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 5, 2015 Sat 11:00 AMAlexandria Holiday Market 2015
Alexandria’s Holiday Market is an annual signature event that transforms the Carlyle District into a lively European Festival similar to the famous Christmas Markets taking place in Germany or France. While shopping for unique art and craft items for your loved ones, enjoy live entertainment, traditional European food and sweets, hot wine, and hot cocoa. ...
Dec 5, 2015 Sat 11:00 AMScottish Christmas Walk Parade
For the 45th consecutive year come and see the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. Enjoy marching units filled with the magnificent tartans of Scottish Clans, the stirring sound of Scottish bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancers, reenactment groups, Scottie dogs, dignitaries, classic cars, Santa Claus, and much more.
Dec 5, 2015 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 5, 2015 Sat 4:00 PMBoat Parade of Lights
Dozens of lighted boats will cruise the Potomac River past the City docks, led by Alexandria's fireboat, the Vigilant, and DC's fireboat, John Glenn.
Dec 5, 2015 Sat 6:00 PMDel Ray Celebration of the Holidays
Holiday celebration in Del Ray with Santa and carolling.

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