Events & Public Meetings
| Date | Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat | 10 a.m. | World Water Day Every drop tells a story! This World Water Day, discover how the water cycle and our Chesapeake Bay watershed keep our planet thriving. Learn through fun, hands-on activities for the whole family. Register here! |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Spring Egg Hunt The Bunny is making a stop at Mt. Vernon for a morning of crafts and an egg hunt. |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza Enjoy Easter egg hunts at Charles Houston Recreation. Hunts will be sectioned off into four age groups: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10 and up. All hunts will be timed. After hunting for eggs, walk down the Easter Trail to meet Whiskers, the Easter Bunny for pictures, games, crafts, face painting, music and fun. |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Sat | 1 p.m. | Underwater Egg Hunt Dive into Egg-citement at the Underwater Egg Hunt at Chinquapin Rec Center on Saturday, April 12! |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Easter Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Easter. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | 10 a.m. | Week of the Young Child Kickoff Event Join Mayor Aliya Gaskins with Kids’ First Years and DASH to kick off Alexandria's "Month of the Young Child" and a new partnership. |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive and Showcase Test drive different electric vehicles from local dealerships and talk to local EV owners about their experiences, charging, and the benefits of electric transportation. Don't drive a car? Test ride a scooter or e-bike from a local retailer or one of the City's micromobility operators. More information on the event can be found at https://www.alexandriava.gov/energy/electric-vehicles. |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat | 1 p.m. | K-Pop Hunters Glow Party This party is themed after the blockbuster movie! |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat | 2 p.m. | Alexandria Spring Invitational Cheer Competition Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area. |
| May 2, 2026 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Rec Fest 2026 The City of Alexandria presents RecFest! Get ready for a day packed with excitement as we showcase everything recreation has to offer! From games and sports to arts and nature activities, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, live music from a DJ, interactive experiences, and special features from other City of Alexandria departments. |
| May 2, 2026 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Mother's Day Sip & Paint Join us for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and celebration as we honor mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our community. |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Memorial Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Memorial Day. |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Sat | 3 p.m. | Teen Fishing Trip Catch and release with your friends while learning about wildlife conservation! No experience, equipment, or fishing license required. Rods, reels, bait, and instruction are provided. Local fishing location to be determined. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Fri | 12 p.m. | Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ... |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Sat | 12 p.m. | Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ... |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Sun | 12 p.m. | Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ... |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Fri | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Juneteenth Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Juneteenth. |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Sat | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Independence Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Independence Day. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fri | 6:30 p.m. | Community Family Picnic What’s more fun than gathering with friends, family, and fellow Alexandrians to enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment in the park while forging new relationships. |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Labor Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Labor Day. |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wed | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Veterans Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day. |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Wed | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Day Before Thanksgiving Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day Before Thanksgiving. |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Fri | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving. |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum. Visit the historic firehouse, originally home to the first volunteer fire company in town! |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Christmas Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Eve. |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Christmas Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Day. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: New Year's Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for New Year's Eve. |