TranslateEvents & Public Meetings
| Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Fri | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Family Holiday Magic Show Join us at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a free holiday magic show, performed by professional magicians who are members of Ring 50, the DC-area chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. This modern family-friendly show will be geared toward children ages 5 to 12, but all are welcome. |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Fri | 4 p.m. | Shopping Late Night at The Lyceum Shopping Late Night at The Lyceum! From books to ornaments to jewelry, find one-of-a-kind gifts at Historic Alexandria’s museum shops this holiday season. For those last-minute stocking stuffers, head to The Lyceum on Dec. 5 from 4-9 p.m. for 10% off all gifts! |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | 54th Scottish Walk Parade Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups and more. |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Sat | 2 p.m. | Holiday Boat Parade Dockside Activities This year’s Boat Parade includes annual dockside festivities at Waterfront Park as well as the Holiday Festival at Torpedo Factory Art Center. |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Sat | 2 p.m. | Ship Biscuit Ornaments A nearly complete ship’s biscuit from the 18th century was found in Alexandria. Make your own stamped with this year at Alexandria Archaeology! |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Sat | 5:30 p.m. | Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Dozens of brightly lit boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac River shoreline. Enjoy dockside festivities in Waterfront Park, including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, food, activities, and more. Boat Parade starts at approximately 5:30. |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Sun | 12 p.m. | Old Town Gingerbread Decorating Learn about local architecture as you decorate a flat “façade” (front) based on historic buildings around Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Ticket includes one flat gingerbread façade, all the supplies needed to decorate, and admission to the museum. Inspiring samples highlight architectural details you can recreate in candy. Ideal for families or adult groups. ... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Fri | 5 p.m. | Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest at the Masonic Memorial Get ready to celebrate the holidays at A Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest - a festive gathering of music, art, and poetry! |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Sat | 12 p.m. | Kwanzaa Celebration Celebrate Kwanzaa with Historic Alexandria in a vibrant, hands-on workshop led by Danielle Branche-Brown, LCMFT, Founder of The Self-Care Academy. Explore the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba) through art, storytelling, and creativity while designing a personal vision board that reflects unity, purpose, and joy. |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Sat | 12 p.m. | Christmas in Camp Learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War at this popular family-oriented event. Features a patriotic Civil War Santa Claus, reenactors in winter camp settings, period decorations, fort tours, and kids' activities. |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Alexandria Holiday Invitational Cheer Competition Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area. |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert The Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as we proudly present our 2025 holiday concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy.” This year‘s concert will feature several serene, beautiful, nostalgic winter pieces such as “Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” and “White Christmas." |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Sun | 4 p.m. | Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert The Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as we proudly present our 2025 holiday concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy.” This year‘s concert will feature several serene, beautiful, nostalgic winter pieces such as “Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” and “White Christmas." |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Tue | 6 p.m. | Shopping Late Night at The Lyceum Shopping Late Night at The Lyceum! From books to ornaments to jewelry, find one-of-a-kind gifts at Historic Alexandria’s museum shops this holiday season. For those last-minute stocking stuffers, head to The Lyceum on Dec. 16 from 6-9 p.m. for 10% off all gifts! |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Wed | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Christmas City Offices Closed for Christmas |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Thu | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Christmas Day City Offices Closed for Christmas Day |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration Ring in the new year with the City of Alexandria! |
| 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! |