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Frugal Family: First Thursday, Taste of Del Ray, Free Pizza and Pools

Your local source for the scoop on family fun on a budget

Posted Mon, May 30, 2011 at 2:00 am ET|Updated Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 8:57 pm ET

Here is our weekly round-up of great deals in and around town:

ARTS

What’s the deal? First Thursday on the Avenue: Dog Days of Summer
When: First Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Next on Thursday, June 2
Where: Mt. Vernon Avenue, Del Ray
Cost: Free!
Details: Del Ray Business Association
What’s the Deal? Alexandria Art Market at Del Ray Artisans
The market boasts amazing artwork from local artists, music from multicultural musicians and great food from local restaurants.
When: The first Saturday of each month. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Next on Saturday, June 4
Where: Del Ray Artisans Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Located on the green space of the Del Ray Artisans’ gallery in Colasanto Park.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Details: Del Ray Artisans

HISTORY

What’s the deal? Family Tour Day at historic Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 3 through 7, will be stationed at each stop on the tour, including the taproom, bedchambers, ballroom, assembly room and dining room. Tour at your own pace and let your children learn about history from other kids.
When: Sunday, June 5 | Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Where: 134 North Royal Street, Alexandria
Cost: Kids 5 to 12 - $3 | Adults - $5
Details: Gadsby's Tavern Museum or call 703-746-4242

FOOD

What’s the Deal? A Taste of Del Ray
Del Ray restaurants and eateries will showcase their offerings, with celebrity chef judge, Carla Hall, Top Chef Fan Favorite and the owner and Executive Chef of Alchemy by Carla Hall in Washington, D.C.
When: Sunday, June 5 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: 2401 Mt. Vernon Avenue in the parking lot behind Virginia Commerce Bank. Music at the Del Ray Farmer’s Market site at Mt. Vernon & E. Oxford avenues.
Cost: Kids 12 and under - $5 | Adults - $10
Details:Taste of Del Ray

RECREATION

What’s the Deal? A dip in the pool
When: Weekends only through June 26. Daily through late August
Where: Old Town Pool, 1609 Cameron St | Warwick Pool, 3315 Landover St.
Cost: Kids under 4 - Free | Youth 5 – 17 and Seniors - $1 | Adults - $2 | Non-residents - $3. Season passes available for residents
Note: The mini-pools, Memorial Pool at Charles Houston Recreation Center and the John Wald Pool on Duke Street, will open on June 27.
Details: City of Alexandria

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