Things to do this weekend in Alexandria, VA

7 PM – 9:45 PM·William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Ave. · Alexandria

Spooky Halloween party with thrills, chills, creepy activities, eerie entertainment, and treats at William Ramsay Recreation Center, Alexandria, for ages 12–18.

7 PM – 9 PM·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Masquerade evening at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, elaborate masks required, People’s Choice Award announced, glasses raised to close the Carnival of Curiosities exhibit.

6:30 PM – 9 PM·Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. · Alexandria

Masquerade Ball at Mount Vernon Recreation Center offers dancing, photo opportunities, a best‑dressed costume contest, and refreshments, all ages.

8 PM – 9:15 PM·Lyceum · Alexandria

David Keltz reenacts Poe’s 1849 Virginia visit with short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism at The Lyceum for all ages.

11 AM – 1 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Conference Room (E151) · Alexandria

Learn Chinese Mahjong (Kingstowne Regional Library, Alexandria) — Instructor Melissa Flavell teaches tile names, strategies and winning hands for beginners, adults 18+.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Exciting games, a spooky haunted house, arts and crafts, snacks, and prize draws await at the Family October Fest, Patrick Henry Recreation Center, for all ages.

John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. · Alexandria

Boo-Fest at Charles Houston Recreation Center features a costume parade, carnival games, moon bounce, arts and crafts, and spooky stories, all ages.

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

Walter Beasley delivers smooth jazz saxophone and vocals, featuring new tracks from his latest albums, at The Birchmere Music Hall; tickets $59.50.

8 PM – 10:30 PM·The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria

A charming romantic musical set in a 1930s European perfumery, featuring Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s score, runs at The Little Theatre of Alexandria with reserved seating, $36.

10 AM – 12:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Spooky-history bike ride circles Alexandria Library branches, starting at Beatley Central Library, covering 13 miles with staff, for ages 13 and up, registration required.

10 AM – 1 PM·Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. · Alexandria

Le Tour d'Alexandria Bike Ride (Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library) — 13‑mile leisurely circuit of all library branches, staff‑guided, registration required, ages 13+ (under‑18 with guardian).

3 PM – 4:30 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room · Alexandria

Tarot-or-Treat (Martha Washington Library, Alexandria) — Learn tarot basics, color your own cards, hear history, meanings, and receive a simple reading, ages 13 and up.

John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

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

Free beginner-to-intermediate Hatha-Raja yoga class at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library includes sun salutations, breathwork, meditation, guided relaxation, props for adults 18+.

10 AM – 1:45 PM·Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. · Alexandria

Pick a pumpkin from the water, craft a project, and receive a festive goodie bag at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, with 45‑minute slots, all ages.

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

Paper quilling workshop at Green Spring Gardens teaches rolling, shaping, and gluing paper strips into pumpkin frames; $30 supply fee, for ages 8 and up.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

French conversation practice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, adults engage in real-life dialogue without formal instruction, ages 18 and up.

8 PM – 10:30 PM·The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria

A charming romantic musical set in a 1930s European perfumery, featuring Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s score, runs at The Little Theatre of Alexandria with reserved seating, $36.

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

Handcrafters gather at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library to share projects, view others’ creations, chat, and work on portable crafts together, ages 18+.