5th Annual Sidewalk Sale this Weekend

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Where's Waldo in Alexandria VA

This July, find Waldo in your local Alexandria businesses!

Waldo is visiting 25 different local businesses, including several Boutique District members, throughout our community. Those who spot him can win buttons, book coupons, and more from your Waldo headquarters, Hooray for Books!
 

The Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale is Sat. February 1st

Join us on February 1, 2014 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to receive up to 70 and 80% off merchandise from Alexandria’s finest boutiques! Be sure to get there early to shop the best selection!
 

• Discounted Parking: Pay only $5 for the whole day at the Colonial Parking garage located at 1800 Diagonal Street (across from the King Street Metro). Opens at 7AM. Important: To get the reduced parking rate, bring your parking ticket and get it validated at the front desk of the Warehouse Sale.
• Shuttle Bus: Park or ride the Metro and take the free shuttle right across the street from the King Street Metro station at the bottom of the hill to the front door of the sale. Starts at 8:30AM and drives this loop until 3PM.
• Giveaways: Make your waiting time productive and win gifts and gift certificates from area boutiques, including including a $100 gift card from Hysteria, jewelry from Toka and Chris, and a personal training session at Fitness on the Run.

List of participating boutiques:

Andrea D’Ambrosia
Apple Seed Maternity
Bishop Boutique
Britt Ryan
Coco Blanca
Dolce Collection
Fornash
Gossypia
Hipp Gyps
Hysteria
J McLaughlin
Kiskadee
Mystique
Olio Tasting Room
The Pink Palm
Queen Bee Designs
Red Barn Mercantile
Sherman Pickey
Stuart Nordin
The Little Monogram Shop
The Shoe Hive
Toka + Chris
Top It Off
Zoe Boutique

2nd Annual Old Town Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale

The 2nd Annual Old Town summer Sidewalk Sale will take place on Saturday, August 13 from 10 am to 5 pm at shops all over  Old Town,  from the water front to the Metro.  

 










Participating shops include: 

Bloomers 571.312.0852, 924 King Street www.shopbloomers.com Open 10 am - 6 pm 50% off sale items

Diva 703.683.1022, 116 S. Pitt Street www.divaboutiqueva.com Open 10 am - 6 pm 50% off everything except jewelry

fibre space 703.664.0344, 102 North Fayette Street www.fibrespace.com Open 10 am - 7 pm Deep discounts of up to 50% on select yarns

Gossypia 703.836-6969, 325 Cameron Street www.gossypia.com Open 10 am - 6 pm Half off all yellow tag clothing except wedding and dressy dresses.

Hooray for Books 703.548.4092, 1555 King Street www.hooray4books.com Open 10 am - 6 pm 20-50% off select items

Pink & Brown 703.684.1050, 1212 King Street www.pinkandbrownboutique.com Open 11 am - 6 pm 50% off selected items...some marked as low as 50% off.

Red Barn Mercantile 703.838.0355, 113 S. Columbus Street www.redbarnmercantile.com Open 10 am - 6 pm Take an additional 15% off all markdown items!

The Christmas Attic 703.548.2829, 125 S. Union Street www.christmasattic.com Open 10 am - 9 pm 50%, 60% & 75% off tables

The Full Cup 703.836-9441, 218 N. Lee Street, #206 www.thefullcup.com Open 10 am - 6 pm 40% off select panties, shapewear & t-shirts.

The little Monogram Shop 703.549.3777, 106 ½ N. Columbus Street www.thelittlemonogramshop.net Open 10 am - 5:30 pm Take 20% off all beach totes.

The Shoe Hive 703.548.7105, 127 S. Fairfax Street www.theshoehive.com Open 10 am - 7 pm Spring and summer styles are 60-80% off.

Treat 703.535.3294, 103 S. St. Asaph Street www.shoptreat.com Open 10 am - 7 pm Summer Clearance ...up to 85% off with $5, $10, $25 and $50 rack

"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