Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fiesta Fairfax, Oct. 4
Fiesta Fairfax returns to Old Town Square from 2-7 p.m. on Oct. 4. Enjoy cultural performances, music, dancing, food vendors, and educational exhibits highlighting the contributions and experiences of the Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx community.
Latin food vendors from around the DMV area will be there!
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Attend the Move Fairfax City Open House, Oct. 8
The city is developing a citywide safety action plan, conducting an Old Town Fairfax circulation study, and developing a pedestrian master plan.
Coordination of these plans will occur under the umbrella project name “Move Fairfax City.” Learn about the initiative at an open house from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the City of Fairfax Regional Library.
Take a brief survey and leave comments on a map on the Engage Fairfax page. Learn more.
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Public Reception for Colorburst Art Exhibit, Oct. 8
A free opening reception the The Rogue Art Project's latest exhibition, "Colorburst," will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd.
"Colorburst" is available to view during the center's regular hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Please call ahead. 703-385-1695.
Learn more.
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Fall Festival Returns to Old Town Fairfax Oct. 11
Welcome autumn at Fairfax City's 49th annual Fall Festival on Oct. 11, as 400+ vendors line the streets of Old Town Fairfax with arts and crafts, food from around the world, children’s activities, music, and more.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, stalls with an eye-popping variety of quality arts and crafts will line Main Street, University Drive, and Sager Avenue in Old Town Fairfax. Admission is free, and some activities (such as children’s rides) may require a fee.
Learn more.
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Learn to Put Worms to Work on Oct. 4
Council Reporter for Sept. 30 Meeting
 Pictured from left to right: Mayor Catherine Read and City Councilmembers Anthony Amos, Billy Bates, Stacy Hall, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Rachel McQuillen, and Thomas Peterson.
The city council held a meeting and work session on Sept. 30. View the Council Reporter. A summary is provided below.
Mayor Catherine Read presented proclamations acknowledging Sept. 15-Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month and October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pedestrian Safety Month in the City of Fairfax.
Consent Agenda
- Approved a resolution to reappropriate general/operating, capital, and enterprise funds carryover to Fiscal Year 2026 that were appropriated in FY 2025 and have not yet been spent as of June 30, 2025. The year-end adjustment to the general fund fell below the 1% threshold and did not require a public hearing.
- Introduced a draft ordinance amending various provisions in the city’s personnel ordinance relating to the treatment of accumulated contributions for non-vested participants. The ordinance proposes that if a non-vested participant does not elect either a lump-sum payment or a rollover within 90 days of separation, the city will automatically distribute the employee’s accumulated contributions after the 90-day period. The proposed changes will reduce the administrative burden on city staff. A public hearing will be held on Oct. 14.
- Appointed city resident Emilio Alanso to the Fairfax City Parks Foundation Board. Alanso’s appointment as the fifth director was the final step in the foundation becoming an independent organization.
- Appointed Nelson Stewart as the public safety employee representative alternate to the City of Fairfax Retirement Administrative Committee.
- Reappointed Robert Beaty to the Board of Architectural Review.
- Appointed Michael Breslin to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Appointed Michelle Nguyen to the Economic Development Authority.
- Appointed Derek Fuzzell to the Northern Virginia Community College Board.
- Appointed Tassos McCarthy to the Planning Commission.
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- Reappointed Jamil Ahmed to the Retirement Plan Administrative Committee.
Work Session
- Discussed an ordinance amending the city code pertaining to the prohibition on the possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof, in city buildings or facilities, on public property, or at permitted public events.
The proposed ordinance would align the city’s existing regulations prohibiting firearms in specified locations to more closely match those in Fairfax County by adding a prohibition where city-permitted events are occurring (and surrounding areas) and increasing the penalty for violations, as well as some technical amendments. A public hearing will be held on Oct. 14, with consideration on Oct. 28.
A city council work session is scheduled for Oct. 7. 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. Visit the city meetings website.
Share Your Priorities at the FY 2027 Budget Open House, Oct. 21
City residents and business owners are invited to attend an open house to provide feedback on budget priorities. The open house will be held 4-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Sherwood Center.
Attendees can speak directly with city staff and learn about city services. Feedback gathered during the event will help inform the mayor and city council.
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Join the Fall Community Cleanup, Oct. 26
Help Your Community by Serving on a Board or Commission
City leaders and staff work with members of the residential and business communities to build city policies, programs, and procedures.
Please consider volunteering your time and expertise on a city or regional board or commission. Join the hundreds of community members – many your friends and neighbors – to help make the city the place you want to live, work, and play in. Learn more.
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