Events and Things to Do in Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, September 23

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Fall Reset: Meditation Workshop

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6:00 PM

The Wellness Junction Del Ray, 1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA

Burnout doesn't happen overnight, and neither does healing. This 90-minute immersive workshop is designed to help you slow...

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Thursday, September 24

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Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library

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10:00 AM

George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA

Mark your calendars! The George Mason Friends Fall Book Sale is just around the corner. The Friends will host the book sale at...

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Saturday, September 26

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Saint Ann Fall Festival

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10:00 AM

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

Experience a full day of family fun and community spirit featuring exciting rides, bounces, live music, and a beer garden....

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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

OCT

10

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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Saturday, October 17

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Thriller Flash Mob

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3:00 PM

310 King St, Alexandria, VA

Thriller Flash Mob fund raiser! On Saturday, October 17, King Street goes quiet at dusk — and then the dead-icated dance. We...

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Tuesday, September 22

• DeFlock ALX Virtual Event: The Road to Mass Surveillance 7:00 pm

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• English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop 10:00 am

  Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room, Alexandria

  
  
• Baby and Toddler Time 11:00 am

  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area, Alexandria

  
  
• Beatley Friends Book Sale 3:00 pm

  Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room, Alexandria

  
  
• B.Y.O.B Mutt Mixer 6:00 pm

  Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington

  
  
• Eco:mmunion 6:45 pm

  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria

  
  

Wednesday, September 23

• Fall Reset: Meditation Workshop 6:00 pm

  The Wellness Junction Del Ray, 1900 Mt Vernon Ave, 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

  
  

Saturday, November 14

• DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia Edition 10:00 am

  Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling

  
  

Monday, December 21

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