Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Nov 8, 2025 Sat 1 p.m.Freedom House Museum Reopens
Freedom House Museum Reopens after Exterior Rehabilitation. The Office of Historic Alexandria is excited to share that the exterior rehabilitation work has been completed on the Freedom House Museum at 1315 Duke Street. Join Us for the official ribbon cutting on November 8 at 1 p.m.
Nov 9, 2025 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary
Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Nov 10, 2025 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Nov 12, 2025 Wed 9 a.m.OTN Urban Design Advisory Committee Walking Tour
Urban Design Advisory Committee Serving Old Town North Community members electing to join the meeting virtually may do so via the following: • Zoom link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U09-nDcmT6Ky_-gUusT39g • Meeting ID: 934 4356 4156 • Passcode: 583450 • Dial in: 301.715.8592
Nov 20, 2025 Thu 7 p.m.Bienvenue Beaujolais
Please join the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee for a special evening of French food and wine! We will enjoy the anticipated 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau and then explore beyond the Beaujolais region to showcase some of the finest French wines. For guests 21 and over.
Nov 22, 2025 Sat 1 p.m.Alexandria Cider Festival
Celebrate Virginia Cider Week! With a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria. Event ticket includes cider tastings, live music, a tasting glass, and a little history too!
Nov 22, 2025 Sat 6 p.m.2025 Holiday Tree Lighting
The City invites the community to join the mayor and a host of holiday friends at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 22, at 6 p.m. in Market Square (301 King St.). Admission is free, and the event will occur rain or shine. Tree Lighting is expected to occur sometime between 6:40 - 6:55 PM following the arrival of Santa by way of ...
Nov 23, 2025 Sun 3 p.m.Swedish Coffee Culture Event
Join the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee at Buzz Bakeshop (901 Slaters Lane) to learn about Swedish Coffee culture (fika)! As part of Alexandria’s sister city relationship with Helsingborg, Sweden, this event celebrates a beloved Swedish tradition.
Dec 14, 2025 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary
Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Jan 23, 2026 Fri 6 p.m.Tavern Games Night: Bicentennial Mania
Join us for our Game Night series. Each Friday evening features tavern games, with a brief themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. Cash bar available during the event. Please note this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.

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