Alexandria

Native Oak and Fern Planting at Chinquapin Park

Event Date

Saturday, December 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Location
Chinquapin Park, located at 3210 King Street

This Saturday will mark the final work day event of the year at Chinquapin Park. The park needs your help. Volunteers are welcome to come take part in the ecological restoration along sections of the park's main trail and entrance. There will be small, medium and large size planting that needs to be completed as well as the restoration of several species of Upland Oaks. Read more »

Our Nonprofit Spotlight is on Community Partners for Children

Posted by Meghan Simpson on November 28, 2025
What is Community Partners for Children?CPC_Logo

Since 1991, this organization has been dedicated to Alexandria's children of need. Throughout the year it focuses on two main projects. The organization has a close working relationship with the Alexandria Department of Human Services, public school social workers, as well as various community service organizations. This allows it to provide assistance to those most vulnerable in our community: our children.

Community Partners for Children's Mission:
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Women, Art & Shopping Holiday Show

Event Date

Sunday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Location
Charles Houston Recreation Center, located at 905 Wythe Street

This will be the 14th Annual Women Artists Show, and it will be just in time for the Holidays. On December 4th, join artists of the Alexandria area for fun, art and wine. You will be able to find perfect gifts for yourself and others. Come out and support local female artists. Proceeds will go to the Alexandria Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs.

First Night Alexandria

Event Date

Saturday, December 31, 2025 - 5:00pm - Sunday, January 1, 2026 - 12:15am
Event Location
Old Town Alexandria King, Royal and Fairfax Streets

A family-friendly, non-alcoholic New Year's Eve celebration through performing arts. Tickets will be needed to attend the event.

For more information, please call 703.838.5003 or visit the event website at http://www.firstnightalexandria.org/.

Civil War Sunday

Event Date

Sunday, December 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Location
Alexandria Archaeology Museum 105 N. Union St. Suite #327

Explore the Civil War in Alexandria with Civil War Sundays, a showcase of an original May 26, 1861, edition New-York Tribune detailing Colonel Elmer Ellsworth’s death in Alexandria, a Peeps diorama illustrating Ellsworth’s death, a TimeTravelers Passport exhibit featuring the Civil War drummer boy, diorama of a heating system constructed in Alexandria to warm Civil War hospital tents Read more »

Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tours

Event Date

Sunday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Location
Gadsby's Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal St. Alexandria, VA

Holiday candlelight tours capture style of 1860s Alexandria Read more »

Holiday Concert

Event Date

Saturday, December 10, 2025 - 5:31pm
Event Location
Market Square in front of Alexandria City Hall 301 King St. Alexandria, VA

Performances by Bell's Angels Handbell Choir, St. John's Lutheran Church featuring handbells,  Angela Bryant-Brown, featuring inspirational & holiday music.

For more information, please call the Special Events Office at 703.746.5592.

Kwanzaa Celebration Program

Event Date

Saturday, December 10, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Event Location
Alexandria Black History Museum 902 Wythe St. Alexandria, VA

Get ready for Kwanzaa in time to celebrate it this year! The museum’s annual program explores the history and significance of Kwanzaa. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa, a seven-day cultural celebration that begins December 26 and ends January 1, and find out how to incorporate it into your holiday season. Read more »

Screening of "Gen Silent"

Event Date

Wednesday, December 7, 2025 - 5:21pm
Event Location
Metro Stage, 1201 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Gen Silent is the critically-acclaimed documentary from filmmaker Stu Maddux that asks six LGBT seniors if they will hide their friends, their spouses- their entire lives in order to survive in the care system. Read more »

Alexandria Holiday Concert

Event Date

Sunday, December 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Location
Market Square in front of Alexandria City Hall 301 King St. Alexandria, VA

Performances by the Alexandria Singers, featuring choral holiday music and performance by Ein Lanu Z'man, a band featuring Hanukkah and other Jewish music.

For more information, please contact the Special Events Office at 703.746.5592.