• 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

  • Fairfax City Earth Day Events Continue Through April 28

    Get involved and have fun being green in Fairfax City!

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  • Drug Takeback Day is April 27

    Police Department Accepts Rx, Over-the-Counter Drugs

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  • Fairfax History Day at Historic Blenheim on April 27

    Music, dance, blacksmithing, hayrides, 19th-century games and a brewmaster

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  • Curbside Leaf Collection Offered Tuesdays in April

    Please rake leaves to the curb by 7 am on collection days

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  • Enjoy Spotlight on the Arts in and around Fairfax

    Peace, Love, and Arts in 2019

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  • Rt. 123 Sidewalk Project Begins in May

    Northbound traffic detoured during sidewalk construction

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  • Offer Feedback, Ideas on the Proposed City Budget

    Review the proposed budget online use Connect2FairfaxCity to send your message and ideas

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  • Learn About, Respond To Issues With Connect2FairfaxCity

    Learn about and provide feedback on City Council agenda items and city issues

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  • Small Cell & Wireless Facility Guideline Available

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Meetings & Events

Apr
24

An Evening with… Dr. Ed Maibach

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Apr
24

What Do Americans Think About Climate Change, and What—If Anything—Do They Want to Do About It?

7:00 PM
Apr
25

Community Appearance Committee Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Apr
25

An Evening with Angie Thomas, Author of The Hate U Give

7:30 PM - 9:29 PM
Apr
26

Mason Day

All Day
Apr
26

Absentee Voting Begins for June Primary Today

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Apr
26

Bingo

7:00 PM
Apr
26

Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival

4/26/2019 7:00 PM - 5/12/2019
Apr
27

Document Shredding Event

7:00 AM - 10:59 AM
Apr
27

Fairfax History Day

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Apr
27

DEA National Drug Takeback Day

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Apr
27

Drug Takeback Day

10:00 AM - 1:59 PM
Apr
28

Earth Day Celebration

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Apr
29

Absentee Voting Available for June Primary

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Apr
29

Funday Monday

10:31 AM - 11:30 AM
Apr
30

Curbside leaf collection — Tuesdays in April

All Day
Apr
30

Absentee Voting Available for June Primary

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
May
01

Absentee Voting Available for June Primary

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Meetings & Events

May
01

Economic Development Authority Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
06

School Board Regular Meeting

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
May
07

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - Cancelled

7:00 PM
May
07

City Council work session

7:00 PM
May
08

Historic Fairfax City, Inc. monthly board meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
May
08

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
May
08

League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area — Fairfax City Unit meeting

7:15 PM
May
09

City of Fairfax Democratic Committee meeting

7:30 PM
May
13

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
May
14

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
May
15

Fairfax City Citizens for Smarter Growth meeting

7:00 PM - 7:59 PM
May
16

City of Fairfax Republican Committee meeting

7:30 PM
May
20

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) and School Board Joint Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
20

School Board Work Session

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
May
21

Commission for Women meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
28

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Jun
03

School Board Regular Meeting

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Jun
04

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

7:00 PM
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News

Come to the Fairfax City Senior Center Open House May 1

Come to the Fairfax City Senior Center Open House May 1
Community Bulletin: Drug Takeback Day is 4/27

Community Bulletin: Drug Takeback Day is 4/27
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Earth Day Events Continue Through April 28
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Community Bulletin
Route 50 Road Closure West of the City May Impact City Drivers 4/26-28

Route 50 Road Closure West of the City May Impact City Drivers 4/26-28
Transform 66: Traffic Pattern Changes at Route 123 and I-66 Starting On or About 4/18

Transform 66: Traffic Pattern Changes at Route 123 and I-66 Starting On or About 4/18
Family-Friendly Fairfax History Day Set for Saturday, 4/27

Family-Friendly Fairfax History Day Set for Saturday, 4/27

The Fun-Filled Day of Living History Includes Lively Music, Dance, Blacksmithing—Plus Hayrides, 19th-Century Games and a Brewmaster
Bike To Work Day 2019

Bike To Work Day 2019
Noise Wall Removal and Replacements on I-66 Near City Begin in April, May

Noise Wall Removal and Replacements on I-66 Near City Begin in April, May
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Curbside Leaf Collection Provided on Tuesdays in April

Despite filters on collection trucks, harmless dust may occur
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City of Fairfax Answers: Curbside Collection of Yard Debris, Heavy Debris
April is Spring Cleanup Month — and Spring Cleanup Day is 4/27

April is Spring Cleanup Month — and Spring Cleanup Day is 4/27
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