Autumn Icons & Festivals: What to Do in Alexandria This Fall

Autumn in Northern Virginia is packed with community celebrations, historic tours, and open-air markets. Because Creekside Village Apartments sits near major transit pathways, accessing regional events is a breeze. If you are looking to fill your calendar, look no further than these fantastic events kicking off across Alexandria.
 
Can't-Miss Local Fall Events
 

• 24th Annual Alexandria Old Town Art Festival (September 26–27): Located at John Carlyle Square Park, this highly rated outdoor showcase features nearly 190 juried craftsmen. Peruse world-class pottery, sculpture, glasswork, and paintings just a short drive from home.
• 31st Annual Art on the Avenue (October 3): This massive single-day neighborhood event takes over 10 blocks of Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. Featuring over 300 regional artists, international food trucks, and live music stages, it is consistently voted a regional favorite.
• St. Anthony’s Fall Festival (October 16): Hosted at nearby Montgomery Park, this neighborhood festival features local vendors, community fun, and seasonal treats perfect for a relaxed Friday afternoon.
• Historic Mansion and Garden Tours (Year-Round): Take a beautiful fall stroll through the lush grounds of the 18th-century Carlyle House Historic Park or the historic Lee-Fendall House in Old Town to soak up local preservation and stunning autumn color pallets.