Seasonal & Holidays
Historic Garden Week, Dog Fest, Wine Festival: Spring Events In Alexandria
From March's Alexandria Women's History Walk and Shamrock Smash to May's Springtime Art Festival, here are the can't-miss events.

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