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Things to do in Alexandria

5,650 events in the next 30 days, from the Alexandria events calendar.

Friday, December 4226 events

  1. All day

    #LIT Light Show (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)FreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  2. All day

    African American History Tour & Museum of AAHC Admission

    US Navy Memorial Plaza$49.95+

    Also at 9:30 a.m.

    Arts & Culture
  3. All day

    America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center

    City of Fairfax Museum and Visitor CenterFree

    Arts & Culture
  4. All day

    Arlington National Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

    1 Memorial Ave$58.95+

    Also at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

    Tours & Attractions
  5. All day

    Family & Kids
  6. All day

    Chocolate and Wine Pairing in Chantilly

    River-Sea Chocolates Factory$65

    Food & Drink
  7. All day

    Cirque: Frost (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$30Family

    Family & Kids
  8. All day

    DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle

    1500 block of 19th Street,NWFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  9. All day

    Food & Drink
  10. All day

    DowntownDC Holiday Market at Gallery Place/Chinatown

    National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian InstitutionFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  11. All day

    Tours & Attractions
  12. All day

    Enchant Christmas - Washington DC

    Nationals Park - Complex$63+Family

    Family & Kids
  13. All day

    Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes

    Roosevelt Center and New Deal Cafe 113 Centerway

  14. All day

    Ford's Theatre A Christmas Carol

    Ford's Theatre$40Family

    Theater & Dance
  15. All day

    Tours & Attractions
  16. All day

    Historic Alleyways of Washington, DC

    Blagden Alley Naylor Court Historic District$32

    Arts & Culture
  17. All day

    Arts & Culture
  18. All day

    Sports
  19. All day

    Sports
  20. All day

    Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$20Family

    Family & Kids
  21. All day

    NOËL

    Dance PlaceFamily

  22. All day

    Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

    National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden$7+Family

    Family & Kids
  23. All day

    Arts & Culture
  24. All day

    Family & Kids
  25. All day

    ice! featuring Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (at Gaylord National Resort)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$41Family

    Family & Kids
  26. 5 a.m.

    Arts & Culture
  27. 7 a.m.11 a.m.

    Free Farmers Market Friday!

    1525 7th St NWFree

    Markets & Shopping
  28. 7 a.m.7:40 a.m.

    One Hunters Woods: Community Tai Chi

    Hunters Woods Plaza

    Also at 7 a.m.

    Health & Wellness
  29. 7:45 a.m.8:45 a.m.

    Family & Kids
  30. 8 a.m.4 p.m.

    Toys for Tots

    Kensington Town HallFamily

    Family & Kids
  31. 8 a.m.9 a.m.

    VBA First Friday VBA Breakfast

    Nozzo Pazzo DeliFree

    Business & Networking
  32. 8:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Q4 DC Builds DC Convening

    Friendship PCS- Armstrong Campus

  33. 8:30 a.m.

    Vajrasattva Retreat 12/4/26 - 12/7/26

    Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024$12+

  34. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

    Accessible Events Show USA

    United Way Worldwide 701 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States$25

    Also at 3 p.m.

  35. 9 a.m.11 a.m.

  36. 9 a.m.9:30 a.m.

    Babies & Books!

    People's BookFamily

    Family & Kids
  37. 9 a.m.3 p.m.

    Community FLU Vaccine Clinic

    Cheverly Health CenterFree

    Health & Wellness
  38. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Crisis Management Workshop | Washington, DC | Dec 4, 2026

    Regus - DC, Washington - Connecticut Avenue$520.54

    Classes & Talks
  39. 9 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Dec. Open House

    2932 King St

  40. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

    Federal Employee Retirement Workshop

    First Congregational UCC

    Classes & Talks
  41. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

    Field Work Friday

    Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

    Outdoors
  42. 9 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    First Year Moms Group

    Temple Rodef Shalom$0+Family

    Family & Kids
  43. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  44. 9 a.m.

    Secret Portal Hunt and Tour

    The Mansion on O & O Street Museum$45.95

    Arts & Culture
  45. 9 a.m.9:45 a.m.

  46. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  47. 9 a.m.1 p.m.

    Spanish Speaking Workforce Workshop

    American Job Center Largo

    Classes & Talks
  48. 9 a.m.10 a.m.

    Sports
  49. 9 a.m.11 a.m.

  50. 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  51. 9:30 a.m.12 p.m.

