Attend the Festival of Lights and Carols, Dec. 7
Come listen to live holiday music, enjoy s’mores, hot cider, activities, and more from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 in Old Town Square (10415 North St.). The tree lighting ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. Carol with us as we ring in the holiday season.
Performance Schedule
Noon - Daniels Run Singers from Daniels Run Elementary School and The Fairfax Choral Society Youth Choirs
1 p.m. - UUCF Handbell Choir and the UUCF Choir
2 p.m. - George Mason University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble
3 p.m. - Girl Scouts of Fairfax City
4 p.m. - Metropolitan School of the Arts
5 p.m. - Vienna-Falls Chorus
Don't miss the annual Holiday Market, which runs Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15 in Old Town Square. The market is open 5-8 p.m. Fridays, noon-6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Learn more.
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 Visit Fairfax City Resolve on the city website.
City Government Closures: Dec. 6
City of Fairfax government offices will close from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, for the Employee Recognition Luncheon.
- DMV Select will close at 11:45 a.m. for the day.
- Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center will close from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Historic Blenheim will be closed all day.
The following buildings/services will remain open:
- General District Court in the City Hall Annex
- Green Acres Center
- Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
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Council Reporter for the Dec. 3 Work Session
The Council Reporter for the Dec. 3 special meeting and work session includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter. A summary of the work session is listed below.
Special Meeting
- City Council convened a closed meeting to conduct interviews for boards and commissions and to discuss appointments to boards and commissions.
- City Council approved the introduction of a resolution for the reappropriation of general funds in the amount of $5,000,0000 within the approved FY2025 budget. The funds will be allocated to the Economic Development Office. A public hearing will be held Dec. 10.
Work Session
- City Council discussed the 2025 Legislative Program with Senator Saddam Salim and Delegate David Bulova. The legislative program is assembled annually to inform the city’s delegation of policy statements and priorities the city would like considered. View the presentation.
- City Council received an update from the city’s Environmental Sustainability Committee. The ESC presented an overview of their current areas of focus and provided recommendations on actions the city can take in the near future to protect and enhance the city’s air, water, land, urban forest, and human health, as it pertains to the natural environment and sustainability initiatives. View the presentation.
- City Council discussed ranked-choice voting. The information provided described what ranked-choice voting is, how ranked-choice voting works, the steps and procedures involved in implementing ranked-choice voting for the City of Fairfax, and when election results can be expected. View the presentation.
- City Council discussed the process to change the City Charter to allow four-year staggered terms.
- City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program. View the presentation.
A city council meeting is slated for Dec. 10. 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.
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Intro to State Government Contracting, Jan. 22
Virginia buys goods and services totaling more than $6 billion every year. This free workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. on Jan. 22 will educate small, woman, and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments.
The workshop will be held at WillowWood Plaza, 10300 Eaton Place, Fairfax, in the large conference room. Spots are limited; register today.
The workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process (the eVA system) and the benefits of SWaM certification. The featured guest speaker is Chris Tran Ley, business services manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.
This event is being held by the Fairfax City Office of Procurement Services, Fairfax Water Procurement, and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.
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 We have identified five transportation projects to consider for outside funding. If approved and funded, the projects would be developed over the next 10 years. We need your feedback on whether these are the right priorities.
- Fairfax Circle Intersection Evaluation
- Main Street/Lyndhurst Dr/Trapp Road Intersection Concept Development
- Bicycle Route Wayfinding Plan + Implementation
- Vienna Metrorail Station North Side Improvements (with WMATA)
- Residential Sidewalk Feasibility
Please use the interactive map on Engage Fairfax to weigh in on whether these projects meet the community’s needs. Once the list of proposed projects is adopted in the Two-Year Transportation Program, high-level conceptual plans for each project will be developed.
How to Use the Interactive Map
- The light blue circles indicate the location of the proposed projects. Information about a project will display when you click/tap on blue circle.
- You may place a pin to indicate "I like this," "I don't like this," and "Consider adding this." You may include a comment with any of the pin types.
- Select New Pin, choose the pin type, add your comment, and drag the pin to the location on the map that corresponds to your feedback.
- Alternatively, you can share your feedback by using the comments tool.
The community will have another opportunity to evaluate the projects before City Council votes to submit these projects for regional, state, and federal funding consideration.
 Fairfax City Parks and Recreation partners with Fairfax City Public Schools to assist families in need. Donations of gifts, money, wrapping paper, and more are accepted through Dec. 8. Other charitable giving opportunities are available on the city website.
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