Mark Your Calendars!
Saturday, May 3
RecFest @ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
Get ready for a day packed with excitement as we showcase everything recreation has to offer! From games and sports to arts and nature activities, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, live music from a DJ, interactive experiences, and special features from other City of Alexandria departments.
Whether you’re looking to try something new, connect with the community, or just have fun, RecFest 2025 is the place to be. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and join us for a day of discovery, play, and adventure!
Scroll down below for more details on activities, entertainment, and special guests.
We’ll see you at RecFest!
Event Details
Ongoing Activities (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Arts & Crafts for all ages
Bounce House #1 for ages 2-5
Bounce House #2 for ages 6-10
Face Painting for all ages
Lawn Games Alley for all ages
Eagle Boot Camp Training for 12 & up
GaGa Ball for all ages
Sensory Mobile by Nannie J Lee Rec Center for all ages
Main Stage Performances
10 a.m. Yoga Demo for all ages
10:30 a.m. Jazzercise Demo by Cameron Hall for 18 & up
11 a.m. Group Fitness by Rodney Bates for 18 & up
11:30 a.m. Charles Houston Cheer team
12 p.m. Patrick Henry Cheer team
1 p.m. Line Dance Demo by Susan Prats for all ages
1:30 p.m. Musical Performance by Mark Evans
Interactive Games
10 a.m.: Bingo for all ages
10:30 a.m.: Track & Field Events for ages 6-12
11 a.m.: Dodgeball for ages 6-12
11:30 a.m.: Kickball for all ages
12 p.m.: Giant Volleyball for all ages
12:30 p.m.: Knockout for 12 & up
Participants & Vendors
Participants & Vendors
- Department of Community & Human Services
- Historic Alexandria
- Alexandria Library
- Transportation & Environmental Services
- Senior Services Alexandria
- Parent Teacher Association of Patrick Henry School
- Chrysalis Development Group
- Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association
- Washington Metropolitan Philharmonics
- Court Services
- Mobile Art Lab
- Torpedo Factory
- Charles Houston Recreation Center
- Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
- Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility
- Nannie J Lee Recreation Center
- Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
- Park Planning
- PARKnerships
- Classes & Camps
- Gasha Nova
- Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- Y-Help
- Simpson’s Aquatics
- Advantage Tennis
- Silver Knights Chess Academy
- Learn Now Music
- Play-Well TEKnologies
- WeAquatics
- Jazzercise
- Spark Field House
- Cyberteck Academy
- Mark Evans Music
- Likely
- Bad Monkey Ice Cream
- District Small Bites