    Diaper Distribution

    Hyattsville City Building

  52. 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  53. 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  54. 9:30 a.m.12 p.m.

    TEACH GIVE INSPIRE Fridays

    TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm

  55. 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Transformative Communication

    The Academy at Jubilee$45

    Classes & Talks
  56. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Acting Classes

    Redland Baptist Church

    Classes & Talks
  57. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

  58. 10 a.m.

    Sports
  59. 10 a.m.

    Sports
  60. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Esther Bubley: Photographing the Homefront

    Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum$0+

    Arts & Culture
  61. 10 a.m.9 p.m.

    Gingerbread Decorating Corner (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Cen$46Family

    Family & Kids
  62. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop

    Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens$80+

    Also at 2:30 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  63. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Holidays at Hillwood | A Woven Wonderland

    Hillwood Estate, Museum and GardensFree

    Arts & Culture
  64. 10 a.m.3 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  65. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles

    Hillwood Estate, Museum and GardensFree

    Arts & Culture
  66. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Sports
  67. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Kids’ First Years Community Baby Shower

    Charles Houston Recreation CenterFamily

    Family & Kids
  68. 10 a.m.

    Marwan Chamaa: America 250 Immersive Art Installation

    Museum of Illusions Washington DC$23.95+

    Arts & Culture
  69. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

    Out of Bounds

    The Kreeger Museum$0+

    Arts & Culture
  70. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

  71. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Playdate Cafe

    Thomas Jefferson LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  72. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse

    Arlington Public Library - Courthouse LibraryFamily

    Classes & Talks
  73. 10 a.m.

    School of Divinity Virtual Info Sessions

    Howard University Fine Arts BuildingFree

  74. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  75. 10 a.m.8:30 p.m.

    Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC)

    The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria,

    Business & Networking
  76. 10 a.m.10:45 a.m.

    Seasons of Light

    Culture D.C.$4+

    Also at 11:15 a.m.

    Community
  77. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Senior Fitness

    2375 Elvans Road SE

    Health & Wellness
  78. 10 a.m.2 p.m.

    Senior Lunch

    The Board Room

    Arts & Culture
  79. 10 a.m.9 p.m.

    Snow Flow Mountain Ice Tubing (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$28Family

    Family & Kids
  80. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  81. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Story Time

    National Postal MuseumFamily

    Family & Kids
  82. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Storytime at the National Gallery of Art

    The National Gallery of Art - West BuildingFreeFamily

    Arts & Culture
  83. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Tasting at Ten - Washington, DC

    Counter Culture Coffee Washington, DCFree

    Food & Drink
  84. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Tea Around Town®

    790 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 790 Pennsylvania Ave NW

  85. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    The JMHS Band Program's 2026 Tiny Tots Concerts

    James Madison High School$10Family

    Music
  86. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book & Media Sale

    Tysons-Pimmit Regional LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  87. 10 a.m.

    Business & Networking
  88. 10 a.m.

    Tours & Attractions
  89. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

    Winter Wreath Class

    Mount Vernon Inn$145+

    Classes & Talks
  90. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Women's Fellowship

    Life Covenant Christian Ministries

  91. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Workshop: Sensory or Behavior?

    Queen of Apostles Catholic School

    Classes & Talks
  92. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Zumba Gold at Iona Senior Services with Ruth (FULL)

    Iona Senior Service-Upstairs Meyer Room

    Health & Wellness
  93. 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.

    imagiNATIONS Activity Center at National Museum of the American Indian

    National Museum of the American Indian National MallFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  94. 10:15 a.m.11:15 a.m.

    Baby Storytime

    Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  95. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Big Moments, Little Stories

    Smithsonian's Anacostia Community MuseumFamily

    Arts & Culture
  96. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Big Moments, Little Stories: Storytime and Sensory Play

    Smithsonian's Anacostia Community MuseumFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  97. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Family Storytime at Westover Library

    1644 McKinley Rd #3Family

    Family & Kids
  98. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Music and Motion: Potomac

    Prince William Public Libraries - Potomac LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  99. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Shabbat Playgroup

    Bender JCC of Greater WashingtonFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  100. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Story Time: A Season for Rest

    Education BuildingFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  101. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    The 38th Annual Nutcracker

    Puppet Co. Playhouse (Puppet Co.)$18Family

    Theater & Dance
  102. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Toddler Drop-in at the City of Manassas Community Center

    8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110-4405, United StatesFamily

    Family & Kids
  103. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Exhibition Highlights Tour

    National Museum of American History - Warner Bros. TheaterFree

    Arts & Culture
  104. 10:50 a.m.2:30 p.m.

