Alexandria Weekend Events Guide | November 21- 23, 2025

Welcome to your complete Alexandria Weekend Guide!From the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to Turkey Trots, farmers markets, live music, and family-friendly events, this weekend (Nov 21-23) is packed with activities across the city.

If you’re searching for:

• Things to do in Alexandria this weekend

• Alexandria VA events November 2025

• Holiday events Alexandria

• Family activities in Alexandria VA

…then this guide covers it all.

Weekend Weather Forecast - Alexandria, VA

Friday, Nov 21

• Cloudy with rain after 1 PM

• High: 57°F | Low: 49°F

• Rain chance: 40-80%

Saturday, Nov 22

• Morning showers → partly sunny

• High: 59°F | Low: 34°F

Sunday, Nov 23

• Sunny and pleasant

• High: 55°F | Low: 39°F

Perfect weather for outdoor events and holiday festivities!

Saturday Highlight: Alexandria Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025

📍 Market Square, Old Town Alexandria

🕕 Starts at 6 PM | Tree lighting between 6:40–6:55 PM

The city officially kicks off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring:✨ Santa’s arrival✨ Live entertainment✨ Family photo ops✨ Holiday decor in Old Town

Alexandria Cider Festival - November 22

📍 Lloyd House

⏰ 1 PM

Taste local ciders, enjoy fall vibes, and explore one of Alexandria’s most popular autumn events.

Port City Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

📍 Port City Brewing

⏰ Nov 22, 9:30 AM

Whether you’re training for a Thanksgiving run or just want to enjoy the community, this race is one of Alexandria’s most searched events in November.

Farmers Markets in Alexandria This Weekend

Friday

• No major markets

Saturday

• Old Town Farmers Market - 7 AM

• Del Ray Farmers Market - 8 AM

Sunday

• West End Farmers Market - 8:30 AM

• Four Mile Run Farmers Market - 9 AM

These markets are some of the top-searched local weekend activities for families and food lovers.

Live Music & Nightlife in Alexandria

This weekend the city is filled with live performances across top venues:

🎤 219 Restaurant

🎤 Blackwall Hitch

🎤 Daniel O’Connell’s

🎤 The Birchmere

🎤 The Light Horse

🎤 Laporta’s

🎤 Hops N Shine

🎤 Murphy’s Pub

From jazz to acoustic to karaoke, there’s something for every music lover.

Alexandria Library Weekend Activities

Some popular weekend programs include:

• Community Knits

• Pom Pom Craft Kits

• Yoga Sessions

• Children’s Storytime

• Board Game Cafe

• French Conversation Club

• Writers Group

• Alexandria Oddball Cinema

Libraries remain one of the most searched local attractions for parents and students.

ACPS (Alexandria City Public Schools) Events & Sports

Saturday Sports

• Boys Wrestling

• Basketball (Freshman, JV, Varsity)

Sunday

No events scheduled.

Featured Sunday Events

• Cat Yoga at Mount Purrnon Cat Café

• Friendsgiving at Hops N Shine

• Hot Chocolate History Tour

• Swedish Coffee Culture Event

• Ice & Lights at Cameron Run (daily)