Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Oct 21, 2025 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Oct 25, 2025 Sat 12 p.m.Slip Into the Past at Art Safari
Experiment with 19th-century pottery slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic. While supplies last. This event coincides with the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Art Safari event, happening throughout the building.
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 29, 2025 Wed 7 p.m.Douglass Cemetery Stormwater Project/Burial Permit
Douglass Cemetery, located at 1421 Wilkes Street, has several preservation issues, including flooding and drainage problems. The City of Alexandria staff from the Office of Historic Alexandria and Department of Project Implementation are working to address these preservation issues. City Staff will present an update on the upcoming stormwater project.
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 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 18, 2025 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
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 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 ...
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 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jan 20, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
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.
Feb 17, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Mar 17, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Apr 21, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
May 19, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jun 16, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jul 21, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Aug 18, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Sep 15, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Oct 20, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Nov 17, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Dec 15, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting

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