Weekend Events Calendar
Click here for a map of all Weekend events
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Please note that, with the exception of the Parade and the Designer Tour of Homes, all events listed below will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria)
Consistently ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the South, the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend draws nearly 30,000 individuals and families to the Parade. Tourists travel from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in this celebrated community event.
The Walk Weekend Events, including Saturday's Parade and Home Tours are held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather on Saturday morning, please watch this site for additional information and/or contact The Campagna Center at (703) 548-0111 for a recorded message on any delays or cancellations. Remember, we are a hardy folk and if the streets are open, we plan to march!
Thursday, December 4
Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Stop by and enjoy a variety of refreshments at our Café.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Santa Claus will greet children at this special tea party. For a small fee, children can have their picture taken with Santa.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Cost: $40 for one adult and child; $10 for all additional tickets
Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend Celtic Concert. Festive performances in the grand Masonic Memorial theatre to include: The Alliance Dancers, Fynesound - a traditional five-member Scottish musical group, and The Thistle Dancers - a traditional Scottish dance troupe.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Cost: $30 per ticket
Friday, December 5
Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Stop by and enjoy a variety of refreshments at our Café.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
A Tasting featuring hard-to-find, rare scotches direct from Scotland distilleries. Attended by nearly 500 guests, including the Lord Provost of Dundee, Scotland. Event is for adults only.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Cost: $150-individual, $250-couple
A Tasting featuring hard-to-find, rare scotches direct from Scotland distilleries. Attended by nearly 500 guests, including the Lord Provost of Dundee, Scotland. There will also be a book signing featuring Doria de La Chappelle and Jeffrey Banks, authors of Tartan: Romancing the Plaid. Event is for adults only.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Patron Ticket: $150-individual, $250-couple
Regular Ticket: $100
Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Saturday, December 6
Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Stop by and enjoy a variety of refreshments at our Café.
Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria
Grand Marshal: Willard Scott
Over 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus will march through the streets of Old Town.
Route: Beginning at the corner of Wilkes and South Saint Asaph Streets in Old Town and ending at King and Royal Streets
Cost: No charge
Following the parade, the massed band concert takes place at King and Royal Streets in front of City Hall at Market Square.
Cost: No charge
Stroll through lovely properties dressed up for the holidays by acclaimed interior designers and local florists. Tour will be held rain or shine. Tickets are required for the home tour and are non-refundable. Sorry, no pets or children under the age of 12 are permitted on the tour. Additional details to follow.
Location: Five unique properties in Old Town Alexandria
Advance Purchase: $30
Day-Of Purchase: $35 (may also be purchased at homes)