This weekend was supposed to be Alexandria’s Annual Scottish Christmas Walk weekend, sponsored by The Campagna Center.
The Scottish Walk weekend events are the community organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic put a stop to this weekend’s regular activities.
In an effort to make up some of the lost revenue for The Campagna Center this season, check out this jewelry sale sponsored by KatherineHelena and Alexandria Living Magazine.
Fortunately, a variety of other events are still planned for this weekend! (Remember to wear your mask at all times and maintain social distancing.)
Alexandria’s Holiday Market at Carlyle: This Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., head over to John Carlyle Square Park, 300 John Carlyle St. for Alexandria’s Holiday Market. This year, you can shop online and preorder the perfect present prior to the in-person market, or browse the vendors and musical entertainment including Gretchen and the Sidecar Six. The holiday market and festivities are sponsored by The Carlyle Vitality Initiative. Please wear a mask at all times.
Del Ray Artisans' 25th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market: This is the first weekend of the Del Ray Artisans’ holiday market, which offers unique handcrafted fine arts and crafts from local artists. Hours are Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Del Ray Artisans is at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.
Holiday Candlelight Tours at Lee-Fendall House: Saturday, Dec. 5 (and Dec. 12 and 19) from 5 to 8 p.m., celebrate the holiday season with evening candlelight tours of the Lee-Fendall House decked out in Victorian splendor. Tours start every half hour. Advance reservations and masks are required through leefendallhouse.org. Lee-Fendall House is at 614 Oronoco St.
Plus, on Dec. 6, don't miss the Lee-Fendall House's Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop (at noon and 2 p.m.). Learn the history behind using greenery to decorate homes for the holidays, then craft your own boxwood kissing ball or wreath using fresh cuttings from the Lee-Fendall garden! Make reservations through leefendallhouse.org.
Instagram Gift Card Giveaways - Dec. 4-6: Follow @VisitAlexVA for three days of giveaways and how to get a chance to win one of three $300 gift cards to a choice of local boutiques.
Alexandria Santa-gram Giveaway - through Dec. 20: Submit a receipt from your purchase at a participating independent retailer featured in Visit Alexandria’s digital Guide to Alexandria Holiday Shopping for a chance to win a personalized video greeting from the region’s most beloved Santa.
Keep an Eye Out for the Elf Patrol: The Elf Patrol will be out every Saturday through Dec. 19 handing out gift cards to plaid-wearing local shoppers. Be on the lookout and be sure to wear your favorite plaid.
