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Holiday Market, Mount Vernon Trolley and MetroStage

A quick look at the weekend in Alexandria:

Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans — The 18th annual Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans (2704 Mount Vernon Ave.) offers handmade work from local artists, handmade ornaments and Bake Sale items to benefit Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. The market will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Fire Station Santa — Santa Claus will be available for photos next to the old steamer at Alexandria Fire Station 201 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. The station is located at 317 Prince St. in Old Town.

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"A Broadway Christmas Carol" — Alexandria’s MetroStage (1201 N. Royal St.) will host five performances of this holiday staple this weekend. The show crosses the Dickens classic with parodies of 33 Broadway show tunes. Tickets are $50 and available through the MetroStage website or by calling 703-548-9044.

Plus: Don’t forget about the Mount Vernon Holiday Trolley and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus in Old Town.

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