  105. 11 a.m.2 p.m.

  106. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    First Fridays: Family Food Market

    DC Bilingual Public Charter School

  107. 11 a.m.3 p.m.

    Holidays through the Ages

    Rippon Lodge Historic Site$5

    Festivals & Holidays
  108. 11 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Intergenerational Storytime

    Aurora Hills Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  109. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  110. 11 a.m.7:40 p.m.

    Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

    Fever Hub Washington DC, Immersive Experiences$23.44+

  111. 11 a.m.4 p.m.

  112. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  113. 11 a.m.7:40 p.m.

    Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience

    Fever Hub Washington DC, Immersive Experiences$23.44+

  114. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

  115. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    Tai Chi at Palisades Library with Diane

    Palisades Neighborhood Library

    Health & Wellness
  116. 11 a.m.6 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  117. 11:30 a.m.12 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  118. 11:30 a.m.11:50 a.m.

    Confesiones

    VRE-Manassas Park

  119. 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m.

    Highlights Tour

    National Postal Museum

    Also at 2 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  120. 11:30 a.m.

    Homeschool Climbing Team – Tysons

    Vertical Rock TysonsFamily

    Family & Kids
  121. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

    Indoor Playground at Fairlington

    Fairlington Community CenterFamily

  122. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Awakening Fast

    Ridgetop Coffee and Tea

  123. 12 p.m.

  124. 12 p.m.12:45 p.m.

    Meditation and Mindfulness

    Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.)

    Health & Wellness
  125. 12 p.m.4 p.m.

    Monthly Food Distribution

    Hillcrest – SE Clinic

  126. 12 p.m.6 p.m.

    Markets & Shopping
  127. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    The Spice Is Right

    3924 Minnesota Ave NEFree

    Food & Drink
  128. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Tours | Arts of China

    Asian Art Museum

    Arts & Culture
  129. 12 p.m.2 p.m.

  130. 12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  131. 12:30 p.m.2 p.m.

    English Conversation: Potomac

    Prince William Public Libraries - Potomac Library

    Classes & Talks
  132. 12:30 p.m.

    Music
  133. 1 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Artful Movement | SEL Webinar for Students K-3

    Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.)

    Classes & Talks
  134. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Homeschool Climbing Team – Manassas

    Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing CenterFamily

    Family & Kids
  135. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Navigating Life Together

    Hillcrest – SE Clinic

  136. 1 p.m.5 p.m.

    Unfossilizing African Art

    Flagg Building, Atrium

    Arts & Culture
  137. 1 p.m.

    McLean Holiday Art and Crafts Show

    McLean Community Center$5

    Festivals & Holidays
  138. 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  139. 2 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    "Noche Salvaje "

    The O-Lounge$40

    Health & Wellness
  140. 2 p.m.

  141. 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Finding Awer

    The National Gallery of Art - West BuildingFree

    Classes & Talks
  142. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Public Tour of Piscataway Park

    Accokeek Foundation$0+

  143. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Tour | From the Louvre

    Asian Art Museum

  144. 2 p.m.10 p.m.

    Music
  145. 2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Brick and Chill: Teen LEGO® Hangout

    300 S Kensington StFamily

    Family & Kids
  146. 2:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Ties and Tiaras Jazzy Sneaker Ball

    Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center$49.87+

    Health & Wellness
  147. 3 p.m.

    26th Winterfest Burtonsville Holiday Artisan Market

    Liberty Grove United Methodist Church

    Festivals & Holidays
  148. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    Music
  149. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  150. 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  151. 3:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    High School Meetup Group – Manassas

    Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing Center

    Community
  152. 3:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Community
  153. 3:30 p.m.

    Sports
  154. 3:30 p.m.

    Sports
  155. 3:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Teen Lounge

    Martha's Table at The CommonsFamily

    Family & Kids
  156. 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m.

    MK Volunteer Orientation

    Miriam's KitchenFree

    Community
  157. 4 p.m.8 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  158. 4 p.m.

    Game On!

    Prince George's County Memorial Library System - Mount Rainier Branch

  159. 4 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  160. 4 p.m.

    Community
  161. 4 p.m.11:30 p.m.

    WinterFest 2026

    Wunder GartenFree

    Festivals & Holidays
  162. 4 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  163. 4:30 p.m.10:15 p.m.

