Events & Public Meetings
Date | Time | Event | |
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Feb 7, 2025 | Fri | 9:00 AM | First Friday Bird Count Discover the seasonal wildlife at Dora Kelley Nature Park and help support conservation efforts! |
Feb 8, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
Feb 8, 2025 | Sat | 10:30 AM | Nature Play Calling all little adventurers! Nature Play is back! Designed for kids ages 2-5 (with an adult), this program invites your child to explore the wonders of nature through fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities. With new themes each month, there’s always something exciting to discover! |
Feb 10, 2025 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Ewald Park Design Community Open House #2 Shape the Future of Ewald Park! Join to view the preferred design, talk with staff, and share your thoughts. Light refreshments will be served. |
Feb 14, 2025 | Fri | 10:30 AM | Nature Discoveries Embark on an adventure! Explore nature with stories, games, crafts, and outdoor explorations led by our environmental educators. |
Feb 15, 2025 | Sat | 2:00 PM | The George Washington Birthday Parade Thousands of spectators will line the streets of Old Town Alexandria to cheer on the oldest and largest George Washington Birthday Parade in the country! This year’s parade theme is George Washington: America’s Commander-in-Chief, marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War and founding of the United States Army. |
Feb 17, 2025 | Mon | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closures: George Washington Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for George Washington Day. |
Feb 22, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Animals in My Backyard Learn about what animals you might find in your own backyard. Discover the ways that their unique adaptations help them to survive. This program includes a hike and meeting a native animal. |
Mar 7, 2025 | Fri | 9:00 AM | First Friday Bird Count Discover the seasonal wildlife at Dora Kelley Nature Park and help support conservation efforts! |
Mar 8, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
Mar 8, 2025 | Sat | 10:30 AM | Nature Play Calling all little adventurers! Nature Play is back! Designed for kids ages 2-5 (with an adult), this program invites your child to explore the wonders of nature through fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities. With new themes each month, there’s always something exciting to discover! |
Mar 14, 2025 | Fri | 10:30 AM | Nature Discoveries Embark on an adventure! Explore nature with stories, games, crafts, and outdoor explorations led by our environmental educators. |
Apr 4, 2025 | Fri | 9:00 AM | First Friday Bird Count Discover the seasonal wildlife at Dora Kelley Nature Park and help support conservation efforts! |
Apr 5, 2025 | Sat | 3:00 PM | Animals in My Backyard How can we tell if a stream is healthy for people, pets, and wildlife? In this free program, participants will learn about the effects of stormwater runoff and the City's strategies for reducing pollution in Holmes Run. |
Apr 11, 2025 | Fri | 10:30 AM | Nature Discoveries Embark on an adventure! Explore nature with stories, games, crafts, and outdoor explorations led by our environmental educators. |
Apr 19, 2025 | Sat | 10:30 AM | Nature Play Calling all little adventurers! Nature Play is back! Designed for kids ages 2-5 (with an adult), this program invites your child to explore the wonders of nature through fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities. With new themes each month, there’s always something exciting to discover! |
Apr 20, 2025 | Sun | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closed: Easter Sunday Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Easter Sunday. |
Apr 26, 2025 | Sat | 2:00 PM | Alexandria Spring Invitational Cheer Competition Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area. |
May 26, 2025 | Mon | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Memorial Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Memorial Day Weekend. |
May 28, 2025 | Wed | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Graduation Day (ACHS) Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Graduation Day (ACHS). |
Jun 19, 2025 | Thu | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closures: Juneteenth Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Juneteenth. |
Jul 4, 2025 | Fri | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Independence Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Independence Day. |
Sep 1, 2025 | Mon | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Labor Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Labor Day. |
Oct 13, 2025 | Mon | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Indigenous Peoples' Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Indigenous Peoples' Day. |
Nov 11, 2025 | Tue | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Veterans Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day. |
Nov 26, 2025 | Wed | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day Before Thanksgiving Day. |
Nov 27, 2025 | Thu | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day. |
Nov 28, 2025 | Fri | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving. |
Dec 24, 2025 | Wed | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Christmas Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Eve. |
Dec 25, 2025 | Thu | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: Christmas Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Day. |
Dec 31, 2025 | Wed | 12:00 AM | RPCA Closure: New Year's Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for New Year's Eve. |