Calendar of Events

Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Apr 1, 2025 Tue 4:00 PMTake Down Tobacco Day Kick Off
Take Down Tobacco Day is a youth-led event raising awareness about the legal consequences of providing tobacco to minors.
Apr 4, 2025 Fri 9:00 AMFirst Friday Bird Count
Discover the seasonal wildlife at Dora Kelley Nature Park and help support conservation efforts!
Apr 5, 2025 Sat 3:00 PMHealth of Holmes Run
How can we tell if a stream is healthy for people, pets, and wildlife? In this free program, participants will learn about the effects of stormwater runoff and the City's strategies for reducing pollution in Holmes Run.
Apr 10, 2025 Thu 6:00 PMAlexandria Youth Speak Up
Alexandria Youth Speak Up brings together middle school youth, high school youth, and adults to hear directly from youth about the issues they are facing. After discussions about a range of topics that impact youth, participants will discuss solutions to address these issues. Dinner will be provided.
Apr 11, 2025 Fri 10:30 AMNature Discoveries
Embark on an adventure! Explore nature with stories, games, crafts, and outdoor explorations led by our environmental educators.
Apr 12, 2025 Sat 1:00 PMUnderwater Egg Hunt
Dive into Egg-citement at the Underwater Egg Hunt at Chinquapin Rec Center on Saturday, April 12!
Apr 18, 2025 Fri 5:00 PMFriday Family Fun Night at the Pool
Make it a night to remember at our Friday Family Fun Night! Bring the whole family for an hour of swimming, followed by a cozy movie screening and delicious snacks. Whether you're splashing in the pool or enjoying quality time together, this event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Join us this Friday and create lasting memories with your ...
Apr 19, 2025 Sat 10:30 AMNature Play
Calling all little adventurers! Nature Play is back! Designed for kids ages 2-5 (with an adult), this program invites your child to explore the wonders of nature through fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities. With new themes each month, there’s always something exciting to discover!
Apr 20, 2025 Sun 12:00 AMRPCA Closed: Easter Sunday
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Easter Sunday.
Apr 24, 2025 Thu 10:30 AMCreative Development: Animatronics Workshop
In this 2-hour session, you’ll assemble a pull-string actuated hand using laser-cut components and everyday household items.
Apr 26, 2025 Sat 2:00 PMAlexandria Spring Invitational Cheer Competition
Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area.
May 3, 2025 Sat 10:00 AMRec Fest 2025
The City of Alexandria presents RecFest! Get ready for a day packed with excitement as we showcase everything recreation has to offer! From games and sports to arts and nature activities, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, live music from a DJ, interactive experiences, and special features from other City of Alexandria departments.
May 16, 2025 Fri 5:00 PMFriday Family Fun Night at the Pool
Make it a night to remember at our Friday Family Fun Night! Bring the whole family for an hour of swimming, followed by a cozy movie screening and delicious snacks. Whether you're splashing in the pool or enjoying quality time together, this event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Join us this Friday and create lasting memories with your ...
May 21, 2025 Wed 6:00 PMGang Prevention Community Task Force Meeting
Providing outreach and education to the Alexandria Community about the gang suppression, prevention, and intervention programs and activities that occur in the city and in the region.
May 26, 2025 Mon 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Memorial Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Memorial Day Weekend.
May 28, 2025 Wed 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Graduation Day (ACHS)
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Graduation Day (ACHS).
Jun 11, 2025 Wed 6:00 PMChampions of Children Award
The Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission will sponsor the Champions of Children awards!
Jun 13, 2025 Fri 5:00 PMFriday Family Fun Night at the Pool
Make it a night to remember at our Friday Family Fun Night! Bring the whole family for an hour of swimming, followed by a cozy movie screening and delicious snacks. Whether you're splashing in the pool or enjoying quality time together, this event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Join us this Friday and create lasting memories with your ...
Jun 19, 2025 Thu 12:00 AMRPCA Closures: Juneteenth
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Juneteenth.
Jul 4, 2025 Fri 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Independence Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Independence Day.
Jul 18, 2025 Fri 5:00 PMFriday Family Fun Night at the Pool
Make it a night to remember at our Friday Family Fun Night! Bring the whole family for an hour of swimming, followed by a cozy movie screening and delicious snacks. Whether you're splashing in the pool or enjoying quality time together, this event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Join us this Friday and create lasting memories with your ...
Sep 1, 2025 Mon 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Labor Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Labor Day.
Oct 13, 2025 Mon 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Nov 11, 2025 Tue 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Veterans Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day.
Nov 26, 2025 Wed 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day Before Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 27, 2025 Thu 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 28, 2025 Fri 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving.
Dec 24, 2025 Wed 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Christmas Eve
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Dec 25, 2025 Thu 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Christmas Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Day.
Dec 31, 2025 Wed 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: New Year's Eve
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