May 1, 2026
St. Stephens & St. Agnes School Spring Festival
The event will take place on the SSSAS Lower School campus, primarily on the Mackinnon Turf field and the circle in front of Lloyd House
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 500

May 1, 2026
“Building Communities Together: A Property Management Forum by Alexandria Code Administration”
Waterfront Park
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 100

May 2, 2026
Art and wine in the Garden fundraising event
Lee/Fendall House garden
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 100

May 2, 2026
Annual Fun Run: 1 mile run fun for students of Patrick Henry and Polk Elementary schools
4643 Taney Ave to 5000 Polk Ave. Making a right on Lantham, following a left unto Polk Ave and back
6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 400
Road Closure:  APD/SHERRIFF'S  to assist with roadway needs and control traffic (remain accessible to local traffic)

May 2, 2026    
Charles Barrett Elementary School Carnival
Charles Barret Elementary School
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 200

May 3, 2026
“May The Fourth be with you you” 5K Run/ Walk and Kids 1 miler
Cameron Run Trail
12 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 200

May 8, 2026
Spring Carnival
Samuel Tucker Elementary School
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 300

May 9, 2026
Port City Moms 5k/10k
Holmes Run Trail
9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 200

May 9, 2026
Race the Perimeter
Tide Lock Park - small section near sand volleyball court
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 100

May 14, 2026
USPTO DAY
US Patent and Trade Office
12 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 1000

May 15, 2026
Bike to Work Day
100 block of N. Royal Street and the courtyard of Tavern Square.
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 300
Road Closure: 100 block of N. Royal Street between King and Cameron Streets

May 16, 2026
Tucker 5K
Cameron Station Linear Parkway & Holmes Run Parkway
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 275

May 16, 2026    
21st Annual Cinema Del Ray
On the field of the Mount Vernon Rec Center
Dusk - 10 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 300

May 17, 2026    
The Seventh Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style
Lower King Street and around Market Square
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 12,000
Road Closure: The event route will include the 200, 300, 400, and 500 blocks of King Street; the 100 blocks of North and South Fairfax St.; the 100 blocks of North and South Royal Street – essentially around Market Square; and the 100 blocks of North and South Pitt St.

May 24, 2026
Abourisk Wedding Ceremony
Robinson Landing Pier
1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 100

May 25, 2026
Wedding Farewell Brunch at the Alexandria Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park
12 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 50

May 30, 2026
Run with Haste
310 S Royal St (Duke-Royal) Wilkes Tunnel (Royal-Wilkes) Jones Point (Waterfront) Jones Point (Waterfront) Pioneer Mill Way - Strand St Duke St (Strand St-Royal St)
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 400

May 30, 2026
Wayne Street Block Party
Wayne St between E Oak and E Masonic View
2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Est. Attendance: 150

May 30, 2026
Health and Wellness 5K/10K
Ben Brenman Park, Holmes Run
7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Est. Attendance: 200