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Located in the Northern section of Alexandria, the Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) is comprised of thriving small businesses in a cottage neighborhood, complete with Mount Vernon Avenue as the “Main Street.” For over thirty years the DRBA has produced signature events completely funded by business sponsors and energetic volunteers.

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It’s The Spooky Season!

No one does Halloween like Del Ray!  Visit Del Ray’s best decorated Halloween Houses, go on a spooky scavenger hunt along Mount Vernon Avenue and more.

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November Events

NOV 07 - 30
The Mini World: Small Works of Art
Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
NOV 08
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues
NOV 08
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Mount Vernon & Bellefonte Avenues
NOV 08
Gustave Art & Craft Market
Gustave le Jardin, 2213 Mount Vernon Ave.
NOV 15
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues
NOV 19
Coffee & Conversation — DRBA Networking Event
Piece Out, 2419 Mount Vernon Ave.
NOV 22
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues
NOV 27
50th Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot
George Washington Middle School
NOV 29
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues
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The Well Ray Blog

On Your Mark, Get Set, Trot!

Are you ready for the 50th Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot?  Mile After Mile running coach Nora Gluch shares her best tips for preparing for the five-mile tradition — whether this is your first race or your 50th.

Read more in this week’s Well Ray blog

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Gustave Boulangerie

The winner of the 2025 Heart of Del Ray, Gustave Boulangerie is a favorite community gathering place, bringing an authentic and traditional French experience to Del Ray.

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Volunteers are a critical part of our events — and it’s a great way to connect with your community and give back.

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