Things to do in Alexandria

DEC3ThuThursday, December 311 events · Outdoors

1. All day

   Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

   National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden$7+Family

   Family & Kids

2. 7 a.m.10 a.m.

   Uncover Washington D.C.’s secrets with our outdoor escape game!

   Meeting Point of CenterCity.Events at United States Capitol$8.78+

   Outdoors

3. 7:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.

   Waterbird Survey

   Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

   Outdoors

4. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

   Garden Club: 2026 Holiday Greens Workshops

   Willow Grove Cultural Commons at Sandy Spring MuseumFree

   Also at 12 p.m.

   Community

5. 9:45 a.m.12:15 p.m.

   Arlington National Cemetery & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

   1 Memorial Ave$28.45+

   Tours & Attractions

6. 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.

   Nature Thursdays – December Winter

   George Mason's Gunston HallFree

   Outdoors

7. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

   Wacky Washington, DC Scavenger Hunt

   Compass Coffee$26.50

   Nightlife

8. 2 p.m.5 p.m.

   2026 Winter Season Reservations

   The Gardens at Dumbarton OaksFree

   Outdoors

9. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

   Lake Artemesia Natural Area

   Lake Artemesia Natural Area

   Outdoors

10. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens

    Brookside Gardens’ Visitor Center Auditorium$13.99+Family

    Family & Kids

11. 5:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Winter Walk of Lights @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

    Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

    Festivals & Holidays