Recreation Events & Activities

Visitors to the historic district are encouraged bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses to the festival. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit wmata.com. Parking is also available in one of the convenient parking garages or lots.

Bicyclists may visit alexandriava.gov/localmotion for the City's Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking.

For additional information, call the sponsoring organization for more information.  For events sponsored by the City of Alexandria, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592 for current information. Please be advised, events are subject to change.

Also see our website for more information, including schedules for RPCA-sponsored classes and activities.

Date    TimeEvent
Oct 4, 2025 Sat 9 a.m.Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
Join us for our first 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run, a community event dedicated to honoring survivors, remembering loved ones & raising awareness & support for breast cancer research & education.
Oct 9, 2025 Thu 7 p.m.Beautification Commission Meeting
Beautification Commission Meeting
Oct 13, 2025 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Oct 16, 2025 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Oct 21, 2025 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Oct 25, 2025 Sat 2 p.m.Floating Pumpkin Patch
Dive in to pick your very own real pumpkin from the pool, then decorate it! Other themed fun will include swimming, a floating obstacle course, an underwater obstacle course, and Halloween treats.
Nov 11, 2025 Tue All-DayRPCA Closure: Veterans Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day.
Nov 13, 2025 Thu 7 p.m.Beautification Commission Meeting
Beautification Commission Meeting
Nov 18, 2025 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Nov 20, 2025 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Nov 26, 2025 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day Before Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 27, 2025 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 28, 2025 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving.
Dec 11, 2025 Thu 7 p.m.Beautification Commission Meeting
Beautification Commission Meeting
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 16, 2025 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
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.
Jan 15, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Jan 20, 2026 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Feb 17, 2026 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Feb 19, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Mar 17, 2026 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Mar 19, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
May 19, 2026 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
May 21, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Jun 16, 2026 Tue 7:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Park & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting

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