TranslateEvents & Public Meetings
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| Aug 25, 2025 | Mon | 3:30 a.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Ad hoc Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Ad hoc meeting will be held virtually. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Mon | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Mon | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Mon | 4:30 p.m. | Warwick Pool Open Warwick Pool Open |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Mon | CANCELLED: ARHA Board Meeting ARHA BOARD MEETING | |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Tue | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Tue | 11 a.m. | City of Alexandria Job Fair In-Person Job Fair |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Tue | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Wed | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Wed | 8 a.m. | ARHA Special Board Meeting ARHA Special Board Meeting |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Wed | 10 a.m. | Everyone’s an Asset Builder Training A workshop for adults who care about our youth, their future and our community's well being. This workshop explores and dissects the Developmental Assets Framework for positive youth development. Sponsored by the Alexandria Youth Services Coordinating Council Registration Link: zoom.us/meeting/register/Ve_jwqbwSNKME9VStmvGDA For reasonable ... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Wed | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Wed | 4:30 p.m. | Warwick Pool Open Warwick Pool Open |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee Meeting Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee Meeting |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Thu | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Thu | 10 a.m. | Everyone’s an Asset Builder Training A workshop for adults who care about our youth, their future and our community's well being. This workshop explores and dissects the Developmental Assets Framework for positive youth development. Sponsored by the Alexandria Youth Services Coordinating Council Registration Link: zoom.us/meeting/register/Ve_jwqbwSNKME9VStmvGDA For reasonable ... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Thu | CANCELLED: Creative Development: Sustainable Art Painting In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to repurpose discarded food into sustainable materials, sparking creativity while fostering environmental responsibility. | |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Thu | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Thu | 4:30 p.m. | Warwick Pool Open Warwick Pool Open |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Fri | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Fri | 4:30 p.m. | Warwick Pool Open Warwick Pool Open |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Sat | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Sat | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Warwick Pool Open Warwick Pool Open |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Sat | 11:30 a.m. | Bike for Good Join us at Bike for Good at the Old Town Farmers' Market! Looking for a great volunteer opportunity? Help rescue fresh produce from the market and deliver it to Alexandria residents in need. For more information on how to volunteer, contact SNAPEBT@alexandriava.gov or search for “Bike for Good” at VolunteerAlexandria.org. For reasonable disability ... |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sun | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sun | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Warwick Pool Open Warwick Pool Open |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Young Historians Tours led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Mon | All-Day | City Offices Closed Labor Day Holiday City Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Mon | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Labor Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Labor Day. |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Mon | 10 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Mon | 10 a.m. | Warwick Pool Open Warwick Pool Open |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Tue | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Tue | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Tue | 6 p.m. | Planning & Zoning Virtual Community Update Planning & Zoning Virtual Community Update |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Wed | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Wed | CANCELLED: Independent Community Policing Review Board The meeting is the scheduled Independent Community Policing Review Board monthly meeting. | |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Wed | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Wed | 5:30 p.m. | Rescheduled: ARHA Redevelopment Work Group Monthly meeting of the ARHA Redevelopment Work Group |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Special ATC Board Meeting This meeting will be fully virtual. |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Thu | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Thu | 9 a.m. | Recovery Month Celebration Celebrate Recovery Month Connect · Create · Celebrate This event honors the recovery journeys of DCHS clients by creating a supportive, uplifting, and inclusive environment that fosters connection, wellness, and continued motivation during National Recovery Month. The event’s goals include celebrating recovery milestones, promoting community engagement, ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Thu | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Housing Affordability Advisory Committee Monthly meeting of the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Fri | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Sat | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Sat | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White Come explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred. |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Annual Dog Swim Friendly dogs of all sizes will enjoy an end-of-summer dip in the pool! Please click the register button below to book a free session for your canine companion. Registration is per dog, not per person. *All dogs must have proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination* |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Sun | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Sun | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Sun | 12 p.m. | ALX Jazz Fest Pop Up @ Market at Southern Towers Join us for a Pop-Up concert in a neighborhood near you. Featuring free art activations, live jazz, and spoken word artists celebrating America’s original art form. |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Mon | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Mon | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting 277 S Washington St #210 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Mon | 6 p.m. | Housing 2040 Community Meeting A community meeting and open house will be held the evening of September 8, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Minnie Howard Campus of Alexandria City High School, 3775 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302. The community is invited to provide feedback on draft recommendations for two Housing 2040 projects: Tenant Rights and Resources and Homeowner Programs and ... