Calendar of Events

Recreation Events & Activities

Visitors to the historic district are encouraged bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses to the festival. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit wmata.com. Parking is also available in one of the convenient parking garages or lots.

Bicyclists may visit alexandriava.gov/localmotion for the City's Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking.

For additional information, call the sponsoring organization for more information.  For events sponsored by the City of Alexandria, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592 for current information. Please be advised, events are subject to change.

Also see our website for more information, including schedules for RPCA-sponsored classes and activities.
Date    TimeEvent
Dec 13, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMArt League Raku Firing
A demonstration of the art of ceramic raku firing.
Dec 13, 2014 Sat 11:00 AMAlexandria Christmas Market
Vendors from all over come together for a tasteful event that gives the feeling of a unique European Christmas celebration. Food, beverage and merchandise will be available.
Dec 13, 2014 Sat 11:00 AMAnnual Holiday Invitational Cheer Competition
Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area. Tickets available for purchase at the door the day of the event.
Dec 13, 2014 Sat 11:00 AMSwim with Santa
Swim and have a holiday photo taken with Santa. Bring a camera and take your own photo or have it emailed to you by our partner Blue Octopus Scuba.
Dec 13, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMCivil War Christmas in Camp Open House
Event is based in and around the Museum and historic fort. Holiday event interprets how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. Features a patriotic Santa Claus, living history interpreters, a Victorian tree, the Officers’ Hut decorated for the season, crafts for children, and light refreshments. On-going activities from 12-4 p.m., with soldier-guided ...

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