Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area · Latest check Wed, Oct 28
Things to do with kids in Alexandria, VA
17 upcoming family events and 1 place and program in Alexandria, VA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Floating Pumpkin Patch at Chinquapin
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
From $9All ages
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM
Nerf the Turf at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
From $19Ages 7–12
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Carlyle House Family Fun Day: It's Fall Y'all
Carlyle House Historic Park
FreeAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Through Jan 3
Bright Nights — The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Cameron Run Regional Park
From $9All ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Family Field Day Frenzy — William Ramsay Recreation Center
William Ramsay Recreation Center
FreeAges 6+
- Tree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
2026 Holiday Tree Lighting - City of Alexandria
Waterfront Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Owls! at Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve
From $10
Nov28SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Be a Tree! Story Hike at Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Nov 29 · 7:30 PM
Family Holiday Magic Show at The Lyceum
The Lyceum, Alexandria History Museum
Free
- Christmas lights
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Waterfront Park
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30 AM
Family Winter Holiday FUN! — Chick Armstrong Recreation Center
Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center
From $7All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Scottish Walk Parade Open House at Carlyle House
Carlyle House Historic Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Ship Biscuit Ornaments at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Alexandria Archaeology Museum (Torpedo Factory Art Center, Suite 327)
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
Old Town Gingerbread Decorating at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
From $25
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Christmas in Camp at Fort Ward
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
Grinchmas at Charles Houston Recreation Center
Charles Houston Recreation Center
From $5Ages 2–5
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 31 · 8:00 PM
Alexandria New Year's Eve Fireworks 2026 — early 8 p.m. show and midnight
Waterfront Park
All ages
Places and ongoing programs
Recently ended
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Boo-Fest at Charles Houston Recreation Center
Charles Houston Recreation Center
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Family Masquerade Ball — Mount Vernon Recreation Center, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
From $9All ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Family October Fest — Patrick Henry Recreation Center
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
From $10All ages
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Alexandria Public Safety Trunk or Treat
Alexandria Police Headquarters
Free
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls Monster Fun Run
George Washington Middle School
From $5All ages
Oct24SatOutdoorsEndedPast · Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Hiking Day! Story Hike at Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve
Free
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 3:00 PM
Spooky Mad Science Expo 2026
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
Free
Oct14WedSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 14 · 6:00 PM
STEM Explorers — Walkie-Talkie Circuits
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library — Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 8–12
Oct13TueSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 13 · 6:00 PM
LEGO Night — Beatley Library
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library — Story Room
Ages 2–12
- Oct7WedSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 7 · 6:00 PM
STEM Explorers — Game Console (Historical)
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library — Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 8–12
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