October is Energy Awareness Month
This October, join the Eco-City Alexandria community in exploring ways to save energy, save money, and make more sustainable choices at home, at work, and on the go.
Each week will focus on a different energy-related topic, with helpful tips, resources, and events to help you take action. Follow @EcoCityALX on social media for tips and inspiration throughout the month.
Explore the full calendar of events and find details about each activity below.
Contact Eco-CityAlexandria@alexandriava.gov with any questions.
Calendar of Events
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Event Details
| Date | Event | Location |
| October 4 1-4 p.m. | Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive with Lindsay Motors and Trek Curious about electric transportation? Test drive EVs from Cadillac, Lexus, and Volvo or take a Trek E-bike for a spin! | Lindsay Motors 1725 Kenwood Ave |
| October 4 | Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) Youth Learn to Ride Class Register at https://waba.org/classes/. | Jones Point Park 1 Jones Point Drive, |
| October 7 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | EV Ride and Drive Pop-up at Carlyle Square Test drive EVs from Alexandria Hyundai on your lunch break. Sign up for a test drive here. | John Carlyle Square 300 John Carlyle St |
| October 10 | WABA Adult Learn to Ride Class Learn to ride a bike in three hours! Bikes and helmets provided. Register at https://waba.org/classes/. | Jones Point Park 1 Jones Point Drive, |
| October 11 | WABA Road Riding Basics Learn more about traffic laws, how to ride safely in traffic, and how to navigate tricky traffic situations. Register at https://waba.org/classes/. | Jones Point Park 1 Jones Point Drive, |
October 17 Time 2 | Weatherization Workshop - FREE Learn from experts from My Favorite Fixer and get hands on experience with different weatherization techniques to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable this winter.
All materials provided. Workshop is FREE to attend for City of Alexandria residents, but registration is required. | TBD |
| October 24 TBD | Fix It Clinic [Add description when library adds information] | TBD |
October 27 TBD | Electric Leaf Blower Demonstration Get hands-on experience with electric leaf blowers before the gas-powered leaf blower ban goes into effect November 16, 2026. | TBD |
October TBD TBD | Green Building Webinar [Dustin write description and add sign-up link] | Virtual
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