Alexandria

Hobby Class Therapeutic Program

Event Date

Friday, October 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Location
Alexandria City Government Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Program for adults with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Programs to promote social skills and skills in a variety of areas - cooking, healthy eating, hiking, photography, scrap booking, sports and more. This event is FREE!

More dates for this class are, October 21, 2011, October 28, 2011, November 4, 2011, November 11, 2025 and November 18, 2011.

Fantastic Fridays Therapeutic Program

Event Date

Friday, October 14, 2025 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Location
Alexandria City Government Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Program for children aged 6-12 with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. This program includes arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise, life skills and oportunities for socialization. There are monthly themes events and activities. This program is FREE! Read more »

Senior Pinochle Club

Event Date

Friday, October 14, 2025 - 9:32pm
Event Location
Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

They're looking for new players!!  Come on over! This is FREE!

More dates this club will be meeting are , October 17, 2011, October 21, 2011, October 24, 2011, October 28, 2025 and October 31, 2011.

Senior Square Dancing

Event Date

Wednesday, October 12, 2025 - 1:00pm
Event Location
Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

Beginners and experienced welcome!  Led by a professional caller. The cost of attendance is $5.

More dates for this event are, October 19, 2011, October 26, 2011, November 2, 2011, November 9, 2025 and November 16, 2011.

Senior Art Class

Event Date

Monday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am
Event Location
Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

Come out and express your creativity with members of your community. The cost to attend the class is $3.

More dates for the class are October 24, 2011, October 31, 2011, November 7, 2011, November 14, 2025 and November 21, 2011.

Tuesday Trivia!

Event Date

Tuesday, October 18, 2025 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Event Location
FireFlies Restaurant 1501 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Need to relax and have some fun? Come out the FireFlies Restaurant on Tuesday night to play trivia! Great way to have some fun with members of the community while enjoying a delicious meal. All are welcome to attend!

More Trivia Dates are October 25, 2011, November 1, 2011, November 8, 2025 and November 15, 2011.

Zumba on the Avenue

Event Date

Thursday, October 13, 2025 - 10:00am
Event Location
Ballet Studio 2107 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Zumba is a fun and energetic latin-dance inspired total body dance fitness class.  It feels more like a party then a work-out!!  Wear comfortable work-out clothes, althletic shoes and bring water! The cost of the class is $10

Please email Jenny with any questions:  [email protected] Read more »

Top of the Town Walk Around

Event Date

Saturday, November 5, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Event Location
George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria Next to King Street Metro. Free parking. Driveway entrance at base of temple, off of Callahan Drive.

Join the Mayor and some of our local fitness gurus for some active fun with your family.  Walk the stairs of the Masonic Temple! Read more »

Stories of Alexandria

Event Date

Wednesday, October 26, 2025 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Location
The Lyceum Museum, 201 S. Washington St.

Ted Pulliam, author of the new book “Historic Alexandria: An Illustrated History” will present “Stories of Alexandria.” Ted is a frequent writer for the Washington Post, American History magazine, WWII History magazine, the Alexandria Gazette-Packet, and other publications. Read more »

City of Alexandria Annual Fall Tree Sale

Event Date

Saturday, October 15, 2025 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
Event Location
3001 Cameron Mills Road, Trinity United Methodist Church parking lot, located at

The City Alexandria’s Urban Forestry Section will hold a tree sale on Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church parking lot, located at 3001 Cameron Mills Road.  The goal of the sale is to promote the preservation of the Alexandria’s tree canopy by encouraging the planting of trees on private property throughout the City. Read more »