Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Feb 7, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.PatCon 2026
Celebrate anime, art & creativity at Patrick Henry’s Anime Convention! This free, all-ages event features a full day of fandom fun with cosplay, screenings, games & more. Come express yourself and connect with fellow fans!
Feb 14, 2026 Sat 2 p.m.George Washington Birthday Parade
The George Washington Birthday Parade will be held on Saturday, February 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Old Town Alexandria! The theme of the parade is Virginia's Son ~ America's Founding Father, in honor of Washington’s leading role in the founding of the country during its 250th Anniversary Year.
Feb 16, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: George Washington Day
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Feb 28, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Family Program - Alexandria Black History Museum
Meet Authors Jeff Gottesfeld, and Michelle Y. Green along with illustrator and Howard University graduate Kim Holt, for a family program that highlights their new book; Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Stike for Library Reading Equality. This free program is suitable for families with children in second grade ...
Apr 5, 2026 Sun All-DayRPCA Closure: Easter
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May 25, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: Memorial Day
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Jun 12, 2026 Fri All-DaySails on the Potomac
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Sails on the Potomac will highlight Alexandria’s role in helping construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to being the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation.
Jun 13, 2026 Sat All-DaySails on the Potomac
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Sails on the Potomac will highlight Alexandria’s role in helping construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to being the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation.
Jun 14, 2026 Sun All-DaySails on the Potomac
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Sails on the Potomac will highlight Alexandria’s role in helping construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to being the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation.
Jun 19, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Juneteenth
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Jul 4, 2026 Sat All-DayRPCA Closure: Independence Day
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Sep 7, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: Labor Day
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Nov 11, 2026 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Veterans Day
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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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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!
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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