• Old Town Hall at night

    Old Town Hall

    This stately Colonial Revival building in the heart of Old Town Fairfax City hosts lots of community and private events.

  • Fairfax City Hall

    City Hall

    Our community starts here! Stop by to conduct business, sit in on a City Council meeting or join a board or commission.

  • The dancer sculpture in front of the Sherwood Center

    Stacy C. Sherwood Center

    Want a great family or date night? It’s all here (from free movies to concerts) at our gorgeous community center.

  • Summer sunflowers in a field at sunset at Van Dyck Park

    Van Dyck Park

    More than 90 percent of city residents live within a half-mile of a gorgeous park! The crown jewel: Van Dyck Park's 20 acres.

In the Spotlight

  • Firefighter Josh Shares Tips to Make Summer Swimming Safe and Fun

    Watch on YouTube

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  • Rock the Block! in Old Town Fairfax

    Eat, drink, dance, and celebrate on the fourth Fridays from May through October in Old Town Square

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  • Help for Federal Workers in Transition

    Resources are available for Fairfax City residents affected by federal government staffing and funding changes

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  • Discover Fairfax City Via the Fact Book

    Learn about your city through fascinating facts, figures, graphs, and images

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  • Carts are Coming in September!

    New trash and recycling carts are scheduled to be delivered to city refuse and recycling customers — more as the story develops!

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  • Check Out the Latest Parks & Rec Connected Magazine

    Keep recreation class and event information at your fingertips

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  • Want to Stay at Home as You Age? Join the Village!

    Find out how city volunteers can connect you with resources and help you build community

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Meetings & Events

Sep
08

Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board (HHCAB) meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep
12

Movies Under the Moon: Raya and the Last Dragon

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sep
15

Traveling Exhibit: "Virginians and the Vietnam War"

9/15/2025 11:00 AM - 10/27/2025 4:00 PM
Sep
19

Early Voting Begins - November 4, 2025 General and Special Elections

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sep
26

Rock the Block

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Oct
06

Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board (HHCAB) meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
11

Fall Festival

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct
13

Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day holiday closures (Commonwealth services only: General District Court, DMV Select)

All Day
Oct
13

Deadline to Register or Update Registration Information - 2025 General and Special Elections

11:59 PM
Oct
24

Deadline to Apply for a By-Mail Ballot - 2025 General and Special Elections

5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oct
24

Rock the Block

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Oct
25

Open for Early Voting - 2025 General & Special Elections

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct
28

Traveling Exhibit: "Found Frenemies: Hamilton and the Virginians

10/28/2025 11:00 AM - 12/9/2025 4:00 PM
Nov
01

Last Day to Vote Early in Person - 2025 General & Special Elections

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nov
03

Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board (HHCAB) meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nov
04

Election Day holiday closures (Commonwealth services only: General District Court, DMV Select)

All Day
Nov
04

November 4, 2025 General & Special Elections

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Nov
11

Veterans Day (observed) — city government closures, service information

All Day
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Meetings & Events

Sep
08

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Sep
09

City Council Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sep
16

Commission for Women meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep
17

Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep
22

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Sep
23

City Council Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sep
24

Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
13

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
14

City Council Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oct
21

Commission for Women meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct
22

Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
27

Human Services Committee meeting

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Oct
27

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
28

City Council Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Nov
10

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Nov
18

Commission for Women meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
18

City Council Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Nov
24

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
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News

Apply Now for FY 2026 Commission on the Arts Grants

Apply Now for FY 2026 Commission on the Arts Grants

Artists are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m. Sept. 12 for financial support for activities, events, presentations, or programs to be available to the public during fiscal year 2026.
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