Friday, Dec. 22 — Christmas Eve, observed

• Closed at noon: City government offices
• Closed all day: DMV Select, General District Court, Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, Historic Blenheim
• CUE Bus: regular service
• Refuse and recycling service: Friday route collected as usual
  
  

Saturday, Dec. 23

• Closed: Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, Historic Blenheim
• CUE Bus: regular service until service ends at 7 p.m.
  
  

Sunday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve

• Closed: Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
• CUE Bus: no service
  
  

Monday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day

• Closed: City government offices, DMV Select, General District Court, Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
  
• CUE Bus: modified weekday service
• Refuse and recycling service: no service — Monday and Tuesday routes collected on Tuesday, Dec. 26
  

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Fairfax City is replacing about 25 feet of sewer pipe on Rt. 123/Chain Bridge Road at the intersection of Armstrong Street.

Construction will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, and work is expected to last about two weeks (weather permitting).

Traffic lanes will be closed as needed, and on-site workers will direct drivers through the work area. Expect delays and consider alternate routes during this time.

The Council Reporter for the Dec. 12 meeting and work session includes staff reports, presentations, and video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter.

A city council meeting is slated for Jan. 9. View the agenda (subject to change). Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

The George Snyder Trail will be discussed during the Jan. 9 work session.

The Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 8. 

Use the Major Development Projects Map to see what projects are being considered, reviewed, approved, and under construction.

View map.

Schematic designs of the new Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center will be presented during two public meetings in January.

• 9 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 13, Sherwood Center
• 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 18, virtual meeting (link to be shared later)

Learn more at Engage Fairfax.

Fairfax City Flex Card is a community e-gift card exclusively redeemable at more than 40 participating businesses in Fairfax City.

Use the Flex Card at participating restaurants, salons, spas, and local retailers.

Purchase a Flex Card for friends and family who enjoy shopping locally. To purchase a card or register your business for the program, please visit the Fairfax City Flex Card website!

Watch a video about Flex Card.

Find fun things to do in Fairfax City. 

Watch the Minute. 

Find more events and meetings on the city calendar.

Fairfax City residents, businesses and friends have many opportunities to help families in need and spread holiday joy by participating in local charitable-giving programs. 

View the list.

The City of Fairfax and Inova Blood Donor Services are holding a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Fire Station 3, located at 4801 University Drive.  

Donors will receive a fun, holiday-themed shirt. 

Register to book your preferred time. Use code 8540.

Receive free fire safety training on how to use fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and calling 911, courtesy of the City of Fairfax Fire Department and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department.

Classes are offered at 9 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6 at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Dr.

Read the police department’s daily crime and weekly arrest reports. 

New crime map.

Explore job opportunities with the police department