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee In-person meeting |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Board of Zoning Appeals Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate. |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 9:30 a.m. | Alexandria Electoral Board This Board Meeting will be an in-person meeting. |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 3 p.m. | Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 5 p.m. | Centenarian Day Recognition The city will celebrate Alexandria residents who have lived a century or longer. To be eligible, individuals must be 100 years or older by December 31, 2025. |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 6:15 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | BAR Design Guidelines Committee Meeting The Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Design Guidelines Committee will hold a meeting on September 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM to discuss updated design guideline chapters. |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for Women Meeting The Alexandria Commission for Women Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 PM. |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 8 a.m. | Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission In-person meeting |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 12:30 p.m. | Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Board The purpose of this OPEB meeting is for the Board the review the investments of this City trust fund. The OPEB Trust receives money from the City and invests it to have available in the future to pay insurance premiums the City will owe for retired employees. |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 5:30 p.m. | DASH (ATC Board)/Council Stakeholders Meeting DASH (ATC Board)/Council Stakeholders Meeting |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 5:30 p.m. | ACRP Steering Committee An in-person meeting of the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project Steering Committee. |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 6 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Thu | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Thu | 8:45 a.m. | Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The Board manages the investments of the pension plan assets. This plan provides retirement benefits for eligible General Schedule employees, Deputy Sheriffs, Medics, and Fire Marshals. During the meeting the Board may review the fund's investments and hear from current and potential investment ... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Thu | 8:45 a.m. | Fire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board. The Board will review reports related to the investments of the pension fund The Board will also review related issues brought to their attention. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Thu | 10 a.m. | 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony The City of Alexandria invites the public to attend a remembrance ceremony to mark the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will remember those killed, those who survived, and all who were affected. The event will also show gratitude and honor to those who risked or gave their lives while responding to the incident to save others. In ... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Thu | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Beautification Commission Meeting Beautification Commission Meeting |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fri | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fri | 1 p.m. | Citizenship Day Naturalization Ceremony at City Hall - Market Square (Council Chambers in case of inclement weather). In a ceremony administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, approximately 25 candidates for citizenship will take the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fri | 7 p.m. | All Things Teen Wellness An evening of sports, games, crafts, music, and food—plus resources and activities designed to support teen mental health and wellness. Teens and their parents or guardians can get active, try creative projects, and connect with tools to start the school year strong. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fri | 7:30 p.m. | Traditional Concert Series Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira in concert. 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award winners for Traditional Album of the Year. |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Sat | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Sat | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Sat | 3 p.m. | Colored Rosemont Marker Dedication Dedication Ceremony for a Virginia State Historic Marker recognizing Colored Rosemont neighborhood. Ceremony will be held near the corner of Wythe and West street. |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Sun | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Sun | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Mon | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Mon | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Traffic and Parking Board Meeting Monthly Traffic and Parking Board Meeting |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Social Services Advisory Board (SSAB) Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Tue | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Tue | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Tue | 6 p.m. | AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting Members of the Board and staff are participating in person. The meeting can be accessed by the public in person at the Ed Semonian Boardroom or through the live broadcast on Microsoft Virtual Events Powered By Teams Public comment will be taken in person at AlexRenews. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Written statements may be emailed ... