• 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

Aug
30

"Build Your Own Rain Barrell" Workshop

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sep
01

Labor Day — city government closures, services

All Day
Sep
01

Labor Day Car Show

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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
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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.
Invasive Plant Removal Starts June 9 in Two City Parks

Invasive Plant Removal Starts June 9 in Two City Parks

Visitors will see browning vines and dead woody debris in Van Dyck and Kutner parks during the summer months; the city will implement safety precautions
Leadership is a Partnership: Join a Board or Commission

Leadership is a Partnership: Join a Board or Commission

Join city leaders and staff to build the community in which you want to live, work, and play — now and into the future.
Resources for Residents Affected by Federal Government Staffing Changes

Resources for Residents Affected by Federal Government Staffing Changes

Fairfax City residents and their households are eligible for many Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Virginia state, and federal services and programs under any circumstance, including the recent and possibly ongoing changes in employement due to federal staffing and funding changes.
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