Your Guide to Local Fun, Culture, and Connection
📍 On the Waterfront
Why it’s hot: This breezy riverside spot brings crispy-crust pies and boat drinks to the edge of the Potomac. Come for the 'za, stay for the sunset views and dockside energy.
📍 Oronoco Bay Park
🗓️ Saturday, July 12 @ 9:30 PM
Why it’s hot: Celebrate Alexandria turning 276 with live music and a dazzling display over the river. It’s the city’s biggest night—picnic, party, repeat.
📍 Carlyle Crossing Plaza
🗓️ June–August | Every other Thursday
Why it’s hot: Free concerts with folk rock, Latin fusion, soul, swing and more. Bring your friends and groove into the evening with snacks, sips, and city vibes.
📍 Old Town Waterfront
Why it’s hot: It’s part beach bar, part cocktail cabana. Chill out by the water with craft drinks and low-key live music. This is your summer happy place.
📍 Old Town
Why it’s hot: Transport your tastebuds to the Mediterranean with dishes inspired by Malta’s island kitchens. Bold spices, grilled seafood, and al fresco energy? Yes, please.
📍 Oronoco Bay Park
🗓️ Saturday, August 23 | 11 AM – 7 PM
Why it’s hot: This global feast features international eats, live performances, and vibrant vibes on the water. One day. Dozens of countries. No passport needed.
📍 Old Town
Why it’s hot: Retro arcade games + food and drink = ultimate nostalgia night. Bring a date, your inner child, or your most competitive friends.
📍 George Washington’s Mount Vernon
🗓️ June 27, 28 & July 4 | 6–9:30 PM
Why it’s hot: Historic backdrop, 18th-century charm, and explosive fun. Founding Fathers would 100% approve of this epic light show.
📍 Old Town
Why it’s hot: This sleek, seductive dessert lounge blends handcrafted truffles, bubbly, and moody vibes. Dessert date? Solo indulgence? Yes and yes.
📍 Del Ray
🗓️ August 16 | 12:30 – 6 PM
Why it’s hot: Craft beer, live music, and a walking tour of Del Ray’s best bars? It’s Alexandria’s most fun, tipsy afternoon on tap.
Sleek, stylish, and sitting pretty on the waterfront, Cooper Mill is where local charm meets elevated eats. Think wood-fired perfection, river views, and weekend vibes that never quit.
Set to open this summer, this dreamy patisserie and café is all about delicate éclairs, croissants that flake just right, and café vibes straight out of Paris (with way less jet lag).
This beloved name brings its fire-blistered Neapolitan pies to Old Town. Fresh, fast, and flawlessly cheesy.
A fan-favorite returns with hearty, homemade comfort food and eco-conscious cool. Don’t skip the skillet cornbread or those craft cocktails.
This bright, Big Easy-inspired café is all about beignets, brunch, and bold flavor. Powdered sugar storms ahead—prepare yourself.
Globally loved bakery with flaky pastries, gorgeous cakes, and Korean-French café vibes.
Get your glow on with cold-pressed juices and wellness shots that taste like a cleanse and a treat.
A quirky café for caffeine nerds and cozy vibes. Nitro cold brew? Yes. Chill goat logo? Also yes.
A sleek Thai newcomer with authentic spice, craft cocktails, and pad Thai that slaps.
Old Town welcomes a sunny second spot for this French-inspired café. Oui to buttery bites and wine any time.
Middle Eastern street food done right. Spicy, savory, satisfying—you’ll want to double up on the garlic sauce.
Hefty portions, zesty gyros, and no-nonsense Greek eats. Opa!
A chic hotel bar that serves strong drinks, stylish plates, and business-trip-meets-date-night energy.
Fresh, fast, and full of feel-good brunch plates. Think Southern comfort with a farm-fresh twist.
Beloved Virginia roaster bringing deep brews and cool barista vibes to town.
Eastern European pastries, rich coffees, and charm in every crumb.
Azerbaijani flavors are headed your way—expect kebabs, saffron, and serious flavor fireworks.
This bold Thai brand is landing soon. Curry up and wait for the spice to arrive.
Tip: Bring blankets, bug spray & your best “ooooh” face.
🗓️ July 4
⏰ Show begins at 9:09 PM
🌟 Classic, iconic, and oh-so patriotic
📍 Arlington Sports Complex
🗓️ June 27
⏰ 6–9:30 PM | Show at 9:15 PM
💥 Suburban charm meets sky-sparkle
📍 Lorton, VA
🗓️ June 28
🎟️ Walk/bike in = Free | Car = $50 | VIP = Fancy
🎨 Fireworks + art + music = creative night out
📍 Reston, VA
🗓️ June 28
⏰ Noon till fireworks
🎟️ $20 pre-sale | $25 gate
🍔 Food trucks + fun + fireworks = win
📍 McLean, VA
🗓️ June 28
⏰ 6:30–10:00 PM
💸 Free | Chill local crowd & solid show
📍 Vienna, VA
🗓️ July 2
⏰ 6–10 PM
🎟️ Free | Small town feel, big boom energy
📍 Herndon Community Center
🗓️ July 4
⏰ 6:30 PM with fireworks at 9:30
🎟️ Free | Music, food & fireworks fiesta
📍 The Turner Farm, Great Falls, VA
🗓️ July 4
⏰ 6–9:30 PM
🎟️ Free | Big skies, big bursts, big community spirit
📍 Fairfax High School Stadium
🗓️ July 4
⏰ 6:30–10:30 PM (Fireworks at 9:30 PM)
🎟️ Free | Evening music + patriotic pops
📍 107 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria
🗓️ August 2 | 9 AM – 2 PM
👨🚒 Fire trucks, historic tours, and family fun
🚨 Great for kids, history lovers, and community fans
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