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts. |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Wed | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Wed | 3 p.m. | Recovery Month Celebration Celebrate recovery with us! Join us for a family-friendly event celebrating Recovery Month on Wednesday, September 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park (rain date: Wednesday, September 24). This free event will include food, games, music, wellness activities, and more as we come together to honor recovery, connection, and community. Enjoy free Naloxone ... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Wed | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Wed | 6 p.m. | ACPS Board/DASH/Council Work Session ACPS Board/DASH/Council Work Session |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Commission on IT Monthly Meeting Commission on Information Technology Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Thu | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Thu | 11:30 a.m. | Commission on Aging Outreach Committee Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Thu | 4 p.m. | DASH Block Party 2025 DASH is hosting the Block Party to thank our riders and community partners for their ongoing support, especially with this marking the third consecutive record-breaking year for DASH ridership. |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Thu | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Thu | 7:30 p.m. | Carlyle Design Review Board Meeting Meeting of the Carlyle Design Review Board |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Fri | 7 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Sat | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Sat | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Tons of Trucks 2025 The City of Alexandria will host its ninth annual Tons of Trucks event on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chinquapin Park (3210 King St.). The event is FREE to the public! |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Classic Car Show Check out classic "orphan" vehicles that are no longer manufactured. This event is co-sponsored by Packards Virginia. |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Sun | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Sun | 8 a.m. | Old Town Pool Open Old Town Pool Open |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Mon | 12 p.m. | AlexReNew Governance Committee Prep Meeting 1800 Limerick Street, 6th floor, Ed Semonian Boardroom, Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Mon | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Proposed Land Use Text Amendments Community meeting to discuss potential zoning text amendments for commercial and residential uses and historic preservation |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | ARHA board meeting ARHA BOARD MEETING |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Tue | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Wed | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Thu | 9 a.m. | Building Comm. Together: Property Management Forum This forum is designed to create a networking and educational event for property owners and managers of multi-family properties in Alexandria. The goal is to foster a community that is clean, safe, and maintains sanitary living conditions. This event will serve as a platform for sharing best practices, discussing regular maintenance issues, and building ... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Thu | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Lecture: French Resistance During WWII The Mapmaker, a novel by speaker Tom Young. Resistance operative Charlotte Denneau has critical targeting information for the Allies, and the Gestapo knows it. On the run across occupied France, she must prioritize her mission over the lives of the agents and civilians she needs to help her escape. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Fri | 8:30 a.m. | Health and Safety Coordinating Committee The purpose of the Health and Safety Coordinating Committee is to enable City-serving agencies to collaborate and use data to problem-solve with members of City Council on prevention and intervention strategies that impact the overall health and safety of the community. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Fri | 6 p.m. | Tavern Games Night: The Alexandria Canal Join us for our Game Night series. Each Friday evening features tavern games, with a brief themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. Cash bar available during the event. Please note this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Sat | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive and Showcase Test drive different electric vehicles (EVs) from local dealerships and see which one is right for you before the EV Tax Credits expire September 30, 2025! EV owners will be there to answer your questions and share their experiences. You can also test ride E-Bikes and scooters from local shops and dockless mobility operators. Bring your driver’s ... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Civil War Artillery Day Learn about the daily life of artillerymen in the Defenses of Washington in this living history program presented by the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, a unit that was stationed at Fort Ward during the Civil War. |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Annual Dog Swim Friendly dogs of all sizes will enjoy an end-of-summer dip in the pool! Please click the register button below to book a free session for your canine companion. Registration is per dog, not per person. *All dogs must have proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination* |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Sat | 11:30 a.m. | Bike for Good Join us at Bike for Good at the Old Town Farmers' Market! Looking for a great volunteer opportunity? Help rescue fresh produce from the market and deliver it to Alexandria residents in need. For more information on how to volunteer, contact SNAPEBT@alexandriava.gov or search for “Bike for Good” at VolunteerAlexandria.org. For reasonable disability ... |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Sun | 7 a.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Tour is 11 a.m.-noon. Please arrive between 10:45-11:00 a.m. |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Mon | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Tue | 4 p.m. | Minnie Howard Open Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Wed | 8:45 a.m. | Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The Board manages the investments of the pension plan assets. This plan provides retirement benefits for eligible General Schedule employees, Deputy Sheriffs, Medics, and Fire Marshals. During the meeting the Board may review the fund's investments and hear from current and potential investment ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Independent Community Policing Review Board The meeting is the scheduled Independent Community Policing Review Board monthly meeting. