Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees—southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Tonight there will be scattered showers before 8 p.m.. Mostly clear, with a low around 47 degrees. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria is buzzing with activity this weekend, offering residents and visitors a diverse mix of history, community engagement, and entertainment.
Saturday marks a highlight for history enthusiasts with the 92nd annual Historic Garden Week opening doors to some of Old Town’s most exclusive private homes and gardens.
Meanwhile, Sunday morning marks the debut of the rebranded PNC Alexandria Half Marathon, which brings runners and road closures throughout the city.
Civic participation is also key this weekend, with a City Council public hearing on Saturday addressing development and zoning, alongside opportunities for residents to safely dispose of medications during Drug Take Back Day or potentially clear criminal records at a free expungement clinic.
Add in neighborhood staples like the MV Big Flea yard sale, Del Ray’s GardenFest, a unique “Banned Book Speakeasy” running through Sunday, Independent Bookstore Day, and a packed calendar of live music across numerous venues, and it promises to be an action-filled weekend in Alexandria.
Get a full rundown of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening this weekend here.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria, as listed on our event calendar.
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 7:30 a.m.: The MV Big Flea at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers’ Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9 a.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
- 9:30 a.m.: Independent Bookstore Day at Old Town Books
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: 92nd Historic Garden Week Old Town Alexandria Tour in Old Town
- 10 a.m.: Alexandria Eco-Transportation Bicycle Ride at Van Dorn Street Metro Station
- 10:30 am: Pedals & Points at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity – Part I: Understanding Native and Non-Native Plants at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair ~ Mother’s Day Celebration at John Carlyle Square Park
- 11 a.m.: Book Sale by Burke Branch Friends of the Library at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Blanket Making Workshop at Lost Boy Cider
- 12 p.m.: Del Ray Garden Fest at Colasanto Baseball Field
- 1 p.m.: Make a Beltane Wreath at Made in ALX
- 1:15 p.m.: Discover WWII Heroism with author Carole Avriett – author of Midnight in Ironbottom Sound at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Coady/Young Closing Reception at Torpedo Factory
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Springfest: Halfway to Oktoberfest at Hops N Shine
- 3 p.m.: French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Annual Gala & Auction at Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
- 6 p.m.: 2025 Alexandria Sister Cities Whisky Tasting at The Lyceum
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Say What Again at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Freq Flag/The Crowd Scene/Devin Ocampo & Jerry Busher at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards & Kenny Kohlhaas at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Jokes On Tap: Free Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: SGGL – Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin, & Lille at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Diplomatic Immunity at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8:30 a.m.: We Are Eco-City Alexandria!
- 9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting
- 10 a.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Woodbine Rehabilitation
- 10 a.m.: Drug Take Back Day at APD Headquarters
- 10 a.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy
- 10 a.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210
- 10 a.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Wegmans
- 10 a.m.: Expungement Clinic
- 10 a.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Walgreens Pharmacy
- 12 p.m.: Air & Land Pop-Up Event
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Spring Invitational Cheer Competition
- 2 p.m.: Landmark/Van Dorn Community Health Walk and Talk
- 6 p.m.: Whisky Tasting for 4/26/2025
