Calendar of Events

Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Nov 23, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMDecorate a Tree for Birds
Birds need a holiday too! Make biodegradable bird feeders and garlands to decorate a backyard tree for our feathered friends. All materials included.
Nov 28, 2024 Thu 6:00 AMRPCA Closed: Thanksgiving Day
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Nov 29, 2024 Fri 6:00 AMRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
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Nov 30, 2024 Sat 8:00 AMRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
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Dec 4, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMFamily Holiday Magic Show
Join us at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a free holiday magic show, performed by professional magicians who are members of Ring 50, the DC-area chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Show geared toward children ages 5 to 12. Bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to the Fund for Alexandria's Child Holiday Sharing Program.
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 14, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMStory Time 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, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMBreakfast With Santa
Santa and his elves are making a stop at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center for a morning of holiday cheer and breakfast! Enjoy fun for the whole family and join us as we spread holiday cheer!
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 11:00 AMKwanzaa Workshop
Come out and learn about the origins, concepts, practices, and foods of Kwanzaa! Program includes a candle lighting, a food tasting, and information on craft projects will be shared.
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 24, 2024 Tue 6:00 AMRPCA Closed: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
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