Calendar of Events
Celebrate December with AKA Alexandria
- Dec. 10th Wednesday: Winter Wine Dinner at a.lounge+bar
- Dec. 11th Thursday: Callie Gullickson Book Tour "Mocktail Hour"
- Dec. 13th Saturday: Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show
- Dec. 1tth Sunday: Silent Reading Party
- Dec. 20th and 21st Saturday and Sunday Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Learn More Below!
Join us at a.lounge for an intimate celebration where centuries whisper through every glass. As winter settles into evening, we invite you to gather around our table for a journey through Piedmont's storied vineyards—where time moves slowly and tradition runs deep as the roots themselves. Each wine carries the weight of generations, each bottle a love letter written in hillside fog and patient hands. Our chef has crafted a menu that honors this legacy, composing dishes that dance alongside these exceptional wines—each course a conversation between earth and elegance, between the old country and our table. This is warmth bottled and shared. This is the kind of evening where laughter lingers, where strangers become friends, and where every sip tells a story hundreds of years in the making. Come. Sit with us. Feel the glow of good company, the comfort of extraordinary food, and the quiet magic of wines that have waited lifetimes to meet you.
Join us to celebrate the release of Peloton instructor Callie Gullickson's new mocktail cook book, Mocktail Hour. This mocktail book is filled with my favorite vibrant, feel-good recipes that bring joy to your routine. Whether you’re unwinding solo or hosting your besties, there’s a sip and self care tip in here for every mood and moment.
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: John Carlyle Square, Old Town Alexandria, VA
Join us for the biggest Christmas market in Old Town Alexandria at the Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show! This festive event is a holiday shopper’s dream, featuring tons of seasonal items like unique gifts, holiday décor, and more, all crafted by talented local artisans. With carolers filling the air with joyous tunes and a DJ spinning holiday classics, it’s sure to get you in the spirit of the season.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
This December, embrace the quieter side of the holidays. Hotel AKA Alexandria and Old Town Books invite you to a Holiday Silent Reading Party —an afternoon made for book lovers who appreciate good stories, great drinks, and a little seasonal sparkle.
Join us on Sunday, December 14th, from 1:30–3:30 PM at a.lounge+bar. Bring your current read, order a holiday cocktail or mocktail (included with your ticket), and enjoy a relaxed space designed for uninterrupted reading and good vibes.
Arrive early at 1 PM to take part in our craft add-on with Relume: a My Year in Books ornament workshop. Look back on your year of reading as you assemble tiny books and create a charming keepsake for your tree. Haven’t read as much as you hoped? No worries—just share a few favorites and you can still make a personalized ornament. You’ll have the option to add this experience when purchasing your Silent Reading Party ticket.
Old Town Books will also be on-site with cozy holiday reads and picks from their holiday gift guide, perfect for discovering your next favorite or finding a gift-worthy title. It’s a festive, book-filled afternoon you won’t want to miss.
From Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Sunday, December 21, 2025
Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations.
Watch stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River and enjoy the atmospheric setting of an 18th-century winter encampment. Greet General George Washington, visit with Aladdin the Camel, and take a tour of the Mansion illuminated in the evening.
Plus, shop at a winter market featuring vendors that produce 18th-century wares and crafts.