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Family Fun in Alexandria

In Alexandria you'll find a family-friendly environment filled with kids activities to entertain and educate children while they have fun. Our historic properties and other attractions offer activities and discounts the whole family will enjoy!

Take your kids on a walking tour through historic Old Town Alexandria and discover fun for your family in Alexandria. The most affordable and family friendly way to discover of Alexandria is with the Key to the City that includes admission to nine historic attractions and over 100 special offers!

 


Family Friendly Activities in Alexandria

Alexandria is home to many wonderful historic attractions and activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Family vacations are about spending time with one another and creating memories to last a lifetime; make your memories in Alexandria.

 

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Alexandria Colonial Tours

  • 201 King Street
  • Suite 302
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Alexandria's Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour. Our Colonial costumed guides lead you by lantern light telling you ghost stories, legends and folklore. Reservations accepted. Tours leave from garden of

Bike and Roll Alexandria

  • One Wales Alley
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Bike and Roll encourages locals and tourists alike to hop on two wheels and Bike the Sites® of Alexandria with a bike rental. Cruise the George Washington Parkway to Gravelly Point and feel the rush

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Alexandria Archaeology

  • 105 N. Union Street
  • #327
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Step right into the museum's laboratory where archaeologists reconstruct Alexandria's history, fragment by fragment. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Alexandria Colonial Tours' Kids' Scavenger Hunt

  • 201 King Street
  • Suite 302
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Hunt through the brick-lined streets of Old Town to discover historic places and learn about George Washington and other patriots. Divide into teams and see who wins! Ages 7-11.  Map and clues

Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House

  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Named for William Ramsay, Scottish merchant and city founder. Stop by for sightseeing brochures, maps, etc. Gift shop. Save 50% when you purchase a Key to the City with admission to nine historic

Cameron Run Regional Park

  • 4001 Eisenhower Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Waterslides, wave pool, lap pool, batting cages and miniature golf. Call for seasonal hours.

Carlyle House

  • 121 N. Fairfax Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

A Georgian Palladian manor house built in 1753 by merchant and city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and General Braddock met to discuss funding of the French and Indian War. Daily

Entertainment Cruises

A distinctive portfolio of sightseeing cruise experiences from Southwest Washington, D.C. with a fantastic fusion of dining, entertainment, and views. Options include brunch, lunch and dinner cruises

First Night Alexandria

  • Alexandria Visitors Center
  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

First Night revives the ancient traditions of marking the passage of time in a present day context. It was created by a group of civic-minded artists in Boston as a meaningful alternative to

Friendship Firehouse

  • 107 S. Alfred Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Established in 1774, the Friendship Fire Company was the first volunteer fire company in Alexandria. The current firehouse was built in 1855 and now houses historic firefighting equipment and

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

  • 134 N. Royal Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Consists of two buildings, the 1785 Georgian tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. The tavern has been authentically restored to its 18th-century appearance. Notable guests included George Washington and

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill

  • Route 235, three miles from Mount Vernon Estate
  • Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Demonstrations by costumed distillers and millers take visitors through the historic processes of whiskey-making and flour and cornmeal production. George Washington's Distillery is the only authentic

Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum

  • 201 S. Washington Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

The 1839 Greek Revival building serves as the City's history museum. An ongoing exhibition tells the story of Alexandria, once one of the busiest ports in America. Archaeological finds, old

Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens

  • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
  • Mount Vernon, VA 22121

The colorful Adventure Map is free for families with the purchase of a child's admission ticket to George Washington's home. It guides children in a quest to solve nine puzzles.

National Children’s Museum

  • 151 St. George Boulevard
  • National Harbor, MD 20745

Now open! The National Children’s Museum (NCM) is a world-class cultural and educational center that inspires children to care about and improve the world. NCM opened its new facility on December 14

National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum

  • 600 Dulany Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Visit the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and marvel at the ingenuity of mankind! To honor the Inductees, their names are inscribed

ShadowLand Family Entertainment Center

  • 5508 Franconia Road
  • Springfield/Alexandria, VA 22310

Strap on a suit, enter the 7,500 sq ft multi level, carpeted arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Great for youth groups (we can accommodate groups of up to 250 people), family outings



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Family Friendly Dining in Alexandria

 

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T.J. Stone's Grill House & Tap Room

  • 608 Montgomery Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Alexandria's own T.J. Stone's celebrates modern American cuisine. Enjoy casual dining in the comforts of our cozy restaurant and bar with wine, beer and spirits from around the country & world

Murphy's Irish Pub

  • 713 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Old World Irish Pub featuring a beautiful roaring fireplace. Serving robust Irish-American meals at fair prices. Fresh Salmon, Fish and Chips and Irish Stew are among the favorites. Live Irish

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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

  • 103 S. Union Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Serving Vermont’s finest ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s offers over 35 euphoric chunky, funky flavors as well as great shakes, sundaes, and fresh baked waffle cones! We have delicious custom ice cream

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant

  • 725 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

At the center of every Bertucci’s restaurant, you’ll find a brick oven. And there’s a very simple reason for that: everything is better by the brick oven. The brick oven is where the flavors of

Bittersweet Catering~Cafe~Bakery

  • 823 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Celebrating 25 Years of Being Sweet! A local favorite, this cafe located in Old Town Alexandria, features full breakfast, salad bar, specialty sandwiches, hot soup and entree selections daily and

Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar

  • 111 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Great pizza in the heart of Old Town; lunch buffet. Sports bar upstairs at The Penalty Box with drink specials and lots of tv's.

