Free events in Alexandria, VA

Browse and bring home fresh produce while supporting the local community. This event is located in the GIANT parking lot.

Rescheduled due to weather, this neighborhood-wide mega yard sale returns to Potomac West. Residents from Warwick Village and nearby communities can participate at no cost, and young entrepreneurs are welcome to set up shop. Select locations will collect food donations for ALIVE!, letting visitors search for great finds while giving back. Participants may register to be included on the official sale map and featured in event promotions. A rain date is planned if conditions are unfavorable.

Enjoy a relaxed LGBTQ+ community brunch at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant, organized by Go Gay DC. Mingle on the enclosed front patio, meet new people, and make introductions easy with provided name tags. Attendance is free, and each person simply orders from the menu or chooses the all-you-can-eat buffet that includes a drink and dessert for $14.99, then pays individually. Casual attire is welcome. A small group of around ten attendees is expected, and friends and allies are welcome. Free advance registration helps the organizers plan for an accurate guest count. This gathering is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow and is limited to ages 18 and over. Bring a valid ID if you plan to drink alcohol. Freddie’s is smoke free inside, with an outdoor area available for smokers, and has been recognized by Washington Blade readers as Best Virginia Bar. Parking is typically available on nearby residential side streets. Go Gay DC leader TJ Flavell will be there to greet attendees.

Mark International Coworking Week with a full week of no-cost workspace at Expansive. Spend five days working in shared offices, meeting local professionals, and getting to know the community. This event suits freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, students, and anyone seeking a fresh setting for productivity. Expect complimentary access to coworking areas throughout the week, plus opportunities to network, light refreshments, games, and other community activities. Guided tours are offered each day. Participants may also enter a drawing for one free month of coworking at their nearest Expansive location. Explore what Expansive provides and see why many professionals choose it as a home base for their work.

A quick competition designed to get rated for IFPA. Entry is free. Qualifying uses a single ball on a single game, and the top 10 percent advance to finals, where a full game is played. The winner receives $1.

Central Place Plaza becomes a welcoming spot to shop directly from local producers, with tables full of seasonal fruits and vegetables, small-batch foods, and handcrafted treats. Presented in collaboration with FRESHFARM, a nonprofit that supports sustainable agriculture and expands access to nutritious food in the Mid-Atlantic, the market offers fresh finds and a chance to connect with the community.

Set aside a few relaxed hours to stitch and socialize with a welcoming group of creatives. Bring a handwork project and enjoy friendly conversation while you make progress. There is no fee and no reservation is needed, and everyone is welcome. Attendees often work on slow stitching, needle felting, sketching, needlepoint, or finishing a binding, and the variety can spark new ideas. Due to limited space, this gathering is for handwork only and does not accommodate machine projects at this time.

Game Night Live Trivia brings a welcoming trivia night to Aslin Beer Co - Alexandria where there is no cost to play and no deep trivia expertise required. The format features two separate games, each made up of three rounds inspired by familiar game shows. The mix goes beyond standard question-and-answer prompts, with jumbled-word puzzles, picture-based challenges, and more. Players can test their knowledge in a friendly setting and compete for prizes.