OLD TOWN NORTH NOVEMBER EVENTS ROUND-UP
So much to do and plenty of opportunities to give back this month
in Old Town North!
All Month Long
Burke & Herbert Share the Warmth Coat Drive
Old Town North Community Partnership will accept gently worn coats for the Share the Warmth coat drive organized by Burke & Herbert Bank in partnership with NBC4 and the Salvation Army. Coats may be dropped off in Montgomery Park at the Thursday and Sunday Farmers Markets (3pm-7pm on Thursdays through November 21st; 9am to 1pm on Sundays year-round) and at any Burke & Herbert location.
Now - December 11th
Volunteer Alexandria 10th Annual Toy Drive
Old Town North Community Partnership will collect new, unwrapped toys for babies and children up to age 10 at the Thursday and Sunday Farmers Markets in Montgomery Park (3pm-7pm on Thursdays through November 21st; 9am to 1pm on Sundays year-round).
Saturday November 2nd
Fall Hike at Raven Rocks with Old Town North Running
Join Old Town North Running for a fall hike at Raven Rocks. Pack your own water and snacks! Follow Old Town North Running on instagram (@oldtownnorthrunning) to stay up to date on future events.
TIME: 9:00am
LOCATION: Meet at Montgomery Park Gazebo to carpool.
Tuesday November 4th
Election Day
Don’t miss the opportunity to cast your vote for President & Vice President, Senator, House of Representatives, Mayor, City Council, and School Board.
TIME: Polls are open from 6am - 7pm.
Find your polling place here: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/polling
Wednesday November 6th
Wine Wednesdays at St. Elmo’s Old Town North
Sample wines that will pair well with your Thanksgiving meal and enjoy live music while you taste! Enjoy wine flights for $12.
TIME: 5pm - 7pm
LOCATION: St. Elmo’s Old Town North (529 Montgomery St.)
Monday November 11th
Master Distiller’s Series Charity Gala in Support of Operation Ride Home
Join Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher at MacMillan Spirit House for a Veteran’s Day gala in support of Jack Daniel’s Operation Ride Home (helping military personnel travel home for the holidays).
VIP Happy Hour Tasting including a Charity Auction with 100 percent of proceeds going to Jack Daniel’s Operation Ride Home.
Four-course dinner featuring a Tennessee-inspired menu paired with the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection and custom craft cocktails featuring the Single Barrel Collection.
TIME: VIP Happy Hour/Charity Auction at 6pm
Four-Course Pairing Dinner at 7:30pm
LOCATION: MacMillan Spirit House (500 Montgomery St.)
To purchase tickets, visit:
Thursday November 14th
NOTICe Annual Meeting
Join the North Old Town Independent Citizens Association for their 25th Annual Meeting. Hear from Melissa Atwood about the results of the recent DCA South of Airport Noise Study and vote for the 2025 NOTICe Board of Directors.
TIME: 7pm (6:30pm for Social Hour)
LOCATION: The Hub at Canal Center (99 Canal Center Plaza)
To RSVP please visit the link below: https://www.notice-alexandria.org/updates/membership2024
Saturday November 16th
A Vintage Affair at Canal Center
Over 30 vintage and unique vendors will fill Canal Center Plaza for this special event. Enjoy shopping, live jazz, food, and Lost Boy Cider!
TIME: 11am - 4pm
LOCATION: Canal Center Plaza
Wednesday November 20th
Made in ALX Ribbon Cutting + Opening Night
Same great local artists and makers, new location. Made in ALX has moved from 533 Montgomery St. to 415 King St. Please join them for their Ribbon Cutting + Opening Night celebration. There will be drinks and bites, a pop-up candle bar, and the chance to meet some of the artists.
TIME: 5pm - 7pm
LOCATION: Made in ALX (415 King St.)
To RSVP, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/made-in-alx-ribbon-cutting-opening-night-tickets-1063857649869
Saturday November 30th
Trail Clean-Up with Friends of the Mt. Vernon Trail
Volunteer with Friends of the Mt. Vernon Trail to remove highly invasive Kudzu on the Mt. Vernon Trail that is killing nearby trees and constantly growing over the trail. Follow Friends of Mt. Vernon Trail on instagram (@mountvernontrail) to keep up to date on other volunteer opportunities and events.
TIME: 10am - 12pm
LOCATION: Mt. Vernon Trail just north of Old Town North
For more information about the November 30th trail clean-up, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/invasive-kudzu-removal-on-the-mount-vernon-trail-tickets-1014177852257?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
December Save the Dates
Tuesday December 3rd
Giving Tuesday
Consider a donation to help The Art League or MetroStage complete the build-out of their new facilities in Old Town North.
To make a donation to The Art League, visit:
https://www.theartleague.org/support/giving/
To make a donation to MetroStage, visit:
https://www.metrostage.org/what-we-do/
Saturday December 7th
24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
One of the most anticipated events of the year! Parade starts at 5:30pm. Visit Canal Center to watch the parade and enjoy a lively after party with artists and big bands. Or reserve your spot at Jula’s on the Potomac for their Boat Parade Party - $25 tickets on sale through OpenTable.
To reserve tickets for Jula’s Boat Parade Party, visit the OpenTable link on Jula’s website: https://julasotp.com/
Tuesday December 10th
Old Town North Alliance Annual Meeting
Please join us for our Annual Meeting. We welcome you to attend as a Member or as an observer. If you would like to join prior to November 30th, please contact director@otnalliance.org for a special membership opportunity.
TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION: The Hub at Canal Center (99 Canal Center Plaza)
Monday December 16th and Tuesday December 17th
Memories of A Child’s Christmas in Wales presented by MetroStage
Join Catherine Flye, Bob McDonald, and pianist Joe Walsh for this staged reading of Dylan Thomas’s beloved classic, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” A wonderful way to celebrate the holidays!
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: The Lyceum (201 South Washington St.)
Tickets are $30. To purchase tickets, visit:
Sunday December 15th
Old Town North Community Partnership Holiday Market
Enjoy hot cider and shopping from Farmers Market vendors and Arts & Crafts vendors. Hosted by Old Town North Community Partnership in support of Volunteer Alexandria.
TIME: 10:30am - 3:30pm
LOCATION: Montgomery Park
Neighborhood Notes
Congratulations to Hotel AKA on being awarded TripAdvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice distinction and being named the #1 destination in Alexandria. Hotel AKA was also longlisted for @Dezeen awards recognizing the finest in global design and architecture.
The LaLita Method Pilates Studio is now open at Hotel AKA. Visit Hotel AKA on instagram (@hotelaka.alexandria) to reserve your spot for a pilates mat class on the terrace or a reformer class in the new studio.
Please welcome award-winning Salon deZen to Old Town North. Salon deZen was voted the 2023 Best Small Business of the Year by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and will be moving into 533 Montgomery St. Expected to open in February/March 2025 after renovations are complete.
Great news! Free Yoga on the Plaza on Tuesdays at 6pm at Canal Center Plaza has been extended through November.
Want to let someone else do the cooking on Thanksgiving? Royal Restaurant has you covered. Book your table for a three-course meal or place a to-go order for dinner for two for $69 (includes turkey, garlic green beans, brioche stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin cheesecake, fresh rolls, whipped butter). Yum!
There’s still time to visit neighborhood favorites A La Lucia and Yunnan Potomac Noodle House. The Montgomery Center restaurants have announced that they will be open through the end of 2024.