Caboose Cafe & Bakery

  • 2419 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22301

A wide variety of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, salads, breakfast goodies, and bread, including French baguette, Challah, Farmhouse Wheat, Multi-Grain, Walnut Raisin. Open seven days a week.

Candi's Candies

  • 107 N. Fairfax Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

An old-style candy shop in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A nostalgic atmosphere with ghostly history and a wide variety of confections. Free samples!

Chadwicks

  • 203 The Strand
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Serving classic American cuisine & steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sun.-Thur., 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Sun. brunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family friendly! Reservations accepted for

Creamery

  • 110 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Delighting locals and visitors for over 25 years with homemade ice cream, real frozen custard, no-sugar-added ice cream and dairy-free sorbet. Cookies and cobblers are baked on the premises.

Dairy Godmother Frozen Custard & Nostalgic Treats

  • 2310 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22301

Real Wisconsin-style frozen custard, sorbets, cookies, cobblers, homemade marshmallows. Declared a "dessert destination" by the Washington Post!

Del Ray Cafe

  • 205 E. Howell Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22301

Now open! From the owners of La Bergerie, a sophisticated yet casual French café serving local, natural, and organic products in the heart of charming Del Ray. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and

Dutch's Grill Restaurant & Lounge

  • 2460 Eisenhower Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Comfort and elegance awaits you in our newly renovated restaurant – Dutch’s Grill, inside the beautifully renovated Holiday Inn Alexandria SW. Stop by and relax as you join us for some delicious

Faccia Luna

  • 823 S. Washington Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

An urban trattoria specializing in wood-oven pizza, fresh pasta, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. Faccia Luna also boasts a very solid Italian estate-bottled wine list and a wide variety of

Fireflies Bar & Restaurant

  • 1501 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22301

Fireflies is a local institution known for our delicious brick oven pizzas, extensive beer list, great local live music, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere.  Since 2002 we have been providing Alexandria

Fish Market

  • 105 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Known for its clam chowder, raw oysters, crab cakes and "Schooners" of beer, the Fish Market is a landmark in Old Town. From its unique balcony, watch the bustle of King Street and the Potomac River.

Foster's Grille

  • 2004 Eisenhower Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Foster's is a casual, family-friendly neighborhood venue that specializes in half-pound hamburgers, hand-cut fries and thick shakes. Hot dogs, salads, and fresh-squeezed lemonade are also on the menu

Hard Times Cafe

  • 1404 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Nationally acclaimed Texas, Cincinnati and vegetarian chili, plus burgers, sandwiches and salads. Large selection of microbrewed beers. Half price burgers all day Monday. Wednesdays, cheap wings from

Ireland's Own

  • 111 N. Pitt Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

You are ensured an authentic good-time pub atmosphere plus fare such as Irish potato & leek soup, corned beef & cabbage, shepherd's pie, Guinness and Harp. Irish entertainment nightly  - open 11-2

King Street Blues

  • 112 N. Saint Asaph Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Located in the heart of Old Town, "Comfort Food with a Southern Accent". Try ribs, smoked pork or chicken, po' boys and many salad selections! Sun.-Thur. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11

Lavender Moon Cupcakes

  • 116 S. Royal Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Alexandria's first organic cupcake shop, locally owned by a career chef and certified sommelier who come up with the fanciful flavors and bake only in small batches. With combinations like Buttermilk

Light Horse Restaurant

  • 715 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

The Light Horse features classic American pub fare in the bar alongside modern American cuisine in the dining room, all made with fresh, local ingredients. Downstairs is a comfortable dining room

Los Tios Grill

  • 2615 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22301

Tex-Mex & Salvadorean food minutes from Crystal City & Old Town. Popular in Del Ray for their fajitas, desserts and festive drinks - everything is homemade!

Pork Barrel Barbecue

  • 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22301

Pork Barrel BBQ has grown from a small spice rub company selling jars of rub out of founders Heath Hall and Brett Thompson’s basements into the fastest growing barbecue company in America and DC’s

RedRocks Pizza Napoletana

  • 904 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

RedRocks recreates the flavors of traditional Neapolitan pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. RedRocks has been named "Best Bet" by the Washington Post and "Best Buy" by ZAGAT three years running.

