Things to do in Alexandria, VA

2 PM – 4 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Three put-upon office workers hatch an outrageous plot against their sexist boss in this madcap comedy romp. This film is rated PG. This program is supported by the Burke Branch Friends. To join the Friends and help support the Library, visit burke-branch-friends.mailchimpsites.com or speak with a Library staff member.

3 PM – 4 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Tai Chi movements can be practiced by people of all ages and, as the form involves balanced walking, it results in a relaxed aerobic exercise for major muscle groups and the circulatory system. The practice of Tai Chi also benefits the mind, and learning the form, with keen awareness of body movements and balance, lead…

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

(14-Adult) Each season features a thoughtfully chosen novel with botanical or garden themes. You'll gather twice—first for a pre-reading welcoming circle to meet fellow readers, enjoy refreshments, and receive your guide and then again post-reading for a lively book discussion and a hands-on activity that brings the st…

7:30 PM – 7:30 PM·The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

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10 AM – 6 PM·Mount Vernon Avenue · Alexandria

Art on the Avenue is a multicultural arts festival held in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October. Every year, thousands of visitors stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria, between Bel…

10 AM – 1 PM·Sherwood Regional Library · Alexandria

Enjoy a fun-filled day of pumpkin painting, crafts, activities, prizes, and light refreshments for all ages! No registration required. This event is generously sponsored by Fairfax Library Foundation and the Friends of the Sherwood Regional Library. Please note that all materials, prizes, and/or refreshments will be pr…

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Rooted in the classical teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra, this free beginner-to-intermediate class builds upon foundational yoga postures while offering opportunities to explore more challenging variations. The class includes sun salutations, held postures, breathwork, meditation, and guided relaxation. Beginners are wel…

11 AM – 3 PM·Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. · Alexandria

Can you tell a Sibley tent from a dog tent? How did Civil War soldiers stay warm in camp? Find out the answers to these questions and more at Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site. The program is free. The event is weather dependent. This interpretive program will explore a variety of tents and shelter for Civil War soldi…

2 PM – 3 PM·Historic Huntley Location, 6918 Harrison Lane, Alexandria, VA

(All Ages) Make and enjoy hand-cranked ice cream as Huntley's Harris family may have done. Discover how the histories of ice cream and Huntley follow a similar path from elite luxury to family fare. Ice well and Historic Huntley House tour included. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay…

3 PM – 4 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Whether you're a first-time stitcher or a veteran of the fiber arts, join our crafting community! Bring your own materials and join us to craft however makes your heart sing. Basic beginner instruction for knit, crochet, cross stitch, and embroidery available. Adults and teens welcome. Sit & Stitch meets on the first S…

Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion D, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Enjoy views of Saturn at its brightest and largest while it is opposite the sun in the night sky! Join park rangers at Fort Hunt Park on October 4 for ranger talks, constellation tours and telescope viewing! Bring a camp chair or blanket and a red flashlight if you have one. A telescope will be provided to share. Event…

9 AM – 5 PM·Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312

(7 yrs. +) Join us for a fun festive wrap-up event to end your 2026 golf season. Two players will team together to play a 9-hole scramble tournament and compete for prizes in their respective division. Three Divisions: adults 18 and up, adult/junior 7-12 and adult/junior 13-17. Prizes for first, second and third place…

1 PM – 2 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and sm…

2 PM – 4:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

· The Vast of Night · by Andrew Patterson The main characters in this feature are probably regarded as oddballs in their small town, and they spend one night pursuing a mystifying adventure. Set in the 1950s, when space travel was just a tantalizing dream and UFOs were the subject of wild stories in magazines, the most…

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Bring a work in progress or start something new! You can bring your own materials or use the library's provided supplies. Art Escape is your way to take a break from daily stresses to explore painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpting, writing — you name it! Keep an eye out for special guests showcases and lessons featur…

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Seven Petals Yoga is excited to offer a free, all-levels flow yoga class every Monday from 6:30–7:30 PM EST at the James M. Duncan Branch Library in Alexandria, led by Katherine (KatD). This class, ‘Stability in Motion,’ is a vinyasa flow practice that connects breath with movement to build strength, mobility, and bala…

7 PM – 8:30 PM·Virtual, Zoom · Alexandria

This is a a sweeping debut novel that explores the intimate struggle for independence and success of a young descendant of Indian indentured laborers in Mauritius, a small multiracial island in the Indian Ocean. The Diversity Book Club is hosted monthly by AAUW Alexandria / Women Building Cross-Cultural Friendships (WB…

7 PM – 8:30 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

In the American spirit of invention and innovation, experiment with making crafts with mechanical movement. Make simple clothespin or cardboard automata. This program is for adults. Registration required.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Spend an afternoon crafting with us! Join us each month to learn new crafting techniques, chat with other crafters, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. This month we will be repurposing old, damaged paperback books into Book Page Witches. All materials provided until supplies last. You are welcome to bring yo…

4 PM – 6 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Group Study Room · Alexandria

Come play Dungeons & Dragons at Sherwood Regional Library. Pull up a chair, roll some dice, and explore a world full of magic, monsters, and adventure! We'll be playing an ongoing adventure using 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Your Dungeon Master will explain the rules, guide you through character creation and then un…

6 PM – 7:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Join us for an evening of fun and games with an eye on the serious subject of censorship as it plays out in libraries across the country. Come for fellowship with others who care about the right to read, access to diverse stories, shocking facts and free soda! Please register to participate. To sign up as a team, use t…

2 PM – 5 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Abraham Lincoln attempts to outlaw slavery by fighting for the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, all while negotiating peace with the South and dealing with his mentally unstable wife. ■ Title — Lincoln ■ Director — Steven Spielberg ■ Cast — Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Tommy Lee Jo…

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Alexandria Library and Youth Leaders have come together over the last six months to discuss what it means to be a teen in Alexandria and how to effect change for this diverse and important age group. Community members and leaders are invited to experience these teens' views first-hand with a multimedia presentation, re…

7:30 PM – 7:30 PM·The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

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Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus, 3301 Netherton Drive, 22311

Join us at the 2026 Career Connect Expo on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus. Connect with employers, explore careers in high-demand industries, and participate in free Resume and AI Clinics.