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Old Town Cocktail Week is coming up this fall in Alexandria.
This year, the autumnal equinox falls on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. And with good reason: from September 22, 2025, we officially enter autumn, losing an average of 4 minutes of sunshine every day until December 21, the winter solstice.
Say “cheers!” throughout autumn in Alexandria.
- Sept. 25-Oct. 6—Old Town Cocktail Week: Presented by Suntory Global Spirits and Captain Gregory’s, Old Town Cocktail Week celebrates imagination and innovation within Alexandria’s cocktail scene, from curated creations at 40+ restaurants to special events and workshops to stay-and-play hotel packages.
- Sept. 27—Alexandria Oktoberfest at John Carlyle Square: Say “Prost!” at John Carlyle Square Park alongside Bavarian bites and live music.
- Sept. 27—Aslin Beer Co. 10th Anniversary Party: Celebrate a decade of fan favorite brews at Aslin10, complete with top stand-up comics, Flavor Hive Food truck, 20+ beers and a kids Olympics quadrant for the little ones.
- Oct. 11-18—Old Town Oyster Week: Lovers of briny bivalves can spend a week sampling local oysters from restaurants across Old Town, complete with a shucking competition to kick off the fun.
- Oct. 10-12—Fall Wine Festival at George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Marvel at Potomac River views while savoring vino during Mount Vernon’s most popular annual event.
- Every Saturday—Explore one of the nation’s longest continuously operating farmers’ markets for seasonal produce and treats just steps from the city’s
