Events

“Life in Blue” Exhibition

14 Apr 2026 Feeling blue this winter? We can fix that!

"Life in Blue" is a mesmerizing group exhibition where this color reigns supreme, with every piece of artwork composed of at least 70% blue.

"Life in Blue" invites you to consider how a single, dominant color can shape perception and feeling.

Stacy C. Sherwood Center, Rotary Gallery, 3740 Blenheim Blvd.,  22030

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Spring Tree Giveaway

14 Apr 2026 Plant a free tree at home and help bring trees to your neighborhood!

Pat Rodio Park, 3800 Keith Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030

Tagged as: , Community & Special Events

Spring 2026 Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collection

14 Apr 2026 The city collects loose leaves and light yard debris every Tuesday in April (April 7, 14, 21 & 28). Place accepted debris — loose leaves, grass clippings, and flower/shrub clippings — at the curb by Tuesday morning. Tree limbs, branches, plastic bags, and large clumps of ornamental grasses are not accepted.

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Early Voting for the April 21, 2026, Special Election

14 Apr 2026 Early Voting begins on March 6, 2026, for the April 21, 2026, Special Election. In person early voting takes place at Fairfax City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays, and Saturdays, April 11 and 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more about how to vote early.

Fairfax City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, VA 22030

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We The People

15 Apr 2026 This traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture explores the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is in America and in the world, and the dramatic impact of the immigrant experience throughout Virginia’s history as people arrived from the four corners of the globe.

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St,, Fairfax, VA 22030

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Tagged as: , History & Heritage

Old Town Hall Performance Series - Trio Niche

17 Apr 2026 This trio brings to life the sounds of the salons of Jane Austen’s Bath and Thomas Jefferson’s White House, featuring music by composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Following the concert, we'll present City Arts Awards and celebrate with a champagne reception. This concert is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.

Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd.,  22030

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Spring Ephemerals Walk at Daniels Run Park

18 Apr 2026 Walk with a naturalist to explore early spring wildflowers at Daniels Run Park!

Daniels Run Park, 3723 Tedrich Blvd,  22030

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Historic Crafts!

18 Apr 2026 Come to Historic Blenheim to hone your skills and learn a variety of different crafts including how to craft wool, make bricks, and create candles. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. This is a City of Fairfax VA250th Commemoration program.

Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd.,  22030

Tagged as: , History & Heritage

Invasive Removal at Belle's Bird Sanctuary

19 Apr 2026 Join the city's Stewardship Coordinator for a special volunteer workday to remove invasive plants as part of the city's Spring Community Cleanup.

Belle's Bird Sanctuary, Chain Bridge Rd & Kenmore Dr,  22030

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