"Christmas in July" in Old Town

The heat of summer meets Holiday cheer at the 2nd Annual Christmas in July Celebration in Old Town, July 15 – 17.   

About 15 retailers and community organizations throughout Old Town will host a variety of “holiday” themed activities either inside their store or along Union Street.  Events include pictures with “Summer” Santa & Mrs. Claus, historical tours, holiday trunk shows, food and wine tastings, cookie decorating, story time for tots, ornament making, arts & crafts, ice cream, paint your own nutcracker, green holiday home tips, fashion styling, pooch pictures, musical entertainment and much more.

The entire weekend will be filled with activities, raffle drawings, shopping/dining deals and holiday delights for all ages.

 A portion of proceeds from the weekend sales will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic.

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2nd Annual Christmas in July Celebration on Union Street Summer Weekend Filled with Family Friendly Holiday Activities July 15-17, 2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & PARTICAPTING BUSINESSES – JULY 15-17 2011 BUSINESS ACTIVITY ADDRESS Alexandria Archaeologist July 16– 10AM Free historical tour of Union Street. Meet at the corner of Prince & Union Street Architectural Ceramics July 15– 6-9PM Evening Wine, Sweets, Cocktail Reception & Green Remodeling Presentation given by BOWA (By invitation) July 16 - All Day Open House, Slushies and sweets. Collection of unwrapped toys for "Toys for Tots" 203 S. Union Street Ben & Jerry's All Weekend Ice cream special 4-7PM 3 Scoops for $3. Kids Crafts 103 S. Union Street Bike & Roll All Weekend - $5 off a rental of 3+ or $10 off full day rental or a Historic Old Town guided bike tour for people who mention code: XMAS 1 Wales Alley Encore Consignment Boutique All Weekend – 20% off the entire store July 17- Fashion Styling/Scarf Accessorizing Demonstrations 110 S. Union Street Firehook Bakery & Coffeehouse 105 S. Union Street Historic Alexandria History Center & Museum Store All Weekend - 20 % off entire purchase 101 N. Union Street Old Town Coffee, Tea & Spice All Weekend – 20% off ongift items and complimantary gourmet tea tastings. 215 S. Union Street Potomac Riverboat Company July 16- Receive one free child's ticket (age 2-11) with a purchase of an Adult ticket. Offer valid only for the Pirate Cruise or Alexandria Seaport Cruise. Based on ticket availability. Can not be combined with any other discount. To receive discount all tickets must be purchased at the ticket booth on July 16th. 205 The Strand The Art League All Weekend- Offering hand painted Christmas ornaments at special pricing. 105 N. Union Street The Christmas Attic All Weekend- Ornaments to Remeber Trunk Show July 15 –6-9 PM Festive Reception . July 16 12-2PM Pictures with Summer Santa & Mrs. Claus. Story time with Mrs. Claus Bagpipe Strolling 2-3 PM Paint your own Nutcracker 2-4 PM Glenn Crider - Nutcracker Man 2-4PM Pooch Pictures & Pooch Artists July 17 12-2 PM – Pictures with Summer Santa and Mrs. Claus. Story time with Mrs. Claus Bagpipe Strolling 2-3PM - Paint your own Nutcracker 2- 4 PM Pat Palermino - local artist, showcasing unique ornaments and art. 125 S. Union Street The Torpedo Factory Art Center July 56 – 6-8PM “Meet the Visiting Artists” Wine Tasting Reception July 16 - Lisa Schumaier's Studio 10% off Nativity Sculptures 11:30AM- Artist workshop with Julian Parker-Burns 105 N. Union Street Union Street Public House All Weekend – Food & Beverage Specials July 15– 6-10PM Christmas Cocktail Party July 16& 17– 12-3PM Christmas cookie and ornament decorating for kids and adults 121 S. Union Street The Virginia Shop All Weekend – All pineapple merchandise 20% off, anything with a pineapple motif: towels, lanps, etc. 104 S. Union Street Virtue Feed & Grain All Weekend - Food & Beverage Specials and other holiday activities. 106 S. Union Street Zoe Boutique All Weekend- Offering 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise. 130 S. Union Street