Recurring Events
Old Town North Farmer’s Market
The Old Town North Community Partnership operates a Farmers Market every Sunday from 10 to 2 in Montgomery Park, 901 N. Royal Street. Lists of vendors and additional information are available on the Farmer’s Market Website
Canal Center Events
Canal Center, an office and restaurant complex, has a large plaza overlooking the Potomac River. For the public, it offers events such as Yoga on the Plaza, musical performances, art gallery shows, and festivals. The dates of individual upcoming events are listed on the Canal Center Events Website
Taste of Old Town North (September)
The Old Town North Community Partnership celebrates the variety of restaurants available in Old Town North at the Taste of Old Town North event, happening in Montgomery Park since 2008. The event includes free tastings from area restaurants, musical performances, sports demonstrations, and exhibit booths.
Stormwater Drain Covers
The Old Town North Alliance and The City of Alexandria Office of the Arts are working together to bring 23 artist-designed stormwater drain covers to Old Town North. Installation is planned in the coming months.
Chalk Walk (October)
The Old Town North Alliance is pleased to sponsor an interactive walk through the neighborhood to watch artists create artworks in 10x10 spaces on the street. Though impermanent, these chalk works bring a sense of joy to visitors.
Torpedo Factory Plan
The Torpedo Factory Art Center is an important anchor to the Old Town North Arts and Culture Walk. The Old Town North Alliance recently participated in the City of Alexandria's Torpedo Factory Stakeholder Task Force to explore ideas to increase the vibrancy and economic sustainability of this important arts institution.
Alexandria Boat Parade (December)
Alexandria’s cherished Holiday Boat Parade has been extended to the North Waterfront. More than 50 boats cruise along one mile of Potomac River shoreline. Activities in Oronoco Bay Park focus on family-friendly games and food options, and musical performances, from 2 to 7 pm on the first Saturday in December.
Developer Contributions
Developers active in Old Town North are installing art works on their sites. Muse at 1201 N. Royal Street, and Venue at 901 N. Fairfax Street have already installed several sculptural works on their sites. Additional works are planned at TideLock (1100 block of N. Fairfax Street) and 300 Montgomery Street.