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Thu | 6 p.m. | Oversight in Action: Conversations on Policing Following a Proclamation for Kim D. Neal, presented by Mayor Gaskins, join the Alexandria Independent Policing Auditor for Oversight in Action: Conversations on Policing, a community roundtable focused on accountability, transparency, and building trust. |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Peter Henriques Lecture Peter R. Henriques received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Virginia and is Professor of History, Emeritus, from George Mason University. His latest book, George Washington: His Quest for Honor and Fame, is his fourth book addressing various aspects of Washington's life and character. |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Commonwealth’s Attorney Community Academy The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney invites Alexandria residents to participate in the Community Academy — a multi-session program designed to demystify the criminal justice system. |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Sat | 1 p.m. | City Council Town Hall City Council Town Hall |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Sat | 6 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Celebrate spooky season and explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Sun | 12 p.m. | ALX Jazz Fest Pop Up @Oldtown North Farmers Market Join us for a Pop-Up concert in a neighborhood near you. Featuring free art activations, live jazz, and spoken word artists celebrating America’s original art form. |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting 277 S Washington St #210 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Board of Zoning Appeals Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate. |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | Alex Renew Governance Committee Meeting Alexrenew Governance Committee Meeting |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | Long Range Strategic Budget Retreat Long Range Strategic Budget Retreat |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Thu | 8:45 a.m. | Fire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board. The Board will review reports related to the investments of the pension fund The Board will also review related issues brought to their attention. |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Beautification Commission Meeting Beautification Commission Meeting |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Fri | 7:30 p.m. | Traditional Concert Series Since 1975, the Critton Hollow String Band has brought traditional American music to audiences throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Ireland, and Scotland. With fiddle, hammer dulcimer, banjo, and guitar, the band tends a stable of songs from the first settlements of Appalachia to the best of contemporary American folk music. |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Sat | 6 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Celebrate spooky season and explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Sun | 6 p.m. | Tables of Conscience: Banned Books Dinner Back and better than ever, ACRP will hold book-themed dinners to raise money for the scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. About a week before the dinner, those who reserved spots will receive an email with the name and address of the hosts. |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Mon | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day City Offices Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Mon | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Indigenous Peoples' Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Indigenous Peoples' Day. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Tue | 3 p.m. | Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for Women Meeting The Alexandria Commission for Women Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:00 PM. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Housing Affordability Advisory Committee Monthly meeting of the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Thu | 5:30 p.m. | ARHA Redevelopment Work Group Monthly meeting of the ARHA Redevelopment Work Group |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Fri | 7 p.m. | Death at the City Hotel Did you know the rise of paranormal programming in Alexandria coincided with the bicentennial in 1976? Learn why some spirit-full legends made the cut and morphed into ghost stories while others faded away. |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Sat | 6 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Celebrate spooky season and explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Tour is 11 a.m.-noon. Please arrive between 10:45-11:00 a.m. |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Social Services Advisory Board (SSAB) Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Tue | 6 p.m. | AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting Members of the Board and staff are participating in person. The meeting can be accessed by the public in person at the Ed Semonian Boardroom or through the live broadcast on Microsoft Virtual Events Powered By Teams Public comment will be taken in person at AlexRenew. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Written statements may be emailed ... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Sat | 11:30 a.m. | Bike for Good Join us at Bike for Good at the Old Town Farmers' Market! Looking for a great volunteer opportunity? Help rescue fresh produce from the market and deliver it to Alexandria residents in need. For more information on how to volunteer, contact SNAPEBT@alexandriava.gov or search for “Bike for Good” at VolunteerAlexandria.org. For reasonable disability ... