Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
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 13, 2025 Sat 10 a.m.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.
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 24, 2025 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Eve
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Eve.
Dec 25, 2025 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Day.
Dec 31, 2025 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: New Year's Eve
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for New Year's Eve.
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!

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