UDAC Walking Tour; Montgomery Center Update; & November Events Round Up
UDAC Walking Tour -
Wednesday, November 4th at 9am
This annual walking tour, led by members of the Urban Design Advisory Committee Serving Old Town North and City Staff, provides an overview of development projects in the neighborhood. The tour will start at Perfect Pita (951 N. Fairfax St.) at 9am. For more information, including the link to RSVP, click here.
Carr Properties Announces Acquisition of 300 Montgomery Street (Montgomery Center)
Carr Properties, the developer of Margot (425 Montgomery Street), recently announced its acquisition of 300 Montgomery Street. The 373-unit apartment community will include a rooftop pool and amenity lounge with views of the Potomac River. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2028 with a completion date of 2030. OTNA will keep you up to date as we learn more about the development of this prominent property in Old Town North. To read the press release from Carr Properties, click here.
Pre-leasing Begins at Margot (425 Montgomery Street)
Pre-leasing at Margot (425 Montgomery St.) is underway, and Carr Properties expects to welcome new residents starting in December. Margot offers studio to three-bedroom residences along with expansive indoor and outdoor amenities, including a rooftop pool and 7,000 sq. ft of co-working space. The ground floor will feature dining concepts from For Five Coffee and Grazie Nonna, as well as a 6,445 sq. foot performing arts venue. To read Alexandria Living’s recent feature on Margot, click here.
Thanksgiving Offerings in Old Town North
Thanksgiving on the Potomac at Jula’s
Thursday, November 26th, 11:30am - 7pm
Reserve your spot now for a special Thanksgiving experience at Jula’s on the Potomac, including a complimentary family photo. The full menu can be found here. To make your reservation now, click here.
Dine-in at Royal Restaurant or
Bring the Feast Home with Royal’s Thanksgiving To-Go Menu
To reserve your spot to dine at Royal for a Thanksgiving Feast, click here. Royal’s Thanksgiving To-Go Menu includes everything you need for a delicious Thanksgiving meal at home. Place your order here by November 19th.
Dine-In at The Wise Fool or Reserve your Thanksgiving Meal Kit
The Wise Fool will also a prix-fixe menu on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations will be available on Open Table. The Wise Fool is also offering Thanksgiving Meal Kits for pick-up. For more information, click here.
MON
NOV 2
5-6:30PM
Alexandria Arts Alliance Fall Happy Hour
Royal Restaurant (730 N. Saint Asaph St.)
TUE
NOV 3
6AM-7:30PM
Election Day
On the ballot: Senate, House of Rep. 8th Dist, & three proposed constitutional amendments
WED
NOV 4
9AM
Annual UDAC Walking Tour of Old Town North
Meet at Perfect Pita (951 N. Fairfax St.). Register below.
THU
NOV 5
6:30-8:30PM
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail “Trailabration”
Celebration of volunteers, partners, and supporters at Continental Pool Lounge in Arlington, VA.
SAT
NOV 7
&
SUN
NOV 8
“Pictures at an Exhibition,” Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
SAT Nov. 7th, 7:30PM at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
SUN Nov. 8th, 3PM at George Washington Masonic Memorial
SUN
NOV 8
1-4PM
Closing Celebration for “Now or Never”
Waterfront Park
THU
NOV 12
3PM
Bingo Night with CatRad Creative
St. Elmo’s Old Town North (529 Montgomery St.)
FRI
NOV 13 -
SUN
NOV 15
Alexandria Film Festival
Various locations throughout Alexandria including The Lyceum
WED
NOV 18 -
SUN
JAN 31
“Cozy,” an Art League Exhibit
Buzz Bakeshop (901 Slaters Ln.)
THU
NOV 19
6PM
NOTICe Annual Meeting
Marina Towers Community Room
THU
NOV 26
THANKSGIVING
SAT
NOV 28
12pm-5pm
Made in ALX Holiday Maker’s Market
Port City Brewing (3950 Wheeler Ave.)
…and lots more to look forward to in December!
SAT, DEC 5th
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
MON, DEC 14th
A MetroStage Gospel Christmas. Purchase tickets here.
WED, DEC 16th
Old Town North Alliance Annual Meeting
DATES TBD
Holiday Market at The Satire; Brunch with Santa at Hank’s Oyster Bar; & more!
Don’t miss these regularly scheduled events/offers in and around Old Town North:
Music Mondays at Royal Restaurant, 5pm - 8pm
Whiskey Tasting Tuesdays at The Wise Fool (The Satire)
Open Hours for “Drawn” Art Exhibit at 532Yoga, Arts, & Culture on Thursdays from 1pm-1:30pm through January 15, 2027
GIRL DINNER on Thursdays at Hank’s Pasta Bar. $25 two-course prix fixe.
Farmer’s Market on Sundays (9am-1pm) and Thursdays (3pm-7pm). Presented by Old Town North Community Partnership in Montgomery Park.
50% off bottles of wine at The Wise Fool on Sundays
Made in ALX classes. To register, click here.
Lee-Fendall House. Various history-themed events. For more information, click here.