Things to Do Around Alexandria VA This Week (Oct 21–27, 2025) | Events & Activities Guide
- Raquel Gutierrez
- Oct 22
- 2 min read
Looking for fun things to do in Alexandria VA this week? Whether you love creative workshops, family activities, fall festivals, or live music there’s always something happening in Old Town and beyond. Here’s your ultimate weekly guide to the top events in Alexandria this week.
Featured Events in Alexandria This Week
Dye & Unwind: Natural Dye Workshop – Made in ALX
Explore the beauty of natural fabric dyeing in this hands-on creative class. Perfect for DIY lovers and craft enthusiasts!
📅 Sunday
📍 Made in ALX
4th Annual Young Adult Trivia Night – St. Mary’s Lyceum
Test your knowledge, compete with friends, and enjoy a fun night of trivia in a friendly atmosphere.
📅 Tuesday
📍 St. Mary’s Lyceum
October Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Sunward – Old Town Books
Calling all book lovers! Join a guided discussion on this month’s Sci-Fi pick at Old Town’s beloved bookstore.
📅 Friday
📍 Old Town Books
Kids Pumpkin Painting – Spooky Town Books
A fun and festive family-friendly event where kids can decorate pumpkins and celebrate fall!
📅 Saturday
📍 Old Town Books
Spooktacular After-Hours Event – Spooky Town Books
Enjoy a spooky-themed after-hours party with storytelling and Halloween fun!
📅 Saturday
📍 Old Town Books
Brontë Sisters Tea Party – Wuthering Heights Edition
Step into classic literature with a tea party experience inspired by the Brontë sisters.
📅 Sunday
📍 Old Town Books
The Women of Lee-Fendall – Historic Tour
Learn about the extraordinary women who shaped Alexandria’s history at the Lee-Fendall House Museum.
📅 Saturday
📍 Lee-Fendall House
Watercolor Pet Portrait Workshop – Made in ALX
Paint a custom portrait of your pet with step-by-step guidance in this cozy art class.
📅 Saturday
📍 Made in ALX
Dish Garden Workshop – PlantHouse
Create your own mini indoor garden with succulents in this relaxing workshop.
📅 Thursday
📍 PlantHouse
Intro to Paper Quilling – Made in ALX
Discover the unique paper art form of quilling — great for beginners and craft lovers.
📅 Saturday
📍 Made in ALX
ZigBone Writers Open Mic Night – Old Town Books
Enjoy an evening of poetry, storytelling, and creative expression from local artists.
📅 Thursday
📍 Old Town Books
Live Music in Alexandria This Week
Catch live performances across Alexandria all week long:
🎸 Pat Garvey – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Oct 23 + more dates)
🎵 Rook Richards – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Oct 26 + more dates)
🎶 Kenny Kohlhaas – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Oct 22)
🎤 Colby Sard – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Oct 27)
🎸 Pete Baker – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Oct 28)
🎸 BROKEN GROUND – The Light Horse (Oct 24)
🎸 Diplomatic Immunity – The Light Horse (Oct 25)
🎻 Jeffrey Osborne – Birchmere (Oct 24 + more)
🎹 Phil Vassar – Birchmere (Oct 26)
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Movies at AMC Hoffman
Now Playing:
🍿 The Nightmare Before Christmas🤠 Roofman
📍 AMC Hoffman Center 22 – Alexandria VA
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Alexandria is full of energy, creativity, and history — get out there and enjoy the week! 💙
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