• 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

  • Learn About, Respond To Issues With Connect2FairfaxCity

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

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  • Fire Station 33 Closes for Construction

    This will not affect fire and rescue services; Fire Station 3 remains open

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  • Drop Off School Supplies at City Fire Station

    Fire Department, firefighters support students in city schools — and you can help

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  • Rt. 123 Sidewalk Project Continues

    Periodic Lane Closures Anticipated through December

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  • E-Scooters, Dockless Mobility Arrive in Fairfax City

    Find out the 'why' and 'how' of e-scooters in Fairfax City

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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
Oct
14

Voter Registration Deadline for November Election is Today (in-person 5:00pm; Online 11:59 p.m.)

All Day
Oct
14

General District Court closed (Columbus Day, state holiday)

All Day
Oct
14

No DMV Select service (Columbus Day, state holiday)

All Day
Oct
14

Absentee Voting Available for November Election

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct
14

Funday Monday

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oct
15

Absentee Voting Available for November Election

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct
15

Commission on the Arts Monthly Meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
16

Absentee Voting Available for November Election

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct
16

Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
17

Absentee Voting Available for November Election

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct
18

Absentee Voting Available for November Election

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct
18

Bingo

7:00 PM
Oct
19

Community Farmers' Market

8:00 AM - 12:59 PM
Oct
19

Help the Homeless 5K Walk

8:30 AM - 11:59 AM
Oct
19

Walkabout Old Town Fairfax

10:00 AM - 11:59 AM
Oct
19

Animal Adoption Event

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Oct
20

Community Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - 1:59 PM
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Meetings & Events

Oct
14

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
15

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
15

Commission for Women meeting

7:00 PM - 8:59 PM
Oct
16

Fairfax City Citizens for Smarter Growth meeting

7:00 PM - 7:59 PM
Oct
21

School Board Work Session

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Oct
28

Human Services Committee meeting

7:00 PM - 8:59 PM
Oct
28

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
29

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Nov
04

School Board Regular Meeting

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Nov
05

City Council work session

7:00 PM
Nov
06

Economic Development Authority Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
07

City of Fairfax Democratic Committee meeting

7:30 PM
Nov
09

School Board Mid-Year Retreat

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Nov
11

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Nov
12

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Nov
18

School Board Work Session

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Nov
19

Commission for Women meeting

7:00 PM - 8:59 PM
Nov
20

Fairfax City Citizens for Smarter Growth meeting

7:00 PM - 7:59 PM
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News

Open House, Trick-or-Treat at Fairfax City Buildings 10/31

Open House, Trick-or-Treat at Fairfax City Buildings 10/31

Find out more about city services while trick-or-treating with your youngsters at City Hall, Fairfax Museum, Sherwood, Green Acres
Leaf Collection Notice: Autumn Leaf Collection Begins November 4

Leaf Collection Notice: Autumn Leaf Collection Begins November 4

Trucks Collect Throughout City by Set Routes Through 12/28
Q&A: E-Scooters and Dockless Mobility

Q&A: E-Scooters and Dockless Mobility
Possible Changes May Arise in City Glass Recycling; Curbside Collection Continues

Possible Changes May Arise in City Glass Recycling; Curbside Collection Continues
Transform 66: Changes Coming to I-66 Near Fairfax City

Transform 66: Changes Coming to I-66 Near Fairfax City
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Refuse and Recycling Tips: Don't Trash Liquids
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Tennis Court Construction to Continue Through Mid-November
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Political Signs: The 'Where' and 'How' of Posting Them
Fire Department Collects School Supplies for City Students

Fire Department Collects School Supplies for City Students
Local Health Department Expands Vital Records Access

Local Health Department Expands Vital Records Access
Connect2FairfaxCity Engages Citizens on City Issues

Connect2FairfaxCity Engages Citizens on City Issues
City of Fairfax Answers: Fairfax Water Tank at George Mason University

City of Fairfax Answers: Fairfax Water Tank at George Mason University
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