    Sports
  164. 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  165. 4:30 p.m.

    Sports
  166. 4:45 p.m.

    Don Bosco Cristo Rey Boys Varsity Basketball @ St. Anselm's Abbey

    St. Anselm's Abbey High School

    Also at 4:45 p.m.

    Sports
  167. 4:45 p.m.

    Sports
  168. 4:45 p.m.6 p.m.

    First Friday Kids Fine Art Club

    Arts of Great Falls Gallery & Atelier$45Family

    Arts & Culture
  169. 4:45 p.m.

    Community
  170. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    A Botanical Wreath Making Workshop with Rough Seas

    Shop Made in DC - Georgetown - 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW$62.22

    Classes & Talks
  171. 5 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  172. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  173. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  174. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  175. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  176. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  177. 5 p.m.

    Drunk Shakespeare - A Drunk Christmas Carol

    The Sage Theater (Drunk Shakespeare)$105+

    Theater & Dance
  178. 5 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  179. 5 p.m.6 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  180. 5 p.m.11:30 p.m.

    Friday Night Magic

    Games and Comics Pair O' Dice

    Nightlife
  181. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Community
  182. 5 p.m.

    Holiday Market - 1st Weekend (Dec. 4 - 6)

    Fairfax Old Town Square ParkFree

    Festivals & Holidays
  183. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Holiday Trivia

    Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden$23.18

    Festivals & Holidays
  184. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Jomeh Bazar: A Friday Market Series

    716 Monroe St NE, Washington D.C., DC, United States

    Community
  185. 5 p.m.10 p.m.

    Light Yards

    Yards Park PlazaFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  186. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  187. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Food & Drink
  188. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

  189. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  190. 5 p.m.

  191. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  192. 5 p.m.10 p.m.

    Winter Walk of Lights @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

    Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

    Festivals & Holidays
  193. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  194. 5 p.m.

    Zoo Lights

    Smithsonian's National Zoo$40

    Theater & Dance
  195. 5 p.m.

    ZooLights at the National Zoo

    Smithsonian's National Zoo$9+Family

    Family & Kids
  196. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

    WAN Black and White Holiday Gala

    Reservoir Center for Water Solutions

    Community
  197. 5:10 p.m.

    Sports
  198. 5:30 p.m.6:45 p.m.

    Sports
  199. 5:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Sports
  200. 5:30 p.m.

    Sports
  201. 5:30 p.m.9 p.m.

    Sports
  202. 5:30 p.m.

    Enchant Christmas Experience - Washington

    Nationals Park - Complex$52+Family

    Family & Kids
  203. 5:30 p.m.6:45 p.m.

    Essene Sabbath

    4217 E W Hwy

    Community
  204. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens

    Brookside Gardens’ Visitor Center Auditorium$13.99+Family

    Family & Kids
  205. 5:30 p.m.

    Sports
  206. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Sports
  207. 5:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Johnson Wildcats vs Rockville Rams

    Walter Johnson High School$4

    Sports
  208. 5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Junior Team – Manassas

    Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing CenterFamily

    Family & Kids
  209. 5:30 p.m.

    Sports
  210. 5:30 p.m.

    Sports
  211. 5:30 p.m.9 p.m.

    National Harbor Holiday Tree Light Show

    Arts'tination @ National HarborFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  212. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Sports
  213. 5:30 p.m.

    Sports
  214. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Sake and Sumi-e: A Japanese Sip and Paint 2026

    2516 Massachusetts Ave NW$44.52

    Classes & Talks
  215. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Santa Lights Christmas

    Historic Downtown Manassas

    Festivals & Holidays
  216. 5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Semester Reflection

    STAMP: Pyon Su Room (2nd Floor)

  217. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Sports
  218. 5:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Thomas Wootton High School vs Poolesville Falcons

    Thomas S. Wootton High School Booster Club$4

    Sports
  219. 5:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Sports
  220. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Sports
  221. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Winston Churchill Bulldogs vs Damascus Hornets

    Winston Churchill High School$4

    Sports
  222. 5:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.

    Sports
  223. 5:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.

    Sports
  224. 5:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.

    James Hubert Blake Bengals vs Einstein Titans

    James Hubert Blake High School$4

    Sports
  225. 5:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.

    Sports
  226. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Rockville Rams vs Johnson Wildcats

    Rockville High School$4

    Sports

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