Alexandria’s Black Family Reunion, Chalk-A-Block highlight packed weekend schedule

Alexandria is set to have a bustling weekend with a variety of events for all ages, though you might want to bring an umbrella.

According to the National Weather Service, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day Saturday, with some storms capable of producing heavy rainfall. The high will be near 89 degrees with a chance of precipitation at 80%. One of the day’s key events is the third annual Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free community event aims to preserve the city’s African American history by encouraging attendees to bring family photos and documents to be digitized for the library’s archives. The reunion will also feature food trucks, music, dancing, games, and opportunities to record mini oral histories.

The rain is expected to clear out for Sunday, making way for a mostly sunny day with a high near 74 degrees. The day’s events include the annual Chalk-A-Block in Old Town North, where artists can decorate sidewalks. The day also features two more farmers markets and live music at various venues across the city. For a dose of history, the Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House will host a “Farewell to Lafayette” bicentennial tribute.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing stroll, some good food, or a chance to support local artists, there’s plenty to do this weekend.

Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Things To Do

7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers’ Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
10 a.m.: Del Ray Historical Preservation Workshop at Duncan Library
10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
10:30 a.m.: The Sky Tonight – Live Planetarium Show at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum – Northrop Grumman Planetarium
10:30 a.m.: Teen Advisory Group – Monthly Meeting at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
10:30 a.m.: Public Safety Reads Storytime at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
11 a.m.: Alexandria Black Family Reunion at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
11 a.m.: Meet the Artist at Multiple Exposures Gallery
12 p.m.: Carlyle House Family Fun Day – Read-a-Book Revel at Carlyle House Historic Park
12 p.m.: Fall Makers Market with Made in ALX at Port City Brewing Company
12 p.m.: 2025 Writers-In-Residence Reading at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
3 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
5 p.m.: Scoville Showdown: A Hot Wings Showdown at Port City Brewing Company

Live Music & Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: The Carter Farm Band at 9:30 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 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: Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Austin Miller and The Old Towne Killers at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band at 7:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.

City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools

10 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White
11 a.m.: Annual Dog Swim

Sunday, Sept. 7