Fridays, 11/22, 12/20 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Free

Ages 55 & up. Enjoy a fun-filled gathering with refreshments & a warm & inviting atmosphere. Forge new friendships & cherish meaningful conversations.

Patrick Henry Rec Center

Friday, 11/22 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m., Free

All Ages. Gather up the family & board games & bring them in for a guaranteed fun night! Activities include table games, video games, card games, gym games, crafts & more. Light refreshments are included.

Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center

Saturday, 11/23 @ 10-11 a.m., $5

Ages 5-11. Birds need a holiday too! Make biodegradable bird feeders and garlands to decorate a backyard tree for our feathered friends. All materials included.

Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center

Saturday, 11/23 @ 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $20

Gr. K-12. The official City of Alexandria Championships! Only open to students who live or go to school in the City. To register and for more details, please click here.

Oswald Durant Center

Saturday, 12/7 @ 9:30-11 a.m. for ages 1-5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 6-10, $5/person

Join us for whimsical fun straight out of Who-ville! Participants will be able to take pictures with the Grinch and listen to live reading of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Charles Houston Rec Center

Saturday, 12/7 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $29

All Ages. Build a gingerbread house, listen to a story from Santa, design holiday crafts, decorate cookies, play games & watch a holiday movie, plus a picture opportunity with Santa!

Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center

Friday, 12/13 @ 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Free

Ages 55+. Let’s celebrate the holidays with festive entertainment by the Route 66 Band, a luncheon, door prizes, a surprise guest, and tons of fun! RSVP by calling 703.746.5676.

Lee Center

Friday, 12/13 @ 7-9 p.m., Free

All Ages.  The enchanting sounds of jazz will fill the air at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial (101 Callahan Dr.) in Old Town Alexandria as the culmination of the ALX Jazz Fest 2024 season. Featuring live music, art, and poetry.

Masonic National Memorial

Saturday, 12/14 @ 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $25

Ages 1-7. Santa and his elves are stopping by Mount Vernon Recreation Center for a morning of holiday cheer & breakfast!

Mount Vernon Rec Center

Saturday, 12/14 @ 1-4 p.m., $15

Ages 40 & up. Lace-up your skates & join the fun with Grown Folk on Skates! Glide to the beat, make new friends & relish the laughter-filled atmosphere.

Patrick Henry ES

Saturday, 12/14 @ 7-10 p.m., Free

Middle & High School Students. Come warm up at the coolest party with friends, festive vibes & non-stop fun.

Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility

Sunday, 12/15 @ 2 p.m., 4 & Under: Free, 5-12 & Seniors: $5, 13 & up: $10

All Ages. Join us at the upcoming cheerleading showdown & cheer on your squads as they proudly bring the heat to your community.

Alexandria City HS

Register your team: tamika.coleman@alexandriava.gov

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