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Holiday Festival 2019

December 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Art Center joins in the fun on Alexandria’s most festive holiday weekend of the year! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 3:30 pm. Music and singing fill the halls all evening. After sundown, the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights passes by our riverfront doors. Visit artists are all three floors to find the perfect gift of art.

 

Schedule of Activities:

10 am Open Studios and Galleries
2 pm Face painting Artist Station begins
3 pm Silver 5 Brass Quintet begins on the Waterfront
3:30 pm Arrival of Santa Claus on the Waterfront
3:45 pm Santa Claus at the Art Center
4:30 pm Pro Choral Alexandria pop-up performance
5:30 pm Holiday Boat Parade of Lights begins
5:30 pm 2nd Annual Torpedo Factory Holiday Light Show (curated by Monica Stroik) begins on the Waterfront
6 pm Studios and Galleries stay open late (until 8 pm)
Santa Claus sitting with a young boy

Details

Date:
December 7, 2019
Time:
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Organizer

Torpedo Factory Art Center
Phone:
703-746-4570
Email:
torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov

Contact Us

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: [email protected]
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Open Daily

Visit Daily10 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

Masks are optional for visitors, artists, and staff, though may be required in some studios and galleries. Check Today’s Hours for expanded information.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is closed for New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

* Periodic 5 p.m. closure for private events. See dates on Today’s Hours.

Studio and Gallery Hours

Artists maintain their own studio hours. It's best to confirm availability before your visit.

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