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 | Time | Event | |
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May 15, 2016 | Sun | 10:00 AM | Mattie Miracle Walk & Family Festival 7th Annual Walk & Family Festival. This event brings awareness for childhood cancer and calls attention to the psychological issues and needs of children with cancer and their families. This event is a non-profit fundraiser, held at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School, 1000 St. Stephen's Road. Amusement rides, moon bounce and music. |
May 15, 2016 | Sun | 10:00 AM | 4MRStage Concert Series Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market Concert Series featuring Mike Elosh. |
May 15, 2016 | Sun | 12:00 PM | Welcome Hokule'a 2016 Arrival and welcome of the Hokule'a canoe to the DC area. The Hokule'a canoe will navigate the Potomac to the pier at the Waterfront Park in Alexandria, accompanied by an escort vessel. There will also be Hawaiian musicians and Hula group dancers. |
May 15, 2016 | Sun | 2:00 PM | Ronald F. Kirby Memorial Plaque Dedication Dedication Ceremony |