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Sat | 6 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Celebrate spooky season and explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | ARHA board meeting ARHA BOARD MEETING |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Wed | 8 p.m. | Poe in Alexandria Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism. |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Thu | 8 p.m. | Poe in Alexandria Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism. |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Fri | 6 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Celebrate spooky season and explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens. |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Sun | 12 p.m. | ALX Jazz Fest Pop-Up @ Four Mile Run Market Join us for a Pop-Up concert in a neighborhood near you. Featuring free art activations, live jazz, and spoken word artists celebrating America’s original art form. |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Sun | 6:30 p.m. | Traditional Concert Series Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note. |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | Alexandria Electoral Board This Board Meeting will be an in-person meeting. |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting 277 S Washington St #210 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Wed | 8:45 a.m. | Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The Board manages the investments of the pension plan assets. This plan provides retirement benefits for eligible General Schedule employees, Deputy Sheriffs, Medics, and Fire Marshals. During the meeting the Board may review the fund's investments and hear from current and potential investment ... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Wed | 9:30 a.m. | Alexandria Electoral Board Scheduled Board Meeting and Canvass of the November 4 General Election, including Provisional Ballot Hearing |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Wed | 6 p.m. | City Council Town Hall City Council Town Hall |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Independent Community Policing Review Board The meeting is the scheduled Independent Community Policing Review Board monthly meeting. |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens. |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Board of Zoning Appeals Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate. |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Tue | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Veterans Day City Offices Closed for Veterans Day |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Tue | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Veterans Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day. |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Tue | 3 p.m. | Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for Women Meeting The Alexandria Commission for Women Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM. |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Wed | 5:30 p.m. | AlexRenew Finance and Audit Committee Meeting 1800 Limerick Street 6th Floor, Ed Sermonian Boardroom Alexandria, Va 22314 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Thu | 8:45 a.m. | Fire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board. The Board will review reports related to the investments of the pension fund The Board will also review related issues brought to their attention. |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Thu | 9:30 a.m. | Alexandria Electoral Board The completion of the Canvass for the November 4 General Election |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Beautification Commission Meeting Beautification Commission Meeting |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Fri | 8:30 a.m. | Health and Safety Coordinating Committee The purpose of the Health and Safety Coordinating Committee is to enable City-serving agencies to collaborate and use data to problem-solve with members of City Council on prevention and intervention strategies that impact the overall health and safety of the community. |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Fri | 6 p.m. | Tables of Conscience: Banned Books Dinner Back and better than ever, ACRP will hold book-themed dinners to raise money for the scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. About a week before the dinner, those who reserved spots will receive an email with the name and address of the hosts. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White Come explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred. |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Visit Alexandria 201 N. Union St #110 Board of Governors Meeting |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Social Services Advisory Board (SSAB) Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Tue | 6 p.m. | AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting Members of the Board and staff are participating in person. The meeting can be accessed by the public in person at the Ed Semonian Boardroom or through the live broadcast on Microsoft Virtual Events Powered By Teams Public comment will be taken in person at AlexRenew. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Written statements may be emailed ... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Thu | 11:30 a.m. | VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Outreach Committee Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Caen Sister City Beaujolais Tasting The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee has curated a special food and wine tasting experience that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of France. You will also receive a signature wine-tasting glass. For guests 21 and over. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Thu | 7:30 p.m. | Carlyle Design Review Board Meeting Meeting of the Carlyle Design Review Board |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Sat | 1 p.m. | Alexandria Cider Festival Celebrate Virginia Cider Week! With a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria. Event ticket includes cider tastings, live music, a tasting glass, and a little history too! |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Sat | 6 p.m. | 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting The City invites the community to join the mayor and a host of holiday friends at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 22, at 6 p.m. in Market Square (301 King St.). Admission is free, and the event will occur rain or shine. Tree Lighting is expected to occur sometime between 6:40 - 6:55 PM following the arrival of Santa by way of ... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | ARHA board meeting ARHA BOARD MEETING |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Wed | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day Before Thanksgiving Day. |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Thu | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day. |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Fri | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Fri | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving. |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Independent Community Policing Review Board The meeting is the scheduled Independent Community Policing Review Board monthly meeting. