# Things to do with kids at Waterfront Park

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314, in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [2026 Holiday Tree Lighting - City of Alexandria](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/2026-holiday-tree-lighting-city-of-alexandria--listing-f549786f9d53871d76f6520a) — Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Waterfront Park, Alexandria · All ages · Free · checked Oct 28. The City of Alexandria's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa arrives aboard the King Street Trolley, the tree is…
- [Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/alexandria-holiday-boat-parade-of-lights--listing-297835f343ee6f83fae891f8) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Waterfront Park, Alexandria · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Illuminated boats cruise along the Potomac River waterfront in Old Town as part of Alexandria's annual holiday celebration. Families can watch from Waterfront Park and the…
- [Alexandria New Year's Eve Fireworks 2026 — early 8 p.m. show and midnight](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/alexandria-new-year-s-eve-fireworks-2026-early-8-p-m-show-and-midnight--listing-02f5b996780aef88787fb31a) — Thu, Dec 31 · 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM · Waterfront Park, Alexandria · All ages · checked Oct 27. The City of Alexandria rings in 2027 with two fireworks displays over the Potomac River from Waterfront Park in Old Town. Families with young children can catch the early show at…

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