• 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

  • Animal Adoption Event June 15

    Find your next furry friend with the help of the city's Animal Control and Animal Shelter Office!

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  • Take the 5-Minute Survey by June 14!

    Help the city develop the next Two-Year Transportation Program by taking an online survey

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  • Fairfax City Dog Park is Open!

    Ribbon-cutting and grand opening at Furfax Fido Fest June 15

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  • Spend Independence Day With Friends in Fairfax City!

    Events on July 4 include a hometown parade, fireworks, music, history, and more!

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  • Small Cell Antennas & Wireless Facilities

    Click here for guidelines, applications, and more

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  • Rt. 123 Sidewalk Project Underway

    Northbound traffic detoured during sidewalk construction through spring 2020

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  • City Council Adopts FY 2019-20 Budget

    Invests in critical initiatives: economic development, transportation, governance, safe neighborhoods

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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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Meetings & Events

May
12

"Sewing on the Homefront: World War II Quilts"

5/12/2019 9:00 AM - 10/20/2019 5:00 PM
Jun
04

Exhibition: "Clara Barton and the Missing Soldier's Office."

6/4/2019 10:00 AM - 7/31/2019 3:00 PM
Jun
18

Historic Blenheim, special closure date

6/18/2019 - 6/19/2019
Jun
18

Commission on the Arts Monthly Meeting

7:00 PM
Jun
19

Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Meeting

7:00 PM
Jun
20

Hometown Thursdays

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Jun
21

Bingo

7:00 PM
Jun
22

Community Farmers' Market

8:00 AM - 12:59 PM
Jun
22

"Frank Stringfellow: 'Severely Tried and Never Found Wanting""

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jun
23

Community Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - 1:59 PM
Jun
24

Funday Monday

10:31 AM - 11:30 AM
Jun
27

Community Appearance Committee Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Jun
28

Rock The Block

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Jun
28

Bingo

7:00 PM
Jun
29

Document Shredding Event

7:00 AM - 10:59 AM
Jun
29

Community Farmers' Market

8:00 AM - 12:59 PM
Jun
29

Hands-Only CPR Class

9:00 AM
Jun
29

Kidz Korner

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Meetings & Events

Jun
18

Commission for Women Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jun
19

Fairfax City Citizens for Smarter Growth meeting

7:00 PM - 7:59 PM
Jun
20

City of Fairfax Republican Committee meeting

7:30 PM
Jun
24

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Jun
25

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Jul
02

City Council work session

7:00 PM
Jul
02

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - CANCELLED

7:00 PM
Jul
03

Economic Development Authority Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul
08

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Jul
09

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Jul
10

Historic Fairfax City, Inc. monthly meeting

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jul
10

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

7:15 PM
Jul
17

Fairfax City Citizens for Smarter Growth meeting

7:00 PM - 7:59 PM
Jul
18

City of Fairfax Republican Committee meeting

7:30 PM
Jul
22

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Jul
23

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Aug
01

City of Fairfax Democratic Committee meeting

7:30 PM
Aug
07

Economic Development Authority Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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News

Residential Rentals: What You Need to Know

Residential Rentals: What You Need to Know
Hands-Only CPR Class Offered June 29

Hands-Only CPR Class Offered June 29
Massey Building Demolition Expected to Continue Through Spring 2020

Massey Building Demolition Expected to Continue Through Spring 2020
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Fairfax City Council Adopts Budget For Fiscal Year 2019-20

City invests in economic development, transportation, governance and safe neighborhoods, among critical initiatives

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City of Fairfax Answers: Curbside Collection of Yard Debris, Heavy Debris
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