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Join the Alexandria Film Festival and Four Mile Run Conservancy for the world premiere of Becoming Wild on Saturday, April 11 from 2-4PM. Becoming Wild is a feature documentary by award-winning local filmmaker Jane Pittman. The film offers a meditation on the beauty of the natural world. Tickets are available at the Alexandria Film Festival website.
Join the ALX Dog Walk on Saturday, April 18 from 7-11AM in partnership with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, for a fun and meaningful morning promoting sustainable, plastic-free living. This annual event features a 2-mile dog walk, a sustainability festival, and educational exhibits that continue year-round.
Learn more and register at the ALX Dog Walk website.
Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a day full of creativity and charm at the Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair! Held at the picturesque John Carlyle Square Park, this event is the perfect way to enjoy spring while finding unique treasures for the special moms in your life or yourself!
Join Tequila & Taco on Monday, May 2nd from 12-8PM for a Cinco de Mayo celebration with a full Block Patio Party including giveaways, free sombreros, games, and more. No reservations needed – just bring the energy!
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Long Bridge Project is a 1.8-mile rail improvement designed to ease one of the East Coast’s most significant rail bottlenecks.
This year marks America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To mark this historic milestone, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, is launching the America 250 City Art Poster Project.
Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a day full of creativity and charm at the Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair! Held at John Carlyle Square Park on Saturday, April 25 from 11AM-5PM, this event is the perfect way to enjoy spring while finding unique treasures for the special moms in your life or yourself!
Join Trademark Eat & Drink for an unforgettable evening of live music, giveaways, and prizes at this one-of-a-kind Fab Four Course Cocktail Pairing Dinner on Friday, April 17 at 6PM.
Get involved in your community with the Board Impact Program (BIP). The program offers a structured pathway for professionals to build leadership skills while supporting local nonprofit organizations. Participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to serve as effective nonprofit board members. Applications are due by April 15, 2026.
The Carlyle Pit Stop is gearing up to be one of the most vibrant stops in the region for Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15 (6–9 AM) and there’s still room for a few more businesses to join us and get in front of hundreds of engaged riders through our new interactive Bingo experience, designed to drive traffic and meaningful connections at every booth.
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) will host a soft opening of its newest initiative, the People of Hope Museum, March 23 in the lot at the corner of Eisenhower Avenue and Anchor Street next to the Eisenhower Metro Station. You're invited to attend during the opening hours of 9:30-11:30 am or 1-3:30 pm.
Step inside some of Old Town Alexandria’s most beautiful private spaces during Historic Garden Week of Virginia. The week of April 18-25, 2026 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM, five historic homes and gardens will open to the public, showcasing stunning spring landscapes and interiors.
Unwind, stretch, and strengthen with BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company, on Tuesdays at 7PM through March 31. Suitable for beginners and experienced students alike, this all-levels class will challenge your balance, strength, and flexibility while guiding you through both basic and advanced poses. You’ll also learn breathing techniques to help ease physical tension and mental stress. A $20 registration fee includes the class plus a post-yoga pint to enjoy after you flow.