Holiday decorations are in our local stores already and a lot of people are already starting to shop for gifts.
Even if this holiday season is a bit more socially distant than we’d like, there are still plenty of fun things to do.
Here’s what to put on your calendar between now and Thanksgiving:
- Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Station Opens Nov. 20
- Office of Historic Alexandria Portal Opens Nov. 20
- City of Alexandria Tree Lighting (Virtual) Nov. 21
- 2nd Annual Cookie Crawl Nov. 21 - 22
Read on for details about these pre-Thanksgiving events!
Friday, Nov. 20 will be a big day in Alexandria:
Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run opens! Visit novaparks.com/events/ice-lights to purchase tickets and get more information on this year’s Winter Village at Cameron Run, which features an ice rink, more than a dozen holiday light displays perfect for Instagramming, a retail area, food, music and more.
Also on Nov. 20, the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Online Holiday Activities Portal goes live! The site at alexandriava.gov/historic will feature videos and activities exploring how Alexandria has celebrated and endured the cold season throughout the years.
That same day, the Office of Historic Alexandria starts taking orders for a new “Winter in Alexandria” kit. This kit provides everything from materials to step-by-step instructions on how to explore Alexandria’s history through hands-on activities and stories.
Both are great for children and adults!
Saturday, Nov. 21 brings the first virtual City of Alexandria Tree Lighting. This year, the City of Alexandria’s 2020 Tree Lighting ceremony will move online in an effort to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch online at alexandriava.gov starting Nov. 21, and mask up to visit the Market Square tree in person throughout the season.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22, brings the second annual Cookie Crawl!
Savor the holidays during Old Town Business Association’s second annual Old Town Cookie Crawl. Schedule a time to pick up your cookie tin, then shop and fill your cookie tin with pre-wrapped treats at 25 retailers in Old Town Alexandria. Advance registration is required at oldtownbusiness.org and costs $30. Reserve a time to pick up your tin. It’s fun for the whole family and a great way to explore Old Town’s walkable shopping district.
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