Events and Things to Do in Greater Alexandria, VA

Tuesday, October 13

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Adolescent Mental Health Forum

OCT

13

7:00 PM

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA

Join us for this evening designed to educate, equip and connect our Community with trusted Adolescent Mental Health information...

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Thursday, October 15

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Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

OCT

15

10:00 AM

Fairfax City, VA

The free JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with...

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Saturday, October 17

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Indivisible of Franconia "No Kings: Vote Early" Rally Oct. 17

OCT

17

12:00 PM

Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA

Indivisible of Franconia, a grassroots organization dedicated to non-violent activism, will host “No Kings: Vote Early,” a...

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Saturday, November 7

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15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K

NOV

7

8:00 AM

Hayfield Community Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria, VA

This is a family-friendly memorial charity 5K race to help fight pancreatic cancer. Register now before the price increases on...

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Tuesday, October 13

• Adolescent Mental Health Forum 7:00 pm

  Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria

  
  
• Battle Brief - We Caught the Bloody British: The Battle of New Orleans, 1814 12:00 pm

  National Museum of the United States Army, 1775 Liberty Dr, Fort Belvoir

  
  
• Looking to learn French basics quickly ? 6:00 pm
  
  
• French Classes for Beginner in Alexandria VA – Survival 1, 2 & 3 | Small Groups 6:00 pm
  
  
• French Conversation Classes in Alexandria VA – Small Group 6:00 pm
  
  
• Looking to learn French basics quickly ? 6:00 pm
  
  

Thursday, October 15

• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo 10:00 am
  
  
• Book Talk - “Damn Fine Soldiers: The Epic Story of Task Force 2-7” 7:00 pm

  National Museum of the United States Army, 1775 Liberty Dr, Fort Belvoir

  
  

Saturday, October 17

• Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour 10:00 am

  Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N Fairfax St, Alexandria

  
  
• Indivisible of Franconia "No Kings: Vote Early" Rally Oct. 17 12:00 pm

  South Van Dorn Street & Kingstowne Village Parkway, Kingstowne

  
  

Sunday, October 18

• 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer 7:30 am

  Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria

  
  

Tuesday, October 20

• 250 Years of First Ladies Making History 7:00 pm

  The Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria

  
  

Saturday, October 24

• Halloween Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary 8:00 pm

  Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, 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 7

• 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K 8:00 am

  Hayfield Community Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria

  
  

Saturday, November 14

• Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas 9:00 am

  Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg

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

  Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Cir, Sterling

  
  

Saturday, December 5

• Heritage Presbyterian Church Christmas Market 10:00 am

  8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria

  
  

Sunday, January 10, 2027

• French Classes for Young Kids in Alexandria VA – Ages 2.5 to 7 9:00 am
  
  
• French Classes for Kids in Alexandria VA – Ages 7.5 to 12 | Beginner French 11:15 am