Royal Restaurant

  • 730 N. Saint Asaph St.
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Alexandria's neighborhood restaurant. Family, fun restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Wide variety of beer, wine and cocktails. The Royal offers prime rib, seafood, rotisserie chicken,

Southside 815

  • 815 S. Washington Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

If your favorite neighborhood bar also is one of the best restaurants in town, you've probably already found Southside 815. Regulars call us "their little Cheers," with some pretty fine southern

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub

  • 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22301

Del Ray's community gathering place offering locally roasted, organic coffee with local artwork, comfy chairs, free wireless access and live music.

Theismann's Restaurant & Bar

  • 1800 Diagonal Road
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

Legendary Character, Comfort and Quality Cuisine. Pleasing fans since 1975, Joe Theismann's offers fine dining, a pub ambiance and satellite sports. Neighborhood gathering place within walking

Whole Foods Market Old Town

  • 1700 Duke Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314

This location of the natural and organic market offers brick-oven pizza, salad bar, hot-food bar with breakfast, brunch and international cuisine. Weekly events. An easy walk from Old Town, Carlyle

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Kid Friendly Events in Alexandria

 

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5th Annual Yard Sale at Del Ray Artisans gallery

YARD SALE / PLANT SALE / BAKE SALE: Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m. -2 p.m. FREE admission and open to the public. Need that one of kind unique gift? Someone’s trash is another’s treasure. Stop by the Del Ray Artisans yard sale (outside near 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria), rain or shine! Profits support Del Ray Artisans. For information on volunteering, contact Lesley at Volunteers@TheDelRayArtisans.org. For details on the event, visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/YardSale

Special Event -- Band of America's Few

The Band of America's Few will perform patriotic selections in celebration of Memorial Day on the Museum's parade deck. Free admission, free parking. Museum store and restaurants available.

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New Exhibition: Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington

  • May 24, 2013 to July 05, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
  • Venue: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
  • Admission: Included in Estate admission: $15/adult, $7/child, 5 and under free
  • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
  • Mount Vernon, VA 22121
  • Phone: 703-780-2000
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Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the Washingtons’ kitchen through the new exhibition, Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington. On display inside the Donald W. Reynolds Museum, this temporary exhibition celebrates food at Mount Vernon and Martha Washington’s role as early America’s premier hostess. Following food from the Estate’s field to kitchen to table, visitors will see recipes and cookbooks that Martha treasured, pots that simmered in her kitchen, and fine table-wares that made Mount Vernon’s dining room fit for a president. For the first time ever, visitors to the Museum will experience scents as they explore the exhibition - smelling cinnamon, coffee, herbs and warm bread. Open through Summer 2013.

PowerPlay - Family Fun on Friday Evenings at ShadowLand !

  • May 24, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Times: Unlimited Laser Adventures from 8 p.m. to Midnight.
  • Location: ShadowLand Family Entertainment Center
  • Admission: $15 per person
  • 5508 Franconia Road
  • Springfield/Alexandria, VA 22310
  • Phone: 703-921-1004
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Choose a code name, strap on a pack, enter the huge 7500 sqft multi-level arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! The arena is full of towers, turrets, ramps, bridges and catwalks. A misty fog, specialty music and sounds make the environment an exciting playing field that you won't soon forget. ShadowLand is a 20,000sqft indoor amusement center full of fun activities to do including laser adventure, karaoke, a large redemption arcade, an animal stuffing center, and a challenging lazer-maze.

Wee Ones Storytime

  • May 24, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Times: 10:30-11 a.m.
  • Location: Hooray for Books!
  • Venue: Hooray for Books!
  • Admission: Free
  • 1555 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-548-4092
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Join us as we explore the exciting world around us with some of our favorite stories and songs! Ages 2 and under. Free.

Old Town Theater's Vaudeville Matinee for Kids

  • May 25, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Times: Saturdays from Noon-3 p.m.
  • Venue: Old Town Theater
  • Admission: $10 kids with a free adult
  • 815 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 877-335-2844
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The Old town theater was originally built in 1914 and restored in 2012. We offer a variety of entertainment for all ages. The Vaudeville Matinee show runs from noon until three and you may arrive anytime and stay for as long as you like. The show runs 60 minutes and repeats itself so it does not matter what time you arrive you will enjoy a full show. This is perfect for babysitters and new mommies who want to entertain the children. One free adult with every child. Relax and enjoy the grandeur of the Old Town Theater

Del Ray Farmers' Market

  • May 25, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Times: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Location: Corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Admission: Free!

The Del Ray Market is producer grown, with fresh vegetables and fruits in season. All year round, this market offers meats, eggs, fresh pasta and sauces, Amish cheese, yogurt, bakery goods, eggs, jams and jellies, fancy nuts, and bakery goods.

Exhibit: Noah Williams' "One Man's Trash"

  • May 24, 2013 to June 03, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Daily, 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday 12 - 6 pm; Thursdays until 9 pm
  • Venue: Art League, Inc.
  • Admission: FREE
  • 105 N Union Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-683-1780
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Sculptor Noah Williams successfully breathes new life into discarded objects by creating imaginative large-scale works of art. His exhibit of found art sculptures, “One Man’s Trash,” will be on view at The Art League Gallery May 9 – June 3, 2013.

 

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