Events & Public Meetings
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Apr 1, 2024 | Mon | 6:00 PM | Sign Ordinance Update (Hybrid) Staff will introduce the sign ordinance update and seek input from meeting attendees. |
Apr 4, 2024 | Thu | 6:00 PM | Van Dorn St. Bridge Repair Open House Join the City of Alexandria staff for an Open House and presentation on repairs being made to the Van Dorn St. Bridge over Duke St. This pre-construction event will feature details on the construction schedule, impact mitigation measures, and time for community member questions. The open house will be held at Patrick Henry Recreation Center in Multipurpose ... |
Apr 4, 2024 | Thu | 7:00 PM | VIRTUAL: A Crisis for Moms: Black Maternal Health in VA The Alexandria Commission for Women Reproductive Health Subcommittee Event, A Crisis for Moms: Black Maternal Health in Virginia will take place Thursday, 04/04/2024, 7PM - 8:30PM |
Apr 6, 2024 | Sat | 9:00 AM | Stream Cleanup In celebration of Earth Day and participation with the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Potomac River Cleanup, the City’s Stormwater Management Division will be hosting a cleanup along the Windmill Hill Park living shoreline (501 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314). |
Apr 6, 2024 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Kiddie Cabaret Charles Houston Rec Center is hosting a Kiddie Cabaret for ages 1-5 with a participating adult. |
Apr 6, 2024 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Armstrong Spring Tech Refresh Event Leonard "Chick" Armstrong is hosting a tech recycling event on Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Apr 6, 2024 | Sat | 12:00 PM | City of Alexandria 275th Anniversary Kickoff Event Get ready to join the excitement as the City of Alexandria kicks off its 275th Anniversary celebration! |
Apr 8, 2024 | Mon | 3:00 PM | Eclipsed! Join us in the Old Town Pool picnic area to view a partial solar eclipse! Safety glasses and crafts are included. |
Apr 11, 2024 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Food Waste Reduction Webinar, with Libraries Join T&ES' Resource Recovery team and Alexandria Library to learn tips on how families can reduce food waste by properly storing food and repurposing leftovers. From navigating date labels, and bulk shopping to composting, this webinar is a comprehensive guide that will help manage your food better in the home. For adults. Register: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10224890 |
Apr 15, 2024 | Mon | 10:00 AM | Animals in the Park Join the Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center at Mount Jefferson Park to learn about nature and meet live animals! |
Apr 18, 2024 | Thu | 6:30 PM | Family Dance Night Each night, families will learn a dance that is suitable for all ages and lots of family fun. Instructions, refreshments, and music included. |
Apr 19, 2024 | Fri | 6:30 PM | Parents Night Out Mom and Dad, have a fun night with friends, while we entertain your kids! Movies, pizza, drink, and a snack will be provided. |
Apr 20, 2024 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Charles Houston Health & Fitness Expo The Charles Houston Recreation Center will host a Health and Fitness Expo to provide an overall health assessment experience and knowledge of wellness opportunities in Alexandria, and in surrounding communities. |
Apr 21, 2024 | Sun | 12:00 PM | Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award The Ellen Pickering award, presented by AlexRenew and the Environmental Policy Commission, recognizes community members that have had significant, positive impacts on our environment. Join us at the Del Ray GardenFest, hosted by the Del Ray Citizens Association, to celebrate the award recipient’s achievements in helping protect our environment and ... |
Apr 23, 2024 | Tue | 12:00 PM | Advanced Stormwater Management Join T&ES' Stormwater Management Division and Alexandria Library staff to learn what you can do to protect and improve water quality and mitigate flooding. Registration Required. Register: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10238972 |
Apr 23, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
Apr 23, 2024 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria West Planning Community Meeting Community meeting for the Alexandria West planning process. |
Apr 26, 2024 | Fri | 2:00 PM | Air Quality Acton Days Webinar with Libraries What is a Code Red air quality action day? Does my home have healthy air? How does the air impact my health? Alexandria’s Office of Environmental Quality and the Alexandria Health Department are teaming up to discuss outdoor and indoor air quality, including how a purple air monitor works, what the different air quality action day codes mean, and ... |
Apr 28, 2024 | Sun | 9:30 AM | Superhero Brunch Join us for themed crafts and activities, brunch snacks, and visits from Superheroes. Each super hero in training must have one guardian attend with them. Registration only required for children. |
Apr 29, 2024 | Mon | 6:00 PM | Sign Ordinance Update (Hybrid) Staff will present refined recommendations and seek input from meeting attendees. |
Apr 30, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
May 4, 2024 | Sat | 10:00 AM | RecFest 2024 The City of Alexandria presents RecFest! All ages can attend this FREE event full of family fun. Click here for more information. |
May 4, 2024 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Mother's Day Spa Make Mother's Day memorable and come out for an afternoon of mother and daughter spa treatments, great food, facials, massages and manicures. |
May 7, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
May 15, 2024 | Wed | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
May 21, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
May 29, 2024 | Wed | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
May 31, 2024 | Fri | 6:30 PM | Family Game Night Come join us for some free food, family-friendly competition, and quality time together full of activities including board games, gym games and the game room. RSVP is required. |
Jun 4, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
Jun 7, 2024 | Fri | 6:30 PM | Family Movie Night An exciting family and community event where participants will enjoy free popcorn, cotton candy, drinks, trivia, and a (PG) movie for the entire family to enjoy. |
Jun 11, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
Jun 12, 2024 | Wed | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting |
Jun 15, 2024 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Pre-Father’s Day Cookout This day is for the whole family to enjoy and honor the dads with a day of grilling and indoor activities that will keep our dads active as they compete in various activities such as 3v3 basketball, pool tournament, tug-of-war, three-legged race, and much more for bragging rights. |
Jun 15, 2024 | Sat | 12:00 PM | Juneteenth at Houston The Charles Houston Recreation Center will host its first ever Juneteenth Festival with live entertainment, food, vendors, and arts and history activities for all ages. |
Jun 22, 2024 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Wheely Tykes Race Tykes and toddlers race to the finish in their big wheels, tricycles, and battery-operated vehicles in a real race. |
Jun 22, 2024 | Sat | 11:00 AM | ALX Day of Community Connection The ALX Day of Community Connection is scheduled for June 22, 2024. |
Jun 25, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
Jul 5, 2024 | Fri | 6:30 PM | Community Family Picnic What’s more fun than gathering with friends, family, and fellow Alexandrians to enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment in the park while forging new relationships. |
Jul 9, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
Jul 13, 2024 | Sat | 6:00 PM | 275th Alexandria Birthday Celebration The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 275th birthday with a performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, live music, fireworks, cupcakes and remarks from our City Council, Town Crier, and our Poet Laureate. |
Jul 16, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
Jul 23, 2024 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Community Cookouts 2024 Join the Alexandria Police Department and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you. |
Jul 26, 2024 | Fri | 6:30 PM | Family Dance Night Each night, families will learn a dance that is suitable for all ages and lots of family fun. Instructions, refreshments, and music included. |
Aug 23, 2024 | Fri | 6:30 PM | Ultimate Family Game Night This ultimate game night showdown for families who think they have what it takes to compete in several rounds of the ultimate table games, trivia, ping pong, air hockey, foosball and basketball. |
Aug 30, 2024 | Fri | 6:30 PM | Family Game Night Come join us for some free food, family-friendly competition, and quality time together full of activities including board games, gym games and the game room. RSVP is required. |
Sep 11, 2024 | Wed | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting |
Dec 11, 2024 | Wed | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting |