Calendar of Events

Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 10:00 AMMedicare Open Enrollment
Compare and enroll in Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for 2025.
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 3:00 PMImagine a Day Without Water Popup Event
The public is invited to an education and outreach event to raise awareness of the water resources in the City of Alexandria through the lens of "Imagine a Day Without Water". The?popup event?will be held on?Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 3 to 5 pm at King Street Waterfront Park. Residents will have an opportunity to stop by and learn about?the ...
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 4:00 PMAHRPC Subcommittee
In-person meeting
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 5:30 PMARHA Redevelopment Work Group
Monthly meeting of the ARHA Redevelopment Work Group
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 5:30 PMVIRTUAL: Public Health Advisory Commission (PHAC)
The Public Health Advisory Commission will be held virtually. Those wishing to attend virtually my register at https://www.alexandriava.gov/health-department/public-health-advisory-commission. Public comment will be received at the meeting. The Public may make comment prior to the meeting via email at casey.colzani@vdh.virginia.gov.
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 6:30 PMLafayette Dinner - SOLD OUT
Commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's 1824 return to the U.S. Join the Marquis de Lafayette at Gadsby's Tavern Museum for 6:30 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner with a program that will highlight Lafayette's life and especially his time in Alexandria. Co-sponsored by American Friends of Lafayette.
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMAlexandria Beautification Awards Ceremony
Alexandria Beautification Awards Ceremony
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Children & Youth
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMS. Pickett St. Corridor Project Virtual Open House
Join City staff on Thursday, October 17 for a virtual open house on the South Pickett Street Corridor Improvements! Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk with the project team.
Oct 18, 2024 Fri
CANCELLED: Forum-Civil Rights in Alexandria
The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. The Alexandria Forum, on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Amendment, will explore the ways we interpret civil rights history to better engage with audiences, promote truth-telling, and racial reconciliation.
Oct 18, 2024 Fri 6:00 PMPolice-Mental Health Collaborations in Alexandria
Community Listening Sessions are events for community members to share their thoughts, concerns, and recommendations on law enforcement, civilian oversight, and public safety in Alexandria. The Office of the Independent Policing Auditor (AIPA) invites community members to learn, share concerns, and engage with an expert panel regarding police-mental ...
Oct 19, 2024 Sat 8:30 AMPotomac Yard North Park Dedication
Potomac Yard North Park Dedication & Ribbon Cutting
Oct 19, 2024 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Oct 19, 2024 Sat 11:00 AMSlip Into the Past at Art Safari
Experiment with 19th century ceramic slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic. This activity coincides with Art Safari at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Oct 19, 2024 Sat
CANCELLED: Interior Design Career Fair
Interior Design Career Fair for young aspiring designers.
Oct 19, 2024 Sat 8:00 PMLinux Laptop Orchestra Int'l Community Ensemble
The City of Alexandria Office of the Arts invites you to experience a new EDM-style work by the Linux Laptop Orchestra (L2Ork) International Community Ensemble inspired by the public art installation Interstellar Influencer (Make an Impact) by Studio KCA. The ensemble led by the L2Ork founder and director Ico Bukvic is complemented by a visual projection ...
Oct 20, 2024 Sun 10:00 AMMaker Faire NoVa
Alexandria's Office of the Arts https://www.alexandriava.gov/Arts (@alexartsoffice) is proud to announce a partnership with NoVa Labs to co-produce Maker Faire NoVa in Alexandria this fall!
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 8:00 AMCoffee with a Cop
A monthly community engagement opportunity for neighbors and law enforcement officers to connect and have conversation.
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 10:00 AMMedicare Open Enrollment
Compare and enroll in Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for 2025.
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 1:00 PMIn-Person Early Voting Begins at Beatley Library
Early voting begins at Beatley Library.
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 4:00 PMAlexandria Library Board Meeting
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 4:30 PMARHA Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Visit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 6:30 PMMt. Vernon Cul-de-sac Sewer Construction Kick-off
A public construction phase kickoff meeting for the Mt. Vernon Cul-de-Sac and Alley Storm Sewer Improvements held at the end of the Mt. Vernon Cul-de-Sac. The City will present the work plan for the phase and anticipated impacts. Meeting invites will be distributed in the neighborhood in advance of the meeting.
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMSocial Services Advisory Board (SSAB)
Regular Monthly Meeting
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMSister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg
In-person meeting
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 7:30 PMEnvironmental Policy Commission, Regular Meeting
The Environmental Policy Commission will hold their regular business meeting.
Oct 22, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Second Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Oct 22, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
Oct 23, 2024 Wed 9:00 AMHallo-Screen STI Testing Event
Free, confidential STI Testing for Alexandria teens. No appointment or insurance required.
Oct 23, 2024 Wed 10:00 AMSheriff's Office Promotional Recognition Ceremony
Annual ceremony honoring Sheriff's Office employees promoted in the past year.
Oct 23, 2024 Wed 2:00 PMAlex Community Policy & Management Team (ACPMT)
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Community Policy & Management Team for the Children's Services Act administration.
Oct 23, 2024 Wed 6:30 PMVIRTUAL: Community Chat: Civilian Oversight Ordinances
Join us for a live online chat on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Alexandria Independent Policing Auditor (AIPA) and Independent Community Police Review Board (ICPRB) seek community feedback on changes to our ordinances (4-1-5 thru 4-1-7 and 2-4-220 thru 2-4-229). Following an update from AIPA, community members will be encouraged ...
Oct 24, 2024 Thu 12:00 PMLunch and Learn: Eviction Landscape in Alexandria
Join us for the Housing 2040 Education Month by attending the Office of Housing’s lunch and learn sessions throughout the month of October covering topics such as affordable housing development, homeownership, and eviction prevention efforts. All lunch and learn sessions will be virtual and registration is required.
Oct 24, 2024 Thu 5:00 PMTrunk or Treat
Public Safety Trunk or Treat
Oct 25, 2024 Fri 8:00 AMDeadline to Request an Ballot by Mail
Last day to request a ballot by mail for the November 5 General Election.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 9:00 AMEarly Voting Begins at Minnie Howard and GWMS
Early in-person voting begins at Minnie Howard Campus of ACHS and George Washington Middle School.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMKiddie Cabaret
For ages 1-5. Dance until nap time! Children will come dressed to impress and dance to the latest kiddie tunes. Lunch will be served and plenty of fun activities to enjoy as well.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMSecuring Your Digital Life
October 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Event. Join the Commission on IT for an in-person event discussing the importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives. Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day at Woodbine Rehabilitation
Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications at Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day at APD Headquarters
Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications at Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy
Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications at Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210
Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications at Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day at Walgreens
Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications at Drug Take Back Day Drop-Off Locations on October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 12:00 PMFree Flu Shot Event
All Alexandrians are welcome to receive free flu shots from Alexandria Health Department. No IDs, insurance, or appointments required. First come, first serve.
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 1:00 PMSkatepark Pop-up Event
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Skatepark Pop-up Event, featuring free skate lessons, giveaways, refreshments, and delicious items from food trucks available for purchase!
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 7:00 PMDeath at the City Hotel
While the City Hotel (now Gadsby's Tavern Museum) was a hotel during the Civil War, it still saw it's share of deaths. Through activities and storytelling, learn about Civil War-era deaths at the hotel and what they reveal about changing medical and grieving practices of the time.
Oct 28, 2024 Mon 12:00 PMThe Nexus at West Alex Site Visit
Housing 2040 open house at The Nexus at West Alex
Oct 28, 2024 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
Oct 28, 2024 Mon 5:30 PMAlexRenew Governance Commitee 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 Alexandria Renew Enterprises. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Written statements ...
Oct 28, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMARHA Board Meeting
ARHA Board Meeting
Oct 28, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMTraffic and Parking Board Meeting
Monthly Traffic and Parking Board Meeting
Oct 28, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMVIRTUAL: Independent Community Policing Review Board
The Independent Community Policing Review Board will meet VIRTUALLY to discuss recent Ordinance changes.
Oct 28, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMMarket Square Renovation Community Meeting
In this second series of meetings, the City will present early concepts and provide an opportunity to give feedback on Market Square designs informed by community input and ideas.
Oct 29, 2024 Tue 10:00 AMMedicare Open Enrollment
Compare and enroll in Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for 2025.
Oct 29, 2024 Tue 11:00 AMSouthern Towers Open House
Housing 2040 open house at Southern Towers Monticello and Ashlawn buildings
Oct 29, 2024 Tue 4:30 PMEvening for Educators - Moss Kendrix Exhibit
Join Office of Historic Alexandria staff to explore this new exhibit and learn about education resources available for Alexandria Black History Museum.
Oct 29, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMVIRTUAL: Market Square Renovation Community Meeting
In this second series of meetings, the City will present early concepts and provide an opportunity to give feedback on Market Square designs informed by community input and ideas.
Oct 30, 2024 Wed 9:00 AMHallo-Screen STI Testing Event - Minnie Howard
Free, confidential STI Testing for Alexandria teens. No appointment or insurance required.
Oct 30, 2024 Wed 11:00 AMThe Waypoint Site Visit
Housing 2040 open house at The Waypoint at Fairlington
Oct 30, 2024 Wed 11:00 AMLineage at North Patrick Site Visit
Housing 2040 open house at Lineage at North Patrick
Oct 30, 2024 Wed 6:00 PMCity Council Naming Committee
Meeting to discuss the Confederate Street renaming process. The meeting will be located in City Hall Room 1900 on the first floor.
Oct 30, 2024 Wed 8:00 PMPoe 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, 2024 Thu 2:00 PMThe Spire Site Visit
Housing 2040 open house at The Spire
Oct 31, 2024 Thu 4:00 PMLee Street Closure
Lee Street will be closed from 4pm - 9pm between King Street and Franklin Street for pedestrian safety on Halloween (Thursday, October 31). Please note, this is not a city-produced event.
Oct 31, 2024 Thu 8:00 PMPoe 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.
Nov 1, 2024 Fri 8:00 AMHealth and Safety Coordinating Committee & CCJB
The purpose of the Health and Safety Committee is for 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 1, 2024 Fri 6:30 PMSpecialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & 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, 2024 Sat 9:00 AMEarly Voting Deadline
Last day to vote in person, early for the November 5 General Election.
Nov 2, 2024 Sat 6:30 PMSpecialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & 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 4, 2024 Mon 9:30 AMAlexandria Electoral Board
This Board Meeting will be an in-person meeting.
Nov 4, 2024 Mon 1:30 PMCommission on Aging - Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting of Executive Committee
Nov 4, 2024 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Executive Committer Meeting
Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting
Nov 5, 2024 Tue 6:00 AMGeneral Election
General Election
Nov 5, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Nov 6, 2024 Wed 8:45 AMSupplemental 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 6, 2024 Wed 9:30 AMAlexandria Electoral Board
Scheduled Board Meeting and Canvass of the November 5 General Election, including Provisional Ballot Hearing
Nov 6, 2024 Wed 6:00 PMIndependent Community Policing Review Board
The meeting is the scheduled Independent Community Policing Review Board monthly meeting that will incorporate training from the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. The Board welcomes community attendance and comments.
Nov 6, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMBoard of Architectural Review Hearing
Board of Architectural Review Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate.
Nov 6, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMHousing Affordability Advisory Committee
Monthly meeting of the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee
Nov 7, 2024 Thu 10:00 AMNorthern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
Nov 7, 2024 Thu 2:00 PMHousing 2040 Age Friendly Plan Coordination Mtg.
Housing 2040-Age Friendly Plan Coordination Meeting
Nov 7, 2024 Thu 4:30 PMCommission on Aging Economic Committee
Regular Monthly Meeting
Nov 7, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Nov 8, 2024 Fri 10:00 AMMedicare Open Enrollment
Compare and enroll in Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for 2025.
Nov 9, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMVeterans Day Tours
Tour Fort Ward this Veterans Day weekend and learn about the Defenses of Washington and one veteran's efforts to preserve its story. This specialty tour includes a walking tour of Fort Ward and its new exhibit, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens."
Nov 11, 2024 Mon 12:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Veterans Day
City Offices Closed for Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2024 Mon 6:00 AMRPCA Closure: Veterans Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day.
Nov 12, 2024 Tue 5:30 PMAlexRenew Finance & Audit Committee Meeting
DATE CHANGE: From Nov. 11 to Nov. 12. 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 Alexandria Renew Enterprises. Submission of written ...
Nov 12, 2024 Tue 6:30 PMLine Dance Social
Get your boots ready & come join us for an evening of toe-tapping fun & socializing.
Nov 12, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council First Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Nov 12, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for Women Meeting
Alexandria Commission for Women Meeting
Nov 14, 2024 Thu 8:45 AMFire 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 14, 2024 Thu 9:30 AMAlexandria Electoral Board
The completion of the Canvass for the November 5 General Election
Nov 14, 2024 Thu 10:00 AMNorthern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
Nov 14, 2024 Thu 4:00 PMCommission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
Nov 15, 2024 Fri 10:00 AMMedicare Open Enrollment
Compare and enroll in Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for 2025.
Nov 16, 2024 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 4:30 PMARHA Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Visit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals monthly public hearing.
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMSocial Services Advisory Board (SSAB)
Regular Monthly Meeting
Nov 19, 2024 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Nov 19, 2024 Tue 6:00 PMAlexRenew 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 Alexandria Renew Enterprises. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Written statements ...
Nov 19, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
Nov 19, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Nov 19, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Nov 20, 2024 Wed 9:30 AMAlexandria Electoral Board
The purpose of this meeting is for the retrieval of ballots as part of the statewide risk-limiting audit of the November 5, 2024 election. This will be an in-person meeting held in the City Council Chamber.
Nov 20, 2024 Wed 6:00 PMGang Prevention Community Task Force Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Gang Community Task Force.
Nov 20, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Nov 20, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMBoard of Architectural Review Hearing
Board of Architectural Review Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate.
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 11:30 AMVIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Outreach Committee
Regular Monthly Meeting
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMCaen Sister City Beaujolais Tasting
Join us for an evening of indulgence as we tour the diverse and delicious regions of France. 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.
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMEisenhower West/Landmark Van Dorn AG Mtg - Hybrid
Eisenhower West/Landmark Van Dorn Implementation Advisory Group Meeting
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: African American History
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Design Review Board Meeting
Meeting of the Carlyle Design Review Board
Nov 22, 2024 Fri 9:30 AMMedicare Open Enrollment
Compare and enroll in Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for 2025.
Nov 23, 2024 Sat 9:00 AMCity Council Budget Retreat
The Alexandria City Council Annual Retreat for 2024 will be held on November 23rd, 2024. Members of the City Council and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through a video conference call on Zoom. The location and Zoom details will be provided soon.
Nov 23, 2024 Sat 1:00 PMAlexandria 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 23, 2024 Sat 6:00 PM2024 Holiday Tree Lighting & ALX275 Closing Event
Start your holiday season with Alexandria! Celebrate ALX275 one last time.
Nov 24, 2024 Sun 3:00 PMA Musical Celebration of Lafayette
Hero of Two Worlds, A Musical Celebration of Lafayette Enjoy music from Lafayette's Grand Tour provided by the period-instrument wind band Music of the Regiment, who will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Alexandria with a concert.
Nov 25, 2024 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
Nov 25, 2024 Mon 6:00 PMJoint City Council/School Board CIP Work Session
Joint City Council/School Board Work Session on ACPS Capital Program
Nov 25, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMARHA Board Meeting
ARHA Board Meeting
Nov 26, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Second Legislative meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Nov 28, 2024 Thu 12:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 28, 2024 Thu 6:00 AMRPCA Closed: Thanksgiving Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 29, 2024 Fri 12:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 29, 2024 Fri 6:00 AMRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving.
Dec 2, 2024 Mon 1:30 PMCommission on Aging - Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting of Executive Committee
Dec 3, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Dec 3, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Dec 4, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMBoard of Architectural Review Hearing
Board of Architectural Review Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate.
Dec 4, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMIndependent Community Policing Review Board
The meeting is the scheduled Independent Community Policing Review Board monthly meeting.
Dec 5, 2024 Thu 4:30 PMVIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Economic Committee
Regular Monthly Meeting
Dec 7, 2024 Sat 9:30 AMGrinchmas
Participants will be able to take pictures with the Grinch and listen to live reading of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Two sessions: Ages 1-5 | 9:30-11 a.m. Ages 6-10 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $5/person
Dec 8, 2024 Sun 1:00 PMOld Town Gingerbread Decorating
Learn about local architecture as you decorate a flat "facade" based on historic buildings around Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal Street. Inspiring samples highlight architectural details you can recreate in candy and search for in the neighborhoods on your way home.
