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  • Alexandria’s Walk for Animals – May 1st

    Alexandria's Old Town Market Square 301 King St., Alexandria, United States

    Put on your walking shoes and enjoy Alexandria’s Walk for the Animals! Come celebrate animals in our community and raise funds for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to care for animals in need. The Walk, which begins in Old Town Alexandria's Market Square, will be hosted by Dr. Katy Nelson of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy. We’ll have plenty of fun activities for kids, including a "search for lost animals” along the 1.0 mile-long course (click here for route map). We’ll have goodies for every registrant (human and animal) as well as pet-friendly and kid-friendly vendors to explore.

  • Howl-O-Ween

    Kimpton Hotel Monaco 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) for a "Howl-O-Ween" event, hosted by Kimpton Hotel Monaco and Jackson 20 Restaurant. The popular dog costume contest that has become an Old Town tradition features more than 50 canine contestants modelling costumes in the outdoor courtyard. AWLA is excited to have Steve Rudin, ABC7 News meteorologist as this year’s emcee. REGISTER NOW

    $15 – $25
  • Santa Claws Photos

    The Kingsley 500 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

    HOHOHO! Guess what's comin' to town. . . . Olde Towne SANTA CLAWS PHOTOS! In partnership with Olde Towne School For Dogs and The Kingsley, along with DeSilva Studios, LLC and new AWLA Team Photographer Sarah Hallee--#SavetheDate for November 18-20. Click the button below for more details: VIEW EVENT PAGE

  • Fun Dog Show 2017

    Alexandria's Old Town Market Square 301 King St., Alexandria, United States

      Fun Dog Show The winners from 2016 Fun Dog Show . . . who will compete this year? Join us for the 2017 Fun Dog Show and The Ballyshaners, Inc.,  Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 4, 2017 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Market Square 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA The Fun Dog Show will kick off the ...

  • Alexandria Love Your Pet Day

    Roth and Colvin Streets, Alexandria's West End Roth St. & Colvin St., Alexandria, VA, United States

    In 2017, a group of  West End pet businesses got together to come up with a way to help the Alexandria community celebrate its love for pets.  They worked with the Mayor and City Council to declare an annual Alexandria Love Your Pets Day and then hosted a block party to commemorate this announcement.  The inaugural event engaged 30+ local ...

    Free
  • 2019 Fun Dog Show

    Alexandria's Old Town Market Square 301 King St., Alexandria, United States

    Join us for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's Fun Dog Show, taking place on Saturday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m., in coordination with the Ballyshaners and leading into the Old Town St. Patrick's Day Parade.   The Fun Dog Show will be held on Market Square in front of City Hall. Canine contestants should arrive to sign in at ...

    $30
  • Alexandria Love Your Pet Day

    Roth and Colvin Streets, Alexandria's West End Roth St. & Colvin St., Alexandria, VA, United States

    Since 2017, a group of West End pet businesses has gotten together each year to help the Alexandria community celebrate its love of pets. With the help of the Mayor and City Council, we host a block party to celebrate the announcement of Alexandria Love Your Pet Day featuring 40+ local businesses and 20 non-profits and attracting over 600 attendees ...