Explore the Arts and Old Town North at the 2nd Annual Chalk-A-Block on Sunday, September 28th from 11am-3pm!
Early morning rain on our originally scheduled date (Sunday, September 7th) led to wet pavement that was not suitable for chalk art. Fear not, Chalk-A-Block will be back, better than ever, on Sunday, September 28th!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 11am to 3pm for the 2nd Annual Chalk-A-Block! The streets of Old Town North will be brought to life with chalk artists, live music, and local artisans/makers showcasing their works.
Follow the Old Town North Tern’s chalk footprints from site to site throughout the neighborhood to complete the scavenger hunt and be entered to win prizes! The grand prize is a gift certificate to a.lounge+bar generously donated by Hotel AKA Alexandria (Pick up your scavenger hunt form at any location and turn it in at Salon deZEN at 533 Montgomery St.).
Chalk artists will transform the sidewalks and parking lots of Old Town North into their canvases.
Artist Dina Wise (@dinas_doodles) created an incredible portrait gallery of Chalk-A-Block visitors at Alexandria House at Chalk-A-Block 2024 (image courtesy of the Old Town North Alliance)
Chalk art by artists Vanessa Vale (foreground) and artist Margaret Wohler at Chalk-A-Block 2024 (image courtesy of the Old Town North Alliance)
Live music will fill the air from a variety of artists including The Okays, Talk in Waves, and Caroline Whitaker.
The Frontier (now known as Talk in Waves) performs at Chalk-A-Block 2024 (image courtesy of the Old Town North Alliance)
Local artisans and makers will be on hand to showcase their works. From stationery to jewelry to crochet creations to baked goods and more, there will be something for everyone!
Kathryn O’Neill of Sheridan Ceramics displays her work outside of Hotel AKA at Chalk-A-Block 2024 (image courtesy of the Old Town North Alliance)
“Chalk-A-Block” will offer fun for all ages and will give you a chance to be an artist! Chalk artists will designate areas at most locations where kids (or kids at heart!) can join in and make chalk art of their own.
Mayor Alyia Gaskins joins in the chalk art fun with her son and other Chalk-A-Block visitors on Montgomery Street at Chalk-A-Block 2024 (image courtesy of the Old Town North Alliance)
One of our featured artists, Anita Angjeli, has already laid out the plans for her planned chalk piece, “Wings in Bloom,” which will include special opportunities for participation by visitors. Anita will be located in the AFBA parking lot at the corner of Montgomery St. and N. Saint Asaph St.
For more information about “Wings in Bloom,” visit:
https://www.aline-architecture.com/post/wings-in-bloom#viewer-r8xi38525
Old Town North Alliance thanks our wonderful partners in helping to host “Chalk-A-Block”: Hotel AKA, West Elm, AFBA/5Star, Salon deZEN, St. Elmo’s Old Town North, Oak Steakhouse, MRP Realty, Bond Vet, Sheraton Suites, Royal Restaurant, Alexandria House, T.J. Stone’s, Made in ALX, and Pat Miller.
This event is free and open to the public - we hope to see you there!