Women shop for dresses at outdoor clothing racks on a brick-lined street, with sale signs visible. Trees, shops, and people are in the background, creating a lively market atmosphere.
An older woman shops at an outdoor sidewalk sale, holding a shopping bag and looking at clothes on a rack marked “SALE $10.” Shoes and accessories are displayed nearby, with balloons and stores visible in the background.
Three women walk along a brick sidewalk in a historic shopping district, carrying shopping bags and smiling, with boutique storefronts and trees in the background.
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Alexandria Sidewalk Sale

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Alexandria Sidewalk Sale is one of the longest-running seasonal summer shopping events in the D.C. region, featuring dozens of independent Alexandria boutiques stepping out of their storefronts and offering deeply discounted summer merchandise.

Alexandria Sidewalk Sale will take place on August 14-16, 2026. Stay tuned for more updates, and explore Alexandria’s entire shopping scene.

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Three women walk along a brick sidewalk, each holding a drink, passing shops including one with a pink door and a sign that reads 3 Sisters. The atmosphere is casual and friendly on a tree-lined street.

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Del Ray "Second Saturday" Markets

A colorful display of handmade knitted accessories, including hats, scarves, mittens, purses, and small pouches, arranged on a white tablecloth at a craft fair. Text in the image credits artists Chris Vinh and Melinda Ray.

Restaurants

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Two women stroll and enjoy sweets outside “Pop’s Ice Cream Company” on a sunny brick-lined street, while two people exit the shop and others relax on benches nearby. Trees and a river can be seen in the background.
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