Volunteer Alexandria: Our Events

Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival 2016

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2025 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Location: 1A Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Hosted by Volunteer Alexandria, the 36th Annual Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair will feature more than 70 vendors. Find out more here.

Family and Youth Community Service Day

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:00pm

Location: TBD, Alexandria, VA

Volunteer Alexandria is hosting its first Family and Youth Community Service Day on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30am-12:00pm. Children ages six and older with their families are encouraged to come together to make a difference in the community.

Spring for Alexandria

Date: Friday, May 13, 2025 - 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: Throughout Alexandria

Be a part of the 9th annual Spring for Alexandria, presented by Volunteer Alexandria in partnership with the City of Alexandria. During Spring for Alexandria, thousands of volunteers will support hundreds of Alexandria-based charities.

Business Philanthropy Summit

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:30am

Location: First Baptist Church 2932 King Street Alexandria, VA

This annual event will bring together businesses and nonprofits to discuss community needs and celebrate philanthropy. To purchase tickets and to find more information, click here.

Volunteers Needed! Holiday Sharing Family Gift Distribution

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2025 - 11:45am - Wednesday, December 16, 2025 - 4:45pm

Location: Alexandria Dept. of Community and Human Services

Volunteers are needed to help distribute toys for families in Alexandria! Check in donors, organize gifts, help families collect and take toys home.

Volunteer Alexandria's Family Volunteer Day

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: TBD

Volunteer Alexandria is excited to host the 1st annual Family Volunteer Day, powered by GenerationOn and presented by Disney Friends for Change!

Volunteers are the Heart of Alexandria

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) 600 Dulaney Street

Save the date for Volunteer Alexandria's annual volunteer appreciation event: Volunteers are the Heart of Alexandria. For further details, please click here.

Alexandria Food and Wine Festival

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2025 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: Oronoco Bay Park Alexandria, VA

This annual event will include live entertainment, a children's corner, food and wine tasting and a food demonstration area. For further details, please click here.

Volunteers are the Heart of Alexandria

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 6:00pm

Location: US Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA

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Honoring Our Volunteers - An Evening in the Heart of Alexandria

Date: Friday, October 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: American Legion Post #24's Ballroom at 400 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Volunteer Alexandria's 19th annual An Evening in the Heart of Alexandria will feature once again a tribute to all who give from the heart to volunteer time and talent. Alexandrians will be recognized for their extraordinary service, impacting the city as a whole.