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01 Sep 2025 The entire month of September, the City of Fairfax invites you to “Get There Differently” by trying a new way to get around—ride CUE, take Metro, bike, walk, or carpool. Even one trip makes a difference. Join the movement and take the challenge!

Tagged as: , Community & Special Events

Acorn & Nut Collection

01 Sep 2025 Help grow future forests by collecting nuts and acorns for donation to the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Fairfax City Composting Center - City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St, 22030

Tagged as: , Volunteer

"COLORBURST" Art Exhibition

02 Sep 2025 Colorburst showcases artistic creations across all genres, unified by their emphasis on bold and vibrant colors as the primary thematic element. Carefully curated by The Rogue Art Project, this exhibition features powerful interpretation of color realized through a diverse array of materials, spanning the spectrum from realism to abstraction. EnChroma eyewear available. Open during business hours.

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

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Early Voting for the September 9, 2025 Special Election

02 Sep 2025 Early voting for the Special Election to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives (11th District) begins July 25 and ends September 6. Early voting in person takes place at Fairfax City Hall weekdays from 8:30am - 5pm, and on Saturdays August 30 and September 6. Learn more at www.FairfaxVA.gov/Vote.

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

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Tagged as: , Elections

Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House Tours

13 Sep 2025 Come to the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, built in 1807, to learn about life in Fairfax City over the last 200 years through the stories of the many families who lived there. Located on 10386 Main St. in Fairfax City, the tour will last 45-60 minutes and take visitors through all rooms on the first level of the house. Tours are from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and there is public parking within 5 minutes.

Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, 10386 Main Street, 22030

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Tagged as: , History & Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Month

15 Sep 2025 Celebrate and honor the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities from September 15 - October 15 with a variety of events!

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Virginia & the Vietnam War

15 Sep 2025 Virginia & the Vietnam War will explore the choices, perspectives, and experiences of Virginians during the Vietnam War era to help facilitate untapped understandings about this tumultuous time.

The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center will be displaying this traveling exhibit from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture from September 15 - October 27.

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Tagged as: , History & Heritage

Founding Frenemies

27 Oct 2025 Virginians were among Alexander Hamilton's most influential allies and his worst enemies. Hamilton’s relationships with these Virginians helped shape the character of the United States, its founding institutions, and patterns of civil discourse still felt today.

This traveling exhibit will be located at the Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center from October 27 - December 8.

Tagged as: , History & Heritage