The Alexandria Domestic Violence Program and Sexual Assault Center are preparing for their annual Children’s Holiday Toy and Gift Card Drive. This event helps make the holiday season a special time for domestic and sexual violence survivors and their children.

They are accepting donations through December 9 and their office at 123 North Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Operation Elf is a community service holiday project for the families of inmates. The sheriff’s office collects new toys and gift cards for the children of incarcerated families. Gifts for children of all ages are welcome. All donations need to be received by December 16, 2024.

Volunteer Alexandria is partnering with Fairlington United Methodist Church for their 10th Annual Toy Drive to serve children, ages 0-10 years old. So, far over 800 families have signed up to be recipients of these generous donations.

It’s Small Business Saturday! Shop from more than 30 different local makers while sipping craft beer, enjoying music and more at the Holiday Makers Market at Port City Brewing on November 30 from 12-5PM. This is a dog-friendly and kid-friendly event. Santa will arrive between 2:00pm – 3:00pm that day!

Run (or walk) for 5 miles through the heart of Del Ray on Thanksgiving morning for the 2024 Alexandria Turkey Trot. This has been a Thanksgiving tradition in Alexandria since 1975. Join in on November 28th from 9AM-12PM.

Kick off the holidays early during the annual Old Town Cookie Crawl from November 23 - November 24.

Join Mayor Justin Wilson for the annual tree lighting at Market Square on November 23 from 6-8PM. After 7PM, you can enjoy holiday music and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is free and this event will happen rain or shine!

Enjoy ice skating through a winter wonderland at Cameron Run Regional Park at Ice & Lights from  Friday, November 15, 2024 – Friday, February 14, 2025.

Wine Gallery 108 will have a bounty of specially chosen wines to dazzle all palates this Thanksgiving season at their It's Time to Eat, Drink and Be Thankful! event on November 16th from 3-5PM

The Alexandria Film Festival brings independent films of all genres to the city of Alexandria through its signature, multi-day festival of screenings and Q&A panels with filmmakers.

The City of Alexandria plans to mill and repave Emereson Avenue from John Carlyle Street to Holland Lane from October 10 to October 17, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding weekends, weather permitting.  The work will occur in 3 block sections with the intent to complete each section within 4 days.  Scheduling is highly dependent on weather conditions.

The Alexandria Police Youth Camp’s Annual Send a Kid to Camp Golf Classic is back!  Mark your Calendars – Wednesday, September 11, 2024!

Upcoming milling and paving will occur in the John Carlyle area beginning late next week. Crews are scheduled to start milling (weather permitting) on Thursday, September 5 and continue through the following week. below. Crews will work to minimize any disruptions to businesses during this time.

Enjoy a spooky weekend at Alexandria's Fall-O-Ween Fest featuring a costume parade, holiday arts & crafts, pets costume parade, desserts & treats and more. Join in on November 2nd from 11:00am-5:00pm at John Carlyle Square.

Don't miss out on the 22nd Annual Alexandria Old Town Art Festival on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 and Sunday, September 15th, 2024 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Alexandria is recognized as one of the country's premier artistic hubs.

The City of Alexandria, in collaboration with the City’s Successful Aging Committee, will celebrate National Centenarian Day on September 10 at 5PM in the Vola Lawson Lobby of City Hall (301 King St.).  

Join in at Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, on August 24, 2024, from 11AM to 7PM, for a spectacular celebration of cultures from every corner of the world – the Around The World Cultural Food Festival awaits!

Join the fun and vibrant Del Ray community for a special summer event, featuring live music in outdoor restaurant venues along the Avenue! Bands & Brews: Del Ray’s Summer Bar Crawl takes place on Saturday, August 17 from 12:30-6PM. This event is being brought to you by the Del Ray Business Association and will benefit a local non-profit.

Join the Eisenhower Partnership for a movie night showing of Back to the Future on August 17th! The event begins at 8:00PM and movie will being at 8:30 PM.

Don't miss out on Crab Feast 2024 at Aslin Alexandria on August 11th from 1-4PM. Grab your mallet and join in at Aslin Alexandria for a crab feast of epic proportions with all-you-can-eat crabs and corn by Tony & Chrissy Crab Grub.