Events and Things to Do in Greater Alexandria, VA

Sunday, October 4

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Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser

OCT

4

1:00 PM

Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA

Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team is excited to invite you to our 10th Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser! Sunday 4 Oct from 1-4pm at...

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Saturday, October 10

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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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Sunday, October 18

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2026 Walk to Bust Cancer

OCT

18

7:30 AM

Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA

Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18 at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria,...

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Sunday, October 4

• Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser 1:00 pm

  Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton

  
  

Tuesday, October 6

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

Wednesday, October 7

• History Talk - History of the Army Corps of Engineers 12:00 pm

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

  
  

Thursday, October 8

• Nepenthe artist EVE STOCKTON is back with a new collection of her breathtaking new Woodcut Prints 6:00 pm

  Nepenthe Gallery and Frame Shop, 7928 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria

  
  
• Virtual Information Session for Prospective Members 7:00 pm

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Saturday, October 10

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

  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna

  
  

Tuesday, October 13

• 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

  
  
• Adolescent Mental Health Forum 7:00 pm

  Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria

  
  

Thursday, October 15

• 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

  
  

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