Dec 9, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals monthly public hearing.
Dec 10, 2024 Tue 2:00 PMNorthern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
Dec 10, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council First Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Dec 10, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for Women Meeting
Alexandria Commission for Women Meeting
Dec 11, 2024 Wed 12:30 PMPost 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 11, 2024 Wed 6:00 PMVIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting
Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting
Dec 12, 2024 Thu 8:45 AMFire 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 12, 2024 Thu 8:45 AMSupplemental 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 12, 2024 Thu 4:00 PMVIRTUAL: Commission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
Dec 13, 2024 Fri 7:00 PMA Very Merry ALX Jazz Fest
Celebrate the holidays with the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts and the beloved ALX Jazz Fest series!
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 12:00 PMChristmas in Camp
Learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War at this popular family-oriented event. Enjoy a patriotic Civil War Santa Claus, reenactors in winter camp settings, period decorations, fort tours, and kids' activities.
Dec 15, 2024 Sun 2:00 PMAlexandria Holiday Invitational Cheer Competition
Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area.
Dec 16, 2024 Mon 4:00 PMAlexandria Library Board Meeting
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Dec 16, 2024 Mon 4:30 PMARHA Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Dec 17, 2024 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Dec 17, 2024 Tue 6:00 PMAlexRenew 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 Alexandria Renew Enterprises. Submission of written statements is encouraged. Written statements ...
Dec 17, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
Dec 17, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Dec 17, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Dec 18, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Dec 18, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMBoard of Architectural Review Hearing
Board of Architectural Review Regularly scheduled hearing.*Hearing end times are approximate.
Dec 24, 2024 Tue 12:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Christmas Day
City Offices Closed for Christmas Day
Dec 24, 2024 Tue 6:00 AMRPCA Closed: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Eve/Christmas/Day After Christmas City.
Dec 25, 2024 Wed 12:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Christmas
City Offices Closed for Christmas
Dec 30, 2024 Mon 1:30 PMCommission on Aging - Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting of Executive Committee
Jan 7, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Jan 7, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Jan 9, 2025 Thu 4:00 PMCommission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
Jan 9, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMEco-City Academy 2025
Join the Eco-City Academy!
Jan 10, 2025 Fri 8:00 AMHealth and Safety Coordinating Committee
The purpose of the Health and Safety Committee is for 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 13, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Executive Committer Meeting
Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting
Jan 14, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for Women Meeting
Alexandria Commission for Women Meeting
Jan 14, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council First Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Jan 15, 2025 Wed 4:00 PMMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commemorative Pro
On January 15, 2025, The City of Alexandria and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Planning Committee hosted a community celebration of the life, dream, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria.
Jan 16, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMEco-City Academy 2025
Join the Eco-City Academy!
Jan 16, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
Jan 16, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Refugees and Immigrants
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Jan 21, 2025 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Jan 21, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
Jan 21, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Jan 21, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jan 23, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMEco-City Academy 2025
Join the Eco-City Academy!
Jan 25, 2025 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Jan 27, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
Jan 27, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Visit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Jan 28, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Jan 30, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMEco-City Academy 2025
Join the Eco-City Academy!
Feb 4, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Feb 4, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Feb 6, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMEco-City Academy 2025
Join the Eco-City Academy!
Feb 11, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Feb 13, 2025 Thu 4:00 PMVIRTUAL: Commission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
Feb 13, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMEco-City Academy 2025
Join the Eco-City Academy!
Feb 18, 2025 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Feb 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
Feb 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Feb 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Feb 20, 2025 Thu 4:00 PMAlexandria Library Board Meeting
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Feb 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
Feb 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations About Racism
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Feb 22, 2025 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Feb 24, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
Feb 25, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Manager's FY26 Proposed Budget Presentation
City Manager's FY 26 Proposed Budget Presentation to City Council.
