Events & Public Meetings
| Date | Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat | 1 p.m. | Opening Reception: Now or Never by Alicia Eggert Join the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts and artist Alicia Eggert for the opening celebration of "Now or Never" the 8th installation in the Site See: New Views in Old Town annual public art series for the opening on Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Waterfront Park (1 Prince Street) with artist remarks at 1:30 p.m. “Now or Never” by Alicia ... |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Easter Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Easter. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tue | 12 p.m. | Days of Remembrance Commemorative Ceremony The City of Alexandria will observe the Days of Remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | Poem in Your Pocket Celebration Celebrate poetry with Alexandria Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso and the 2025 Dashing Words in Motion poets at The Athenaeum. Limited seating will be available, so reservations are encouraged. |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat | 9:30 a.m. | Eco-City Alexandria Earth Month Proclamation Reading of the Earth Month Proclamation with a tree planting |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat | 2 p.m. | Alexandria Spring Invitational Cheer Competition Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area. |
| May 2, 2026 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Rec Fest 2026 The City of Alexandria presents RecFest! Get ready for a day packed with excitement as we showcase everything recreation has to offer! From games and sports to arts and nature activities, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, live music from a DJ, interactive experiences, and special features from other City of Alexandria departments. |
| May 2, 2026 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Mother's Day Sip & Paint Join us for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and celebration as we honor mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our community. |
| May 5, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts |
| May 19, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts. |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Memorial Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Memorial Day. |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Fri | 12 p.m. | Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ... |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Sat | 12 p.m. | Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ... |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Sun | 12 p.m. | Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts. |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Fri | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Juneteenth Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Juneteenth. |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Sat | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Independence Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Independence Day. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fri | 6:30 p.m. | Community Family Picnic What’s more fun than gathering with friends, family, and fellow Alexandrians to enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment in the park while forging new relationships. |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sat | 7 p.m. | 1776 Singalong & Discussion In partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, join us for a fun sing-a-long and panel discussion of 1776 (1972). This ground-breaking movie written by a history teacher, inspired Hamilton and provides insight into people and politics of the 18th and 20th centuries. |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Mon | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Labor Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Labor Day. |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wed | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Veterans Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Veterans Day. |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Wed | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Day Before Thanksgiving Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day Before Thanksgiving. |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Thanksgiving Day. |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Fri | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Day After Thanksgiving. |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Christmas Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Eve. |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | All-Day | RPCA Closure: Christmas Day Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Christmas Day. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thu | All-Day | RPCA Closure: New Year's Eve Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for New Year's Eve. |