February 2026 Community Events

Family Program - Alexandria Black History Museum 

Sat., Feb. 28, 2026, 11 a.m.–noon

Alexandria Black History Museum (902 Wythe St.) 

Join authors Jeff Gottesfeld and Michelle Y. Green, along with illustrator Kim Holt, for a free family program at the Alexandria Black History Museum. They will present their new book, “Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike for Library Reading Equality.” This event is perfect for families with children in second grade and up. Enjoy a book reading, learn about its inspiration, participate in a question and answer session, and get your copy of the book signed. Light refreshments will be served.

Upcoming Joint City Council/School Board Work Session and School Board Meetings 

Wed., March 4, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Thu., March 5, 2026 at 6 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sat., March 7, 2026, 12:15 p.m.

Old Town Alexandria (300 King St.)

Held annually on the first Saturday in March, the parade has grown to be the largest one-day event in Old Town Alexandria. Featuring bagpipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups and a host of other musicians and performers. It is a fantastic day to spend with family or friends.