Events in Alexandria — October 2026 (292 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Alexandria, Virginia brings 292 live events across the city, led by art (70), music (61), community (59). 10 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Alexandria in October 2026?

There are 292 events in Alexandria, Virginia in October 2026, including Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, Martin Sexton - Live Wide Open Tour 2026 at Birchmere (7:30 PM), Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit opening reception at Del Ray Artisans (7:00 PM), LIVE MUSIC: Sable Drive's Night of Intrigue and Excitement at Galactic Panther Art Gallery (7:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Alexandria in October 2026?

Yes — 10 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Alexandria. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Alexandria for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Alexandria, Virginia with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Alexandria — October 2026

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Events in Alexandria — October 2026

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Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body

Martin Sexton - Live Wide Open Tour 2026

Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit opening reception

LIVE MUSIC: Sable Drive's Night of Intrigue and Excitement

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

History of Virginia Wines

Live Music Friday's at Lost Boy Cider - Every Friday 7pm

Live Karaoke at Rock It Grill

Improv Comedy Show with the Retros

Karaoke Night

Del Ray Farmers' Market — Saturday

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice

LIVE MUSIC: Fifth Floor

Art on the Avenue 2026

#IMOMSOHARD - The Crashing Out Tour

Speed Dating Alexandria Singles 24-39

#IMOMSOHARD 'The Crashing Out Tour'

Embrace the Break: A Kintsugi Workshop with Amparo Rojas

Vola's Fall Oysterfest

Autumn Art - Inspired by Eric Carle

LHF 21st Annual Gala

Karaoke Night

Old Town Alexandria Farmers' Market — Sunday

West End Farmers Market — Sunday

Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market — Sunday

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

Writers Group at Beatley

Intro to Block Printing (Age 12 to Adult; Register by 9/30)

Great Bridal Expo - Washington, DC

Rhythm & Sound Healing

Movement & Music

The M Factor 2: Before the Pause: A Perimenopause Documentary Screening + W

LIVE MUSIC: Magus Magnus and Hero Magnus

Karaoke Night

Art Escape - Teen Creative Space

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)

Playing with Resin Workshop (Register by 10/1)

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura

Doll Days - Hispanic Heritage Month with Josefina Montoya

English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation

Free Open Mic Comedy – 7 PM | Old Town Alexandria

Karaoke Night

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Bead Buddies

John Hiatt

Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation

Death Cafe at ArtHall

Karaoke Night

McCutcheon/Mount Vernon — Wednesday

1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

John Hiatt

250th Film Festival - "Lincoln"

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Mount Purrnon Cat Café & Wine Bar: Wine Tasting Wednesdays With Cats

Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body

Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body

Martin Sexton - Live Wide Open Tour 2026

Martin Sexton - Live Wide Open Tour 2026

Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit opening reception

Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit opening reception

LIVE MUSIC: Sable Drive's Night of Intrigue and Excitement

LIVE MUSIC: Sable Drive's Night of Intrigue and Excitement

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House: Friends Gather Here- A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn

History of Virginia Wines

History of Virginia Wines

Live Music Friday's at Lost Boy Cider - Every Friday 7pm