Events and Things to Do in Alexandria, VA

Thursday, September 17

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Journey Through Mount Vernon with AARP Virginia

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9:30 AM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens with the History Interpreter and Resident Fifer, Don...

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Community Meal

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5:30 PM

5952 Franconia Rd, Franconia, VA

Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church for our Monthly FREE Community Meal, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This is a...

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Saturday, September 19

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Massive Multi-Family Luxury Town Home Community Yard Sale!

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8:00 AM

Del Ray, VA

Massive Multi-Family Luxury Town Home Community Yard Sale!                Saturday September 19th 8am - 4pm. (rain date Sun....

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2nd Annual Canal History Pub Crawl

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12:00 PM

Old Town Alexandria, VA

Join North Old Town Civic Association  NOTICe for a unique afternoon exploring local history through its best watering holes....

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No Apologies: Paintings by Cynthia Angeles

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2:00 PM

ArtSeen Gallery – Tri-Graphics Picture Framing, 12115 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, MD

ArtSeen Gallery invites you to No Apologies, a stunning exhibition featuring paintings by Cynthia Angeles, currently showing...

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Friday, October 2

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82nd Waterford Fair

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10:00 AM

Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

October 2-4, 2026   Come experience an autumn celebration of Americana at the Waterford Fair, recognized as one of the Sunshine...

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Saturday, October 10

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Grand African Run

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9:00 AM

1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria, VA

Win a 2026 Toyota Corolla.Meet Olympic Legends. Run for a Cause. Win a 2026 Toyota Corolla. Join us for the 8th Grand African...

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Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

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7:00 PM

The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna, VA

Join Marian Homes, Inc. for our 2026 Casino Night Gala on Saturday, October 10, at the beautiful Tower Club in Tysons Corner!...

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Tuesday, September 15

• City-ACPS Ad Hoc Committee on School Board Election Reform 6:00 pm

  Charles Houston Recreation Center, Alexandria

  
  
• Banned Book Club 6:00 pm

  Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room, Alexandria

  
  
• Death Café 6:00 pm

  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor, Alexandria

  
  
• Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition 7:00 pm

  Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria

  
  
• The Robert Cray Band

  7:30 pm

  The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria

  
  

Thursday, September 17

• Journey Through Mount Vernon with AARP Virginia 9:30 am

  George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon

  
  
• Community Meal 5:30 pm

  5952 Franconia Rd, Franconia

  
  

Saturday, September 19

• Massive Multi-Family Luxury Town Home Community Yard Sale! 8:00 am

  West Glebe & Charles Ave; W. Glebe and Elbert Avenue

  
  
• 2nd Annual Canal History Pub Crawl 12:00 pm

  Old Town North, Alexandria

  
  
• No Apologies: Paintings by Cynthia Angeles 2:00 pm

  ArtSeen Gallery – Tri-Graphics Picture Framing, 12115 Parklawn Dr, Rockville

  
  
• Community Volunteer Fair 2:00 pm

  2810 King St, Alexandria

  
  

Thursday, September 24

• Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library 10:00 am

  George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale

  
  

Saturday, September 26

• Saint Ann Fall Festival 10:00 am

  Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington

  
  

Sunday, September 27

• Ask E. Jean - documentary premiere 5:30 pm

  Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria

  
  

Tuesday, September 29

• Admissions Open House at Alexandria Country Day School 9:00 am

  2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria

  
  

Friday, October 2

• 82nd Waterford Fair 10:00 am

  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford

  
  

Saturday, October 3

• 31st Annual Art on the Avenue 10:00 am

  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  

Sunday, October 4

• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show 9:30 am

  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003

  
  
• 3rd Annual An Evening of Melanin Magic III: The Jazz Scholarship Experience! 3:00 pm

  Old Hickory Golf Club LLC, 11921 Chanceford Dr, Woodbridge

  
  

Saturday, October 10

• Grand African Run 9:00 am

  1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria

  
  
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala 7:00 pm

  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna

  
  

Saturday, October 17

• Thriller Flash Mob 3:00 pm

  310 King St, Alexandria

  
  

Friday, October 30

• Halloween Decorations Bike Tour of Alexandria 6:00 pm

  1000 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria

  
  

Thursday, November 5

• ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 6:30 pm

  National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington

  
  

Monday, December 21

• Sanctuary Sailing: LGBTQIA+ Winter Getaway Cruise | Dec 21 - 26 9:00 am