Old Town Hall - Event Venue

Temporary Closure

This venue is closed for renovations (since April 2025).

Welcome to Old Town Hall, the perfect place for a wedding, party or meeting. Old Town Hall is located in the heart of the nationally recognized City of Fairfax Historic District at 3999 University Drive.

Adjacent to the Old Town Hall and historic Ratcliffe-Allison house are the Kitty Pozer Garden as well as Old Town Square. The Kitty Pozer Garden is a true oasis in downtown Fairfax which is beautifully adorned with perennials and shade trees. Old Town Square's upper patio can be reserved in conjunction with Old Town Hall for ceremonies and cocktail hours. The area is equipped with a splash pad, pergola, and patio furniture. Both locations provide perfect photo opportunities for your special event.

For more reservation information or to set up an appointment to view a venue, contact our team at rentalvenues@fairfaxva.gov. Appointments are highly encouraged to ensure you are able to see the space you are interested in.

Please note that all payments are due 60 days before your rental. If you are renting within 60 days of your rentals date, full payment will be due at the time of rental.

Deadline to submit rental applications for an upcoming month is on the 14th of the month prior. Applications sent after this deadline won't be considered unless they occur during public hours (i.e. applications for a December rental must be submitted by November 14th at the latest). You can submit rental applications up to two years in advance.

Building History

Built in 1900 by Joseph E. Willard, the hall was presented to the Town of Fairfax in 1902. Willard, the son of a Confederate spy and a Union officer, served as lieutenant governor of Virginia and ambassador to Spain. His mother – “commissioned” by J.E.B. Stuart as his honorary aide-de-camp, with the rank of major – had been arrested for passing information to the Confederates, and met her future husband while in prison.

The hall immediately became the center of Fairfax social life. Although neo-classical in style, the hall tastefully combines Tuscan order columns with Federal-style details, such as the fanlight window over the front doors and the round-headed gabled dormers.

Photos and Generic Diagrams

Main Floor

Main Floor Capacity: 150 people
Upper Level Capacity: 100 people

Imagine your event in the timeless Old Town Hall! Diagrams below are examples of setups for Old Town Hall. We can work with you to create the perfect setup for your rental.

See how others have used the space for their events on our Old Town Hall Pinterest page.

Main Floor Photos

Main Floor Diagrams

Upper Level Photos

Upper Level Diagrams

Outdoor Photos

Upper Patio at Old Town Square

10415 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030

The Upper Patio at Old Town Square may only be reserved in conjunction with the Old Town Hall on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays after 6:00 p.m.

The Upper Patio must be rented for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of two hours. This space can be used for ceremonies, cocktail hour, and other extensions of your event.

The area will be stanchioned off (stanchions provided by the City of Fairfax). While the upper patio will be blocked off for your private event, please note that this is a public park and can not be closed off as a whole for private events.

If alcohol will be consumed, a banquet license must be obtained from the State of Virginia and posted at the bar areas. Bottles, cups, and containers made of glass are not permitted on the Upper Patio.

None of the City of Fairfax tables or chairs may be used outside except for the 3’ round cocktail tables.

More information about the Old Town Square Park

About the Upper Patio

Upon completion of an extensive public process, the City Council approved a design for the Kitty Pozer Garden sitting next to Old Town Hall on the block bound by Main Street, University Drive, North Street and Old Lee Highway. The resulting approved project also included improvements to the East Street parking lot and the construction of the North Street pedestrian barrier.

Old Town Square sits adjacent to the historic Old Town Hall in the heart of Old Town Fairfax. This new addition to the City enhances the downtown area with its visual appeal and wonderful features, as well as plays host to many city events. Blending the old with the new, Old Town Square features some of the traditional loved landmarks of the downtown area such as Kitty Pozer Garden and the Fairfax Rotary clock, along with a new splash pad, cascade water feature, pergola, McCandlish Memorial Garden and much more.

View the Old Town Square Park Resolution(PDF, 78KB).