Come to One of the Alexandria City Community Cookout Events

Come and join the City of Alexandria at one or more of the 19 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) Annual Community Cookout events this spring and summer. Connect with neighbors and city resources while enjoying free food, games, activities and giveaways. 

ACPS representatives will also be present at these cookouts, providing information and resources for families. School and department leaders will be in attendance to meet with families, answer questions and share ways ACPS supports students throughout the year.

Here is a list of cookout dates, times and locations:

• Wed., May 6, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Ave.)
• Wed., May 13, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mason at Van Dorn Apartments (140 S. Van Dorn St.)
• Wed., May 20, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Ruby Tucker Center (300 Block of Tancil Crt.)
• Wed., May 27, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Brent Place (375 S. Reynolds St.)
• Wed., June 3, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Princess Square (400 North West St.)
• Wed., June 10, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Fairlington Presbyterian Church (3846 King St.)
• Wed., June 17, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Andrew Adkins (1200 Block of Wythe St.)
• Wed., June 24, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Sinclaire on Seminary Apartments, formerly Southern Towers (4900 Seminary Rd.)
• Wed., July 1, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Casa Chirilagua (4100 Mt. Vernon Ave.)

The City of Alexandria community cookouts were initiated by two dedicated RPCA staff members whose goal was to increase program participation and outreach to two of Alexandria’s most underserved communities.

As a result, what began as a small departmental project has grown into a major community initiative. Today, more than 50 City agencies and nonprofit organizations participate in the cookouts. These events have reached and served over 20,000 residents and are now proudly supported by the Office of the City Manager.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact michael.johnson@alexandriava.gov or call 703-898-5115, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available. Please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.

We look forward to seeing you this spring and summer to engage with the City of Alexandria and RPCA in this community-building event.