2026 Holiday Tree Lighting

Sat · Nov 21·Alexandria

NLC City Summit Conference (Alexandria) — Council members may attend in groups of three or more.

Sat · Nov 21·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Yarn Storm at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library collects handmade or store‑bought scarves, hats and mittens for Alexandria's Community Lodgings, ages 13 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·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.

Sat · Nov 21·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Pick up vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seed packets at John Marshall Library, including 2025 and older varieties, and donate extras at the information desk.

Tue · Oct 27·2 PM – 6 PM·Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr. · Alexandria

Hands‑on experience with electric leaf blowers from multiple suppliers at Ben Brenman Park before the gas‑powered leaf blower ban takes effect.

Thu · Oct 29·2 PM – 4 PM·Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive · Alexandria

Open house at Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center showcasing Alexandria’s crisis services programs, team introductions, and office tours.

Thu · Oct 29·2 PM – 3 PM·Virtual Only Event, Meeting or Activity · Alexandria

City of Alexandria and Deborah Buelow present lessons from passive‑house design and construction in a virtual webinar.