Grand Opening Celebration

🎉 Long Dark House Grand Opening Celebration

Saturday, September 5, 2026

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📍 Long Dark House
1510 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Long Dark House officially opens on September 1, but on September 5 we're throwing a party.

Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration as we welcome readers, writers, artists, and curious minds into Alexandria's newest independent bookstore dedicated to horror, science fiction, and strange stories.

🎁 The first 25 visitors will receive a complimentary Long Dark House tote bag while supplies last.

Whether you've followed our journey from the beginning or are discovering us for the first time, we'd love to celebrate with you.

Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM. There is no formal program and no need to stay all day—come and go as you please while enjoying special activities and surprises throughout the day.

Throughout the day, enjoy:

📚 Explore our curated collection of horror, science fiction, and strange stories

✍️ Author signings and special guests (to be announced)

🛍️ Pop-up vendors, artists, makers, and creators

🎶 Music and bookstore vibes throughout the day

🎟️ Raffles and prizes

🕯️ Chocolates, gifts, and curiosities from our neighbors at Madame Coco Emporium

👻 Meet fellow readers, writers, creators, and lovers of strange stories

✨ Special surprises and celebrations throughout the day

Admission is free.

Please RSVP so we can better estimate attendance and plan activities throughout the day.

Already planning a visit? Long Dark House will be open for regular business beginning September 1.

Thank you for helping make this dream a reality. We can't wait to welcome you through our doors and celebrate with the community that helped bring Long Dark House to life.

🖤 Strange stories live here.