Old Town Crier Regional Magazine

10/15/2026

The leaves are turning, so it’s the perfect time for a drive up Route 340 to Harpers Ferry, where the Shenandoah and Potomac meet.

Explore John Brown’s Fort, Storer College and Lower Town. Sit on Jefferson’s Rock for the view he called “worth a voyage across the Atlantic,” and grab lunch and a Bloody Mary at the Coach House Bar & Grill.

Pro Tips: Use the park shuttle (included in the $20-per-car entrance fee), wear good walking shoes and go midweek if you can!

By Bob Tagert For this month’s Road Trip we decided to combine two events into the trip. We started our trip by going to Morven Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Virginia on September 19 to enjoy the …

10/14/2026

Happy National Dessert Day! 🥧🧁🎂🍦🍪

To celebrate, we're sharing some pumpkin-y goodness just in time for all your fall and Halloween parties.

By Pumpkin Nook Publishers Note: These recipes and many more pumpkin concoctions can be found at Bob Matthews “everything you need to know about pumpkins and more” website at pumpkinnook.com. See h…

10/14/2026

PAWS in the PARK is BACK ON! Mark your calendars today! It’s a stellar event that benefits one of the DMV’s most beloved animal care shelters!!

10/13/2026

Ever wonder about the story behind the horse-drawn buggies of Southern Maryland?

St. Mary’s County Amish community traces back to 1939, when the first families left crowded Lancaster County for open farmland. Now, more than 85 years later, Amish builders, furniture makers and markets are a key part of the region’s culture.

By Adam Tremper Maryland and Virginia are home to twenty-one Amish communities. By far the largest is in Southern Maryland. Many of us in Southern Maryland are familiar with the Amish families who …

10/12/2026

Mid-month rack refill taken care of! Taking a ride around town enjoying this stellar day!

10/11/2026

Off for the holiday? Get the kids outdoors! Here Capt. Steve Chaconas profiles Teresa Rodriguez and DC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center, which offers free programs, aquarium visits and Fishing in the District events with all equipment and bait provided.

🎣 The program has grown from about 1,000 students in 2012 to more than 8,000 in 2025 🎣

By Steve Chaconas You can lead a child to water, but you can’t make them fish. Introducing youngsters to the outdoors is a road blocked by television, the internet, and video games. The key to open…

10/10/2026

The start of the 7th Annual Old Town Oyster Week was a huge success with the Oyster Shucking Contest this morning at Daniel O’Connell’s. The Fish Market in Old Town Alexandria, VA retained the trophy marking winning for the 5th time! Do what you’re good at!! Was fun watching shuckers from The Wharf, Vola’s, Chadwick’s, Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, Old Town and Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar compete against the reigning Champs! Photos attached in no particular order.

10/10/2026

Wow! Paws in the Park is cancelled due to residual rain from the hurricane! Stay turned…this is one of the AWLA and Alexandria’s premier pet events!

10/10/2026

Virginia W**e Month is the perfect excuse to try somewhere new. With a handful of new w**eries opening in Virginia this year we want to know- which one is first on your list?? 🍷

By Matthew Fitzsimmons For many Virginians, NOVA is their gateway to exploring local w**e. Over 100 w**eries are in this part of the state, most within an hour’s drive from DC. NOVA’s status as one…

10/09/2026

Make the most of the long weekend with a SunDay FunDay at National Harbor! Start with a stroll along 1.2 miles of waterfront and more than $11 million in public art. Then brunch at Walrus Oyster & Ale House, Silver Diner or the Osteria Coast buffet at MGM. Ride 180 feet up on The Capital Wheel, make your own candle at Wigenton Candle Co. or catch the NFL action at Tom’s Watch Bar, and stay for the sunset over the Potomac.

A Few Must Stops for a SunDay FunDay this fall… From brunch to shopping, attractions and more, here’s how to spend a Sunday on the Waterfront. Looking for a great way to spend the day? Head to Nati…