10:00 am
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 17
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Sunday December 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stop in for Stories at Central
Central Library , 1015 N Quincy St , Arlington
10:30 am - December thrifting for charity event!
Central Library , 1015 N Quincy St , Arlington
12:00 pm - Annual Brunch with Santa at SER
SER Restaurant , 1110 N Glebe Rd , Arlington
12:00 pm - Board Game Afternoon at Central
Central Library , 1015 N Quincy St , Arlington
1:00 pm - Arabic Conversation
Central Library , 1015 N Quincy St , Arlington
1:30 pm - Alexandria Oddball Cinema
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
2:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Alexandria
- Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Cashmere Is A Big Softie (patch.com)
- Three Old Town shops open late tonight for ‘Midnight Merriment' festivities (alxnow.com)
- Shop Local for Holiday Gifts (washingtonfamily.com)
Old Town Alexandria
- In Alexandria this weekend: ‘The Nutcracker', bar crawls, cookie decorating and more (alxnow.com)
Ok Del Ray! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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