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
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 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 16, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: George Washington Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for George Washington Day.
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
Feb 21, 2026 Sat 6 p.m.Black History Poetry Slam & Open Mic
Calling all poets, rappers, singers, and artists! Step up and share your voice as we celebrate Black History Month through powerful words, music, and expression. All performances must be clean and respectful. Let’s honor the legacy, uplift the culture, and inspire the future—one mic at a time.
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 5, 2026 Sun All-DayRPCA Closure: Easter
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Easter.
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
May 25, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: Memorial Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Memorial Day.
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
Jun 19, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Juneteenth
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Juneteenth.
Jul 4, 2026 Sat All-DayRPCA Closure: Independence Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Independence Day.
Sep 7, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: Labor Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Labor Day.
Nov 11, 2026 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Veterans Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day.
Nov 25, 2026 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Day Before Thanksgiving
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day Before Thanksgiving.
Nov 26, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 27, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving.
Dec 24, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Eve
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Eve.
Dec 25, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Day.
Dec 31, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: New Year's Eve
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for New Year's Eve.

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