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Board of Zoning Appeals Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Tue | 3 p.m. | Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for Women Meeting The Alexandria Commission for Women Meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Wed | 12:30 p.m. | Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Board The purpose of this OPEB meeting is for the Board the review the investments of this City trust fund. The OPEB Trust receives money from the City and invests it to have available in the future to pay insurance premiums the City will owe for retired employees. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Wed | 6 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Thu | 8:45 a.m. | Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The Board manages the investments of the pension plan assets. This plan provides retirement benefits for eligible General Schedule employees, Deputy Sheriffs, Medics, and Fire Marshals. During the meeting the Board may review the fund's investments and hear from current and potential investment ... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Thu | 8:45 a.m. | Fire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board. The Board will review reports related to the investments of the pension fund The Board will also review related issues brought to their attention. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Beautification Commission Meeting Beautification Commission Meeting |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Fri | 5 p.m. | Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest at the Masonic Memorial Get ready to celebrate the holidays at A Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest - a festive gathering of music, art, and poetry! |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Tue | 6 p.m. | AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting Members of the Board and staff are participating in person. The meeting can be accessed by the public in person at the Ed Semonian Boardroom or through the live broadcast on Microsoft Virtual Events Powered By Teams Public comment will be taken in person at AlexRenew. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Written statements may be emailed ... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts. |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing Bimonthly public hearing of the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Meeting end times are approximate. |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Wed | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Christmas City Offices Closed for Christmas |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Wed | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Christmas Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Eve. |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Thu | All-Day | City Offices Closed for Christmas Day City Offices Closed for Christmas Day |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Christmas Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Day. |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Wed | All-Day | RPCA Closure: New Year's Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for New Year's Eve. |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Independent Community Policing Review Board The meeting is the scheduled Independent Community Policing Review Board monthly meeting. |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting 277 S Washington St #210 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Fri | 8:30 a.m. | Health and Safety Coordinating Committee The purpose of the Health and Safety Coordinating Committee is to enable City-serving agencies to collaborate and use data to problem-solve with members of City Council on prevention and intervention strategies that impact the overall health and safety of the community. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Fri | 6 p.m. | Tavern Games Night: Bicentennial Mania Join us for our Game Night series. Each Friday evening features tavern games, with a brief themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. Cash bar available during the event. Please note this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Visit Alexandria 201 N. Union St #110 Board of Governors Meeting |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting 277 S Washington St #210 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Fri | 8:30 a.m. | Health and Safety Coordinating Committee The purpose of the Health and Safety Coordinating Committee is to enable City-serving agencies to collaborate and use data to problem-solve with members of City Council on prevention and intervention strategies that impact the overall health and safety of the community. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Visit Alexandria 201 N. Union St #110 Board of Governors Meeting |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Tue | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | 8:30 a.m. | Health and Safety Coordinating Committee The purpose of the Health and Safety Coordinating Committee is to enable City-serving agencies to collaborate and use data to problem-solve with members of City Council on prevention and intervention strategies that impact the overall health and safety of the community. |
| May 4, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting 277 S Washington St #210 |
| May 5, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| May 12, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| May 13, 2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| May 16, 2026 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| May 18, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Visit Alexandria 201 N. Union St #110 Board of Governors Meeting |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | VIRTUAL: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg.. The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission's (CYFCC) Executive Meeting will be held virtually. |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting 277 S Washington St #210 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting The Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting. |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Mon | 5 p.m. | Visit Alexandria Visit Alexandria 201 N. Union St #110 Board of Governors Meeting |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Planning Commission Public Hearing The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting. |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | City Council Legislative Meeting City Council Legislative Meeting |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wed | 7 p.m. | City Council Public Hearing Meeting City Council Public Hearing Meeting |