Things to do in Del Ray this weekend: July 11-13, 2025
Celebrate Alexandria’s birthday, explore wine tastings, shop local markets, and find fun for all ages—plus Prime Day picks and more.
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Happy Friday, Neighbor!
Alexandria is celebrating its 276th birthday this weekend!
It’s all happening Saturday, July 12 at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.) and includes live music, food, drinks, and fireworks. View the schedule here.
And Alexandria was just voted #5 in Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S. list.
This is such a special place with so much to celebrate.
Things to do in Del Ray, Alexandria this weekend:
🍷 Summertime Wine Tasting Expo
🖼️ Summer Art Market
✏️ Figure Drawing Bootcamp
🗝️ Vintage & Flea Market
🎨 Art & Craft Market
🥂 Wine Tasting and Wine Class
🏡 Free Home Buying Workshop
🧘♀️ Yoga
📚 Book Club & Story Time
🚸 Preschool STEAM
🍓 Del Ray Farmers’ Market
🎤 Karaoke
🎶 Live Music
🥞 Mulbaby Brunch
📖 Kids Storytime and Craft
and more!
Thank you for being here. Let’s dive in.
– Rachel Turula
Founder + Publisher, Things to do: Del Ray, VA
P.S. Scroll down for your last chance to enter this week’s giveaway from Bagel Uprising!
Friday, July 11
Figure Drawing Bootcamp, 6pm-10pm at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave.
Sharpen your skills with guided figure drawing, new models, and fresh lessons each night. Attend all five days or drop in for just one—open to all levels.Wines of the Balkans: A Tasting and Class, 6pm-7pm, Planet Wine Shop, 2004 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Explore six distinctive wines from the Balkan Peninsula in a seated tasting led by Wine Director Erin Dudley. Includes artisanal cheese pairings and discounts on featured bottles.Live Music with Nick Tiera, 6pm-9pm, Hops N Shine, 3410 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Enjoy an evening of live music and good vibes with local artist Nick Tiera.Newmyer Flyer Presents LAUREL CANYON Golden Songs of Los Angeles 66-72, 7:30pm at The Birchmere, 3701 Mt Vernon Ave. Take a trip back in time with a tribute to the iconic music of Laurel Canyon. This show celebrates the songs of artists like The Byrds, The Doors, and Joni Mitchell.
Real estate market update
I’ve teamed up with my friend Andy Hewitt, a trusted local realtor, to share timely insights on the Alexandria market.
Ready to take the first step toward homeownership? Join our free, virtual Home Buying Workshop on August 5 to learn what to expect from the home buying process, from planning, financing and house hunting to making an offer and beating multiple offers. Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to buy, this is an opportunity to hear pro tips, ask questions, and feel empowered on your journey to owning your first home! Reserve your spot here. — Andy Hewitt
Proud sponsor of Things to do Del Ray.
Saturday, July 12
Del Ray Farmers’ Market, 8am-noon at Pat Miller Square, 2311 Mt Vernon Ave.
Start your day at the Del Ray Farmers' Market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and prepared foods like chai, breakfast sandwiches, jams, and dumplings. Offerings may vary weekly—open year-round.Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market, 9am-2pm at the Del Ray Psych + Wellness Lot and outside Magpie Reclamations
Recently named 'Best Flea Market' in Virginia by Domino Magazine! The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market brings together 40-60 vendors, local food trucks, nonprofits, school performances, live music, and more.Art and Craft Market, 9am-2pm at Gustave Le Jardin, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave.
Shop local and support original art by local artists at the neighborhood Art & Craft Market.Summer Art Market, 10am-4pm at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.
Shop local and support artists at this two-day indoor market featuring different makers each day. Browse ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, and more—perfect for gifting or treating yourself.VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga, 10:30am-11:30am at the James M. Duncan Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave.
Stretch, breathe, and cultivate your connections with body, heart, and mind. Join this Level 1 Hatha-Raja yoga session hosted by VETOGA every Saturday.Kids Storytime and Craft, 10:30am-11:30am at The Company of Books, 2200 Mt Vernon Ave.
Join local author Ganeya Gajaram for storytime. You’ll read a book or two for the first half hour, and then have a related craft afterward.To Be Read Book Club, 12pm-2pm at The Company of Books, 2200 Mt Vernon Ave.
The To Be Read Book Club meets on the second Saturday each month. If you order the book through TCB storefront on BookShop.org, show them your receipt, and you'll get 10% of that purchase back in store credit.Author Event: Jeffrey Rosoff, 12pm-4pm at The Company of Books, 2200 Mt Vernon Ave.
Meet author Jeffrey Rosoff, writer of Chipped and The Glass Fountain, for a book signing and conversation about his writing process. Copies will be available for purchase.Taco Time Free Wine Tasting, 1pm–5pm at Planet Wine Shop, 2004 Mt Vernon Ave.
Discover four wines paired with Hi/Fi’s favorite tacos—brisket, tuna, chicken, and more. Enjoy a 10% discount on tasting wines to take home.Movies at Mulberry (7 to 11 year olds), 6pm-8:30pm at Mulberry Lane, 2016 Mt Vernon Ave.
Classic Stones Live, 7:30pm at The Birchmere, 3701 Mt Vernon Ave. Experience the music of The Rolling Stones with this authentic tribute band. Get ready for a night of classic rock and roll hits.
Karaoke Night, 9pm–11pm at Hops N Shine, 3410 Mt Vernon Ave.
