OTN News & Upcoming Events

Old Town North Farmers Market

IMPORTANT NEWS!
The Thursday Market is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring. 

The Old Town North Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market thanks the City of Alexandria and the Old Town North Community Partnership Annual Event Season Sponsor, HRP Group for their support.

In The Community

Volunteer Alexandria 10th Annual Toy Drive

We are delighted to be joining the Volunteer Alexandria 10th Annual Toy Drive. Please drop off toys at the Old Town North Sunday Farmers Markets.

Share the Warmth Coat Drive

The Old Town North Community Partnership will accept gently worn coats for the Burke and Herbert Share the Warmth Coat Drive, which benefits the Salvation Army. Coats may be dropped off at the Old Town North Sunday and Thursday Farmers’ Markets or any Burke and Herbert branch.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Need!

Many thanks to Hank’s Oyster Bar for assisting with our Gleaning Program.

The Holiday Season begins!

24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

sponsored by Amazon… more info here

Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Crafts Market

Old Town North’s local restaurants have much to share this Winter.

Jula's on the Potomac

Jula’s has just released tickets for a second seating for their New Year’s Eve celebration!
>> MORE INFO HERE

St. Elmo’s continues to warm up the 500 block of Montgomery Street

It's a House Party - Gingerbread and Cocktails

Wednesday, December 13th | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Get ready to sip, sprinkle, and celebrate the season! Join us for an unforgettable night of festive fun at our Gingerbread House Decorating & Cocktail Event. Whether you’re a master builder or a first-time decorator, this event is all about creativity, laughter, and holiday cheer! Get in the spirit of the season and join your neighbors for a fun night of gingerbread house building, seasonal craft cocktails, beer, wine, and fun! Homemade gingerbread houses are pre-built but all the decorating supplies (tools, frosting, candies, etc) and your first cocktail are included. Buy a ticket for one or two!  >> MORE INFO HERE

Royal Restaurant

730 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Wednesday, December 6th | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Royal will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering its regular menu, along with two Christmas specials. Guests can choose between Prime Rib with garlic mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, horseradish cream, and au jus for $35 or Spiral Ham with mashed sweet potatoes, candied pecans, garlic green beans, and pineapple glaze for $25.

>> Two of Old Town North’s favorite local restaurants will remain open through December and possibly longer.  Make sure to visit a la Lucia and Yunnan By Potomac Noodle House!

>> Our friends at Thanida Thai have reopened in their new location! The new location, 1210 N.Fayette St. Dine-in, Take-out, and delivery are available. Please call 703-535-6622 for more information.

OTN Farmers Market

The Old Town North Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is canceled for today, Thursday, August 29th, given the National Weather Forecast for high winds and heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

Stay safe and dry, everyone, and we will see you on Sunday! Safe journeys for those traveling over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

The Sunday Market hours are now 9:00 am-1:00 pm year-round.

Free Yoga in the Fresh Air will continue to be offered from 10:00-11:00 am until late October, weather permitting.

We continue to welcome old friends and new ones to the market.

Made in ALX Upcoming Classes

  • Perspective Drawing Class with Ephraim Fields
    Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.
  • Block Printing Workshop
    Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.
  • Candle Making Workshop
    Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.
  • Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Halloween Welcome Mats
    Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.

Sunday Hours @ 9am-1pm

Thursday Market is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.

We continue to welcome new vendors to our Thursday and Sunday Markets.

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