• 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 Scheduled for August 17

    Meet your new furr-ever friend Saturday — or, if you can't wait, today!

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  • Free Hands-on Scooter Demo August 20

    Try e-scooters in a relaxed atmosphere on Reb Street in Mosby Woods; open to the public age 18+

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  • Drop Off School Supplies at City Fire Stations

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

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  • Fairfax Students: Ride CUE, Connector for Free

    Free Student Bus Pass Available for All Fairfax Middle & High School Students

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  • Be an Election Officer: Support Elections, Earn $150

    Find out more about how you can help your community at the polls

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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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  • Message Alert System Delivers City News and Information

    Select the categories you want for message delivery by email, text, or app

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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
Aug
18

Mason Move-in (early arrival)

All Day
Aug
18

Community Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - 1:59 PM
Aug
19

Fall semester begins at Northern Virginia Community College

All Day
Aug
19

Funday Monday

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Aug
19

The Crossing HOA meeting

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Aug
20

E-Scooter Demo

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Aug
20

Commission on the Arts Monthly Meeting

7:00 PM
Aug
21

Mason Move-in (first-year students)

All Day
Aug
21

Chancery Square HOA meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aug
23

Rock The Block

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Aug
23

Bingo

7:00 PM
Aug
24

Mason Move-in (upper-level, transfer students)

All Day
Aug
24

Community Farmers' Market

8:00 AM - 12:59 PM
Aug
24

Kidz Korner

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Aug
24

"Col. Sharpe and the Creation of the Bureau of Military Information"

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Aug
25

Community Farmers' Market

10:00 AM - 1:59 PM
Aug
26

Fall semester begins at George Mason University

All Day
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Meetings & Events

Sep
03

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - CANCELLED

7:00 PM
Sep
03

City Council work session

7:00 PM
Sep
04

Environmental Sustainability Committee Retreat

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
04

Economic Development Authority Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep
05

City of Fairfax Democratic Committee meeting

7:30 PM
Sep
09

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Sep
09

School Board Regular Meeting

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sep
10

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Sep
11

Historic Fairfax City, Inc. monthly meeting

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sep
11

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

7:15 PM
Sep
12

The Office of Elections is Closed for Training

All Day
Sep
16

School Board Work Session

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sep
17

Commission for Women meeting

7:00 PM - 8:59 PM
Sep
18

Fairfax City Citizens for Smarter Growth meeting

7:00 PM - 7:59 PM
Sep
19

City of Fairfax Republican Committee meeting

7:30 PM
Sep
23

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 PM
Sep
24

City Council meeting

7:00 PM
Oct
01

City Council work session

7:00 PM
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News

Road Closure in Effect for Rock the Block 8/23

Road Closure in Effect for Rock the Block 8/23
Fire Department Collects School Supplies for City Students

Fire Department Collects School Supplies for City Students
Q&A: E-Scooters and Dockless Mobility; Scooter Demo Set for 8/20

Q&A: E-Scooters and Dockless Mobility; Scooter Demo Set for 8/20
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
Route 123 Sidewalk Project News: Lane Closures Anticipated September-December

Route 123 Sidewalk Project News: Lane Closures Anticipated September-December
Massey Building Demolition Expected to Continue Through Spring 2020

Massey Building Demolition Expected to Continue Through Spring 2020
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