The Alexandria Domestic Violence Program and Sexual Assault Center are preparing for their annual Children’s Holiday Toy and Gift Card Drive. This event helps make the holiday season a special time for domestic and sexual violence survivors and their children.

They are accepting donations through December 9 and their office at 123 North Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Operation Elf is a community service holiday project for the families of inmates. The sheriff’s office collects new toys and gift cards for the children of incarcerated families. Gifts for children of all ages are welcome. All donations need to be received by December 16, 2024.

Volunteer Alexandria is partnering with Fairlington United Methodist Church for their 10th Annual Toy Drive to serve children, ages 0-10 years old. So, far over 800 families have signed up to be recipients of these generous donations.

It’s Small Business Saturday! Shop from more than 30 different local makers while sipping craft beer, enjoying music and more at the Holiday Makers Market at Port City Brewing on November 30 from 12-5PM. This is a dog-friendly and kid-friendly event. Santa will arrive between 2:00pm – 3:00pm that day!

Run (or walk) for 5 miles through the heart of Del Ray on Thanksgiving morning for the 2024 Alexandria Turkey Trot. This has been a Thanksgiving tradition in Alexandria since 1975. Join in on November 28th from 9AM-12PM.

Kick off the holidays early during the annual Old Town Cookie Crawl from November 23 - November 24.

Join Mayor Justin Wilson for the annual tree lighting at Market Square on November 23 from 6-8PM. After 7PM, you can enjoy holiday music and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is free and this event will happen rain or shine!

Enjoy ice skating through a winter wonderland at Cameron Run Regional Park at Ice & Lights from  Friday, November 15, 2024 – Friday, February 14, 2025.

Wine Gallery 108 will have a bounty of specially chosen wines to dazzle all palates this Thanksgiving season at their It's Time to Eat, Drink and Be Thankful! event on November 16th from 3-5PM

The Alexandria Film Festival brings independent films of all genres to the city of Alexandria through its signature, multi-day festival of screenings and Q&A panels with filmmakers.