Events at: Four Mile Run Conservatory
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Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day / Día de las Artes del Barrio de Chirilagua
Four Mile Run Conservatory
Come enjoy Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day—a free, outdoor, community art-making event on Saturday, October 12, 12-4pm at the Four Mile Run Conservatory (4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). The event is organized by Del Ray Artisans in partnership with Casa Chirilagua. Note: If it rains, the activities will be moved inside the Four Mile Run Conservatory building.
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