Feb 25, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Feb 26, 2025 Wed 7:00 PMBudget Work Session #1 -CIP
City & ACPS Capital Improvement Programs Budget Work Session #1
Feb 27, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMPublic Presentation of FY 2026 Proposed Budget
Public Presentation of Proposed Budget
Mar 3, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Executive Committer Meeting
Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting
Mar 4, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Mar 4, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Mar 5, 2025 Wed 7:00 PMFY 2026 Budget Work Session #2 ACPS
Budget Work Session #2 City Council/School Board
Mar 7, 2025 Fri 8:00 AMHealth and Safety Coordinating Committee
The purpose of the Health and Safety Committee is for 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, 2025 Mon 5:30 PMCity Council Public Hearing: FY2026 Budget
City Council Public Hearing Meeting FY 2026 Budget
Mar 11, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMFY 2026 Budget: Set Maximum Tax Rate
FY 2026 Budget Set Maximum tax rate
Mar 11, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Mar 12, 2025 Wed 6:00 PMVIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting
Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting
Mar 12, 2025 Wed 7:00 PMFY 2026 Budget Work Session #3
Budget Work Session #3
Mar 13, 2025 Thu 4:00 PMCommission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
Mar 15, 2025 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting/FY 2026 Budget Public Hearing
Mar 15, 2025 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Mar 18, 2025 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Mar 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
Mar 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Mar 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Mar 19, 2025 Wed 7:00 PMFY 2026 Budget Work Session #4
Budget Work Session #4
Mar 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
Mar 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Loving Our Neighbors
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Mar 24, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
Mar 24, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Visit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Mar 25, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Mar 26, 2025 Wed 7:00 PMFY 2026 Budget Work Session #5
Budget Work Session #5
Apr 1, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Apr 1, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Apr 8, 2025 Tue 5:30 PMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting/ FY 2026 Budget Add/Delete Public Hearing
Apr 8, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Apr 10, 2025 Thu 4:00 PMVIRTUAL: Commission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Apr 17, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
Apr 17, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations:Building Your Own Network
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Apr 21, 2025 Mon 4:00 PMAlexandria Library Board Meeting
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Apr 22, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMFY2026 Budget Work Session #6-Prelim. Add/Delete
Budget Work Session #6 - Preliminary Add/Delete
Apr 22, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Apr 24, 2025 Thu 12:00 PMDays of Remembrance for Victims of the Holocaust
The City of Alexandria will observe the 36th Annual Ceremony of Commemoration Days of Remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust.
Apr 26, 2025 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Apr 28, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
Apr 28, 2025 Mon 7:00 PMFY2026 Budget Work Session #7-Final Add/Delete
Budget Work Session #7 - Final Add/Delete Work Session (if needed)
Apr 30, 2025 Wed 6:00 PMFY 2026 Budget Adoption/Tax Rate Adoption
FY 2026 Budget Adoption/Tax Rate Adoption
May 2, 2025 Fri 8:00 AMHealth and Safety Coordinating Committee & CCJB
The purpose of the Health and Safety Committee is for 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 5, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Executive Committer Meeting
Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting
May 6, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
May 6, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
May 6, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
May 8, 2025 Thu 4:00 PMCommission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
May 13, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
May 15, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
May 19, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
May 19, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Visit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMBudget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee
BFAAC Regular Monthly Meeting
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
May 27, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Jun 2, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Executive Committer Meeting
Visit Alexandria Executive Committee Meeting
Jun 3, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Jun 4, 2025 Wed 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Jun 10, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Jun 11, 2025 Wed 6:00 PMVIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting
Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting
Jun 12, 2025 Thu 4:00 PMVIRTUAL: Commission on Aging
Full meeting of the Commission on Aging
Jun 16, 2025 Mon 4:00 PMAlexandria Library Board Meeting
Alexandria Library Board Meeting
Jun 16, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMVisit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Visit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
Jun 17, 2025 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
Jun 17, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Jun 17, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jun 19, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission
Regular commission meeting
Jun 23, 2025 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Meeting of the City Council/School Board Subcommittee.
Jun 23, 2025 Mon 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. *Hearing end times are approximate.
Jun 24, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Legislative Meeting
City Council Legislative Meeting
Jul 1, 2025 Tue 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing Meeting
City Council Public Hearing Meeting
Sep 10, 2025 Wed 6:00 PMVIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting
Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting
Dec 10, 2025 Wed 6:00 PMVIRTUAL: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting
Development Division Staff will host a virtual community meeting

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