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Get ready for the season of pumpkins, Halloween decorations, turkey and...5K races! Whether you're a serious runner, a not-so serious runner, or just want a fun, less time consuming way to make an impact in your community, fall weekends in Alexandria are packed with road races that benefit nonprofits supporting a range of causes. 

Friends of Alexandria Archaeology is a non-profit associated with Alexandria Archaeology. We are an all-volunteer organization that began in 1986. Our mission is to develop a common movement for the appreciation and conservation of Alexandria Archaeology and its place in the continuity of human experience. 

Join the Family and Community Engagement Center at ACPS for this free parenting support group. Find out more information, by clicking here. 

If you are uninsured, living in the City of Alexandria, this free health fair will offer flu shots, glucose tests, blood pressure tests, BMI screenings and more valuable free health services. For more information, call: 703-746-4357 or email: [email protected]. 

Enjoy this arts festival featuring more than 200 artists. Find more information at: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=11047. 

The Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival will feature antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants and live music. For times and other information, please call: 703-746-3891 or click here to visit the Friendship Firehouse Festival page. 

This annual, multi-cultural family event celebrates and brings together the community in honor of Lenny Harris. For more details, please click here. 

Celebrate Father's Day with a free tour of Friendship Firehouse Museum. Children will receive a free fire hat and a firehouse photographer will be available to take photos. 

The 35th Annual Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival will feature fine arts, crafts, live entertainment and more! 60+ vendors will be on hand, selling jewelry, pet accessories, children's toys, pottery, clothing and much more. For further details, please click here. 

Enjoy pool games, learn pool safety and participate in a swimming assessment during Family Fun Night at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility. For more information, visit: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=10575. 

Enjoy craft food and beverages from the Mid-Atlantic as well as entertainment and games. For more information, please visit: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=10582. 

The GW 10k Classic is rescheduled for Sunday, May 3 at 8am at the US Patent & Trademark Office. The event includes a Military Family Expo and a discount for MOAA and Team RWB members. For more information, please visit: http://www.washingtonbirthday.net/race. 

The Nowruz Festival is a celebration of the Persian New Year. Festivities include music, dance, food and performances. Find out more at: http://nowruzfestival.org/. 

Learn more about the history of Alexandria's salt-glazed potters and create your own design! 

Bring your strollers and lace up your shoes to benefit Hole in the Wall Camp, a camp for children facing serious diseases. The 5k is followed by a family oriented party with live music from Rocknoceros. To learn more, visit: http://rocknstroller5k.com/ 

The Center for Alexandria’s Children is kicking off a registration drive for its Learn and Playgroup™ program, a unique playgroup experience for children ages 0-5 that supports language development and pre-literacy, promote

Join the City of Alexandria for this family focused fall event with scarecrow making, puppet shows, pony rides, facepainting, food, music and more! For more information, call: 703-746-5592. 

The Office of Historic Alexandria will commemorate the bicentennial of Alexandria's involvement in the War of 1812 with a community events including exhibits, food and cricket and yacht competitions. To learn more visit: https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/info/default.aspx?id=49310

Cinema Del Ray is holding a movie night on the fields of Mt. Vernon Rec. center at Mt. Vernon Ave and Commonwealth Ave. The movie night is sponsored by Jen Walker, McEnearney & Associates. For more information, visit: http://www.visitdelray.com/event-867887

The 7th Annual Del Ray Music Festival will feature music, food, and games. The festival will include a wide range of musical styles including reggae, jazz, blues, swing, folk, country, Celtic and rock. For more information, please visit: http://www.delraymusicfestival.com/about/

This concert will feature US Navy Band, County Current. Attendance is free. For more information, please call: 703-746-5592. 

SCAN will be hosting Croquet Day, a backyard BBQ style croquet tournament with fun for all ages! Anyone can play or watch. Find out more at: http://www.scanva.org/support-scan/upcoming-events/croquet-day/

Dive into Spring at Family Fun Night on Friday, May 16, 7-10 p.m. at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. Bring a pool float and the whole family for fun for all ages. Pool games include beach ball relays, water basketball and fun on the floating obstacle course.

The Big Meow

This event is hosted by Senior Services of Alexandria and is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at:http://seniorservicesalex.org/index.html