Belt it out at this high-energy karaoke party with a live DJ hyping up the night. Choose from over 50,000 songs, grab a drink, and take the stage!
Giveaway time
A bagel day is a good day. 🥯✨
@bageluprising is the go-to neighborhood bagel spot—where every bagel is made by hand, boiled, and baked fresh each morning. Bagels that are crisp and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.
If you know, you know. They’re delicious.
Bagel Uprising started back in 2015 as a small farmers market operation at the 4MRMarket. Locals lined up every weekend (and still do) for the kind of bagels you usually have to hop a train to New York for. Fast forward to today, and Bagel Uprising has its own shop, and the bagels are still made with the same five-ingredient recipe that built the following in the first place.
Whether you're grabbing a classic everything with scallion cream cheese, a cinnamon with a swipe of butter, or going all-in on a breakfast sandwich that’s stacked and melty... a bagel day is always a good day.
And now, Things to do Del Ray, VA and Bagel Uprising are giving away a $25 gift card—so you can treat yourself to the ultimate bagel haul.
To enter, just refer a friend to Things to do Del Ray using the button below. (It includes your personal referral code)!
Last chance to enter! Every referral = an entry. We’ll pick the winner at random and announce them this Monday, July 14. Good luck!
Sunday, July 13
Mulbaby Brunch, 10am-12pm at Mulberry Lane, 2016 Mt Vernon Ave.
Drop the kids off and enjoy a peaceful meal next door at Evening Star or HiFi TexMex BBQ. A fun, supervised play session for them—relaxing brunch time for you.Summer Art Market, 10am-4pm at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.
Shop local and support artists at this two-day indoor market featuring different makers each day. Browse ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, and more—perfect for gifting or treating yourself.Cozy Black Girl Book Club: Black Book Block Party, 1pm-5pm, Morrison House, 116 S Alfred St.
The Company of Books is joining Cozy Black Girl Book Club for a summer celebration featuring books, games, food and cocktails, music, prizes, and panels with authors and local leaders. Stop by Morrison House in Old Town for an afternoon of community, conversation, and fun.Preschool STEAM Sundays, 2:30pm-3:30pm at the James M. Duncan Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave.
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop in event.Summertime Wine Tasting Expo, 3pm-5pm, Cheesetique Del Ray, 2411 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Taste Italian summer wines with a cheese and charcuterie sampler. First 20 signups get a mini prosecco to take home.
Some extra magic
Prime day is now. What I’ve bought so far:
Overhead phone stand for recording recipe videos (to know me is to know I love to bake)
hedley & bennett Essential Apron
Still thinking about the Apple watch, Kitchenaid meat grinder attachment, and Oversized full length mirror.
I don’t know who needs to hear this but this children’s book never gets old. For every baby shower that says to bring a book instead of a card, it’s my go-to.
Reading: I just got Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson off the library waitlist. It’s supposed to be a clever murder mystery and I can’t wait to read.
I’m still working on my garden. If you are too, add color to your backyard with these moveable grow bags. Great for small spaces or patios.
Nail kit of the summer
Grill tool of the summer.
Pool of the summer.
Kids game of the summer (could be for adults too…)
Weather
Friday
77 🌡️ 67 | 🌤️ | 8% | 💨 E 10 mph
Saturday
78 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 12% | 💨 ESE 11 mph
Sunday
79 🌡️ 67 | 🌤️ | 11% | 💨 SE 12 mph
Temperature readings taken from Alexandria, VA on weather.com the night before publication.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!
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See you around the neighborhood,
P.S. Want to support this woman-owned community resource? You can buy a Del Ray Explore Card or send a digital iced coffee. Thank you!
Interested in getting your business in front of 11,000+ locals? I have a few upcoming sponsorship spots available. Email me at hello@rachelturula.com for details.
Hello Rachel, I wanted to clarify some information about Bagel Uprising. Bagel Uprising became a vendor at 4 Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market (4MRM) in 2015. We are proud to be a part of their history.
In an email that Chad sent last year he wrote “I love 4MR Market and all of you! 4MR will always be the amazing place the bagels got their start.”
Come on by and check us out at 4109 Mt Vernon Ave Sundays 9 AM – 1 PM with live music 10 AM – 12 noon.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Coming Soon: 4 Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market
By Nick Partee
The gears are turning. Volunteers submitted the Administrative Special Use Permit (ASUP) last week. They've established policies and are currently gathering potential vendors and working out details of how the market will be run. It seems like the time to announce the newest Alexandria Farmers Market. Pending approval, which seems imminent based on community and City staff feedback so far, the 4 Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market should be a reality within a month or so.
The Market will be open from 8am - 1pm on Sundays starting early this summer. Pending completion of all preparations, the first market day should be June 20th. If you'd like to help prep the site this Saturday, May 29th, a group of volunteers will meet at the old Duron Building (and eventual Community building) to tidy up the site from 10am to noon (meet at 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave). We need all the help we can get to weed, prune trees and bushes, and generally clean up the space in preparation for the Market.
With the following Market mission statement settled upon, hopefully the market will be a solidifying element within the community: "The Market will bring fresh, nutritious food to people of all income levels, provide an opportunity for local artisans and producers of goods to bring their wares to market, strive to reflect the diversity of the community, and improve the quality of life for Arlandria residents and visitors." The Market will strive to operate to in accordance with its stated mission.