Due to extreme heat, the Independence Day Parade and the Fairfax Museum's open house/lawn party are canceled. Attendee and staff safety is our priority. The Evening Show remains on: gates open 7:30 p.m., show starts 8 p.m., fireworks approx. 9:30 p.m. Shuttle service begins 7 p.m. from GMU's Rappahannock River Parking Deck and Woodson High School.
Trash: No collection July 3–4. Thu & Fri routes collected July 2.| CUE Bus: July 3: Sunday schedule. July 4: No service; shuttles run for fireworks.| Closed: City offices, courts, DMV Select July 3–4. Fairfax Museum and Historic Blenheim closed July 3, open July 4.
Next date: Friday, December 04, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and support local artisans during the first two weekends of December in Downtown Fairfax! Each weekend features a rotating lineup of talented craft vendors—so there’s always something new to explore.
As you shop, enjoy festive live entertainment and holiday cheer throughout the market!
30+ local artisans and vendors will be showcasing their crafts and goods throughout the weekend.
Please refer to the Entertainment Schedule for the Festival of Lights and Carols.
Event cancelled on Sunday only due to weather conditions.
Grab your holiday selfie with Santa at the Holiday Market! Photos are free. Please bring your own camera.
Dress your pup up and snap a picture with Santa at the Holiday Market! Other animal friends are welcome to take their photos with Santa too. Paws and Claus is a free event. Please remember to bring your own camera.
Old Town Square, 10415 North St., 22030, View Map
10415 North St. , 22030
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