Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Nov 22, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Alexandria Holiday Invitational Cheer Competition
Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area.
Nov 25, 2026 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Day Before Thanksgiving
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Nov 26, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day
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Nov 27, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
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Nov 29, 2026 Sun 7:30 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. Magic is a part of The Lyceum's history and 19th-century magicians like Signor Blitz and Wyman the Wizard performed there in the 1840s. ...
Dec 5, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Friendship Firehouse Museum Open
Come out and visit the Friendship Firehouse Museum on Saturday December 5 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.! Discover the history of the fire company, founded in 1774 as Alexandria's first volunteer brigade.
Dec 5, 2026 Sat 11:30 a.m.Family Winter Holiday FUN!
Enjoy holiday fun with crafts, games, cookie decorating, and photos with Santa!
Dec 12, 2026 Sat 12 p.m.Christmas in Camp
Get in the holiday spirit and learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War at Fort Ward Museum’s annual Civil War Christmas in Camp program. This popular family-oriented event features a patriotic Civil War Santa Claus, reenactors in winter camp settings, and period decorations.
Dec 12, 2026 Sat 5 p.m.Alexandria Celebrates Kwanzaa
Guests of all ages will enjoy making crafts and learning about foods that have evolved from African origins while connecting local history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Dec 13, 2026 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 they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” presented on Sunday, December 13, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered, from 2–3 p.m. and 4–5 p.m.
Dec 13, 2026 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 they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” presented on Sunday, December 13, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered, from 2–3 p.m. and 4–5 p.m.
Dec 24, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Eve
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Dec 25, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Day
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Dec 31, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: New Year's Eve
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Dec 31, 2026 Thu 8 p.m.2026 New Year's Eve Fireworks
Celebrate New Year’s Eve along Alexandria’s waterfront with two fireworks displays over the Potomac River. Enjoy an early show at 8 p.m. or welcome 2027 with fireworks at midnight.
Apr 10, 2027 Sat 9 a.m.Eco-City Festival & ALX Dog Walk
The Eco-City Festival is a FREE, family-friendly event where you can take part in fun games and activities to learn more about environmentally friendly practices and interesting programs happening in our community. New for 2027, the City is partnering with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to bring the ALX Dog Walk to the festival! Enjoy ...
Jun 26, 2027 Sat 2 p.m.10th Annual Alexandria Pride
This event celebrates and recognizes LGBTQ+ people and their contributions to Alexandria’s diverse community and the nation.

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