Photo courtesy of ALX Dog Walk
ALX Dog Walk
The ALX Dog Walk, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educates people in the DC/MD/VA region about plastic-free and sustainable living through an annual 2-mile dog walk and sustainability festival event and year-round educational exhibits.
The beloved ALX Dog Walk event returns on Saturday, April 18 with an exciting new collaboration – they’re partnering with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to unite two powerful causes – sustainable living and animal welfare – for one joyful celebration of pets and the planet.
HERE’S THE SCOOP!
- When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7-11 a.m.; the Walk starts at 8:15 a.m.
- Where: Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town Alexandria
- The Walk: Join 2,000-plus dog lovers and their adorable pups for a scenic 2-mile walk through historic Old Town Alexandria. The route follows down Union Street, loops back along the breathtaking Waterfront Walk, and ends with a celebration waterside at Oronoco Bay Park. Along the way, walkers enjoy fun surprises—including pop-up performances by The Alexandria Singers and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra! Plus, we’ll have special Walk leaders – the Girl Scouts and Pawfectly Delicious Dog Treats, among others.
- Sustainable Goodie Bags: Walkers receive a drawstring backpack filled with eco-friendly treats, including a sustainably sourced t-shirt, a fair-trade dog bandana, and other plastic-free goodies.
- Adoptable Dogs & Park Activities: Enjoy a wide range of fun including adoptable dogs, a dog obstacle course, DJ music, kids’ play stations, park games, and even a puppy tattoo artist and puppy portrait artist!
- The Dog Show Competition: Three lucky winners take home a prize in our Dog Show. This year’s theme: wedding chic – let your dog’s personality set the tone with creative canine wedding attire!
- Sustainability Festival: Explore a bustling festival with vendors showcasing and selling eco-goods and services for everyday living.
- Plastic Art Show Competition: In partnership with The Art League and The Alexandria Arts Alliance, artists were invited to create and display works made primarily from plastic – plus, they’re hosting tables with their artwork on Walk Day!
- Spring2ACTion Nonprofit Village: Meet incredible local nonprofits making a difference, just ahead of ACT for Alexandria’s annual Spring2ACTion Giving Day on April 22nd.
- Free Coffee and Bake Sale: The first 500 walkers – who bring their mug – receive a free cup of Hypergoat Coffee Roaster’s ethically sourced coffee. Also, the Board of Lady Managers of Inova Hospital will serve up a delicious bake sale to raise funds for their mission.
- Discounts: Complimentary participation to the first 150 military who register, students receive discounts too, and kids 12 and under walk for free! IDs required at check-in.
