ALX Dog Walk
2026-04-18 07:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Old Town’s Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA, VA, 22314, United States
The beloved ALX Dog Walk event returns on April 18, 2026 with an exciting new collaboration and an expanded mission. The ALX Dog Walk is partnering with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to unite two powerful causes – sustainable living and animal welfare – for one joyful celebration of pets and the planet.
HERE’S THE SCOOP!
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7 AM-11 AM; the Walk starts at 8:15 AM.
Where: Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA.
The Walk: Join 2,000+ dog lovers and their adorable pups for a scenic 2-mile walk through historic Old Town Alexandria. The route follows down Union Street, loops back along the breathtaking Waterfront Walk, and ends with a celebration waterside at Oronoco Bay Park. Along the way, walkers enjoy fun surprises—including pop-up performances by The Alexandria Singers and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra!
Sustainable Goodie Bags: Walkers receive a drawstring backpack filled with eco-friendly treats, including a sustainably sourced t-shirt, a dog bandana, and other plastic-free goodies.
Adoptable Dogs & Park Activities: Enjoy a wide range of fun including adoptable dogs, a dog obstacle course, DJ music, kids’ play stations, park games, and even a puppy tattoo artist and puppy portrait artist!
The Dog Show: Three lucky winners take home a prize in our Dog Show – theme to be announced soon!
Sustainability Festival: Explore a bustling festival with vendors showcasing and selling eco-goods and services for everyday living.
Plastic Art Show Competition: In partnership with The Art League and The Alexandria Arts Alliance, the first 30 local artists to register will be invited to create and display works made primarily from plastic — cash awards to three winners. Register Here!
Nonprofit Village: Meet incredible local nonprofits making a difference, just ahead of ACT for Alexandria’s annual Spring2ACTion Giving Day.
Free Coffee for Reusables: The first 500 walkers with a mug receive a free cup of Hypergoat Coffee Roaster’s ethically sourced coffee.
Registration: Opens 1/1/26! NEW… form a team and join the fun! We love providing complimentary participation to the first 150 active/retired military who register. Students and groups of 6 or more receive discounts, and kids 12 and under walk for free!
Find more information at the ALX Dog Walk website!
