Things to do in Alexandria
Things to do in Alexandria, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend, Nov. 6 to 8
Alexandria this weekend, Nov. 6-8: the Alexandria Symphony's Pictures at an Exhibition, the Apothecary Museum's free 20th birthday tours and a free cookout.
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Things to do in Alexandria this month: November 2026
November in Alexandria: Veterans Day Nov. 11, the tree lighting and Cider Festival Nov. 21, the Turkey Trot Nov. 26, then both holiday parades Saturday, Dec. 5.
Trails
Parks and trails in Alexandria
Alexandria's parks run from Jones Point and Windmill Hill on the Potomac to Dora Kelley Nature Park in the West End, linked by the 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail.
Free
Free things to do in Alexandria
Free in Alexandria: the Torpedo Factory's artist studios, the King Street Trolley, the nature center, waterfront parks, story times, the fountain and city events.
