Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
Trick or treaters are invited to visit Fairfax City facilities during the day on Tuesday to collect some goodies. Costumes are encouraged.
Fairfax City knows how to party until the vampires go home. Here are some activities for Halloween celebrants citywide.
Got snapshots of your Halloween decorations in Fairfax City? Submit them to Patch for our 2023 Haunted House Gallery.
Pumpkin season has arrived. Here's where to pick up a pumpkin and enjoy fall fun near Fairfax City.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
City of Fairfax and Fairfax County government offices and other services will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Fairfax City.
Here are the closures to know for the July 4 holiday and events around Fairfax City.
P.J. Skidoos restaurant is taking reservations for a limited number of spots in its parking lot to watch Sunday's fireworks display.
Here's the history behind the day to honor the American flag. Plus rules for displaying Virginia's flag on Flag Day 2023.
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Fairfax City, meet Erik.
City of Fairfax is partnering with Mount Calvary Baptist Church for an inaugural event to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Due to a shortage of licensed pyrotechnicians, the evening fireworks show will be held on July 2 at Fairfax High School's Stalnaker Stadium.
As we remember U.S. military personnel on Memorial Day, various facilities and services will be closed or modified for the holiday.
Patriot Harley-Davidson and the Fairfax VA Chapter, Harley Owners are hosting the weekend-long Ride of the Patriots.
Can Catholics eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s what the Catholic Diocese of Arlington has to say.
Readers share their photos capturing spring's arrival around Fairfax City for the 2023 Patch Spring Gallery.
The Monday holiday will prompt closures in the City of Fairfax and across Fairfax County.
Don't wait until the last minute to make your Valentine's Day reservation at Fairfax City’s best local restaurants.
See how the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday will affect parks and recreation, libraries, and more in Fairfax City and Fairfax County.
Looking for a fun way to celebration New Year's Eve in Fairfax City? We've got you covered.
New Year's Eve and Day fall on a weekend, which means some closures will happen on the observed holiday Monday.
If you have a live Christmas tree, collections are coming up for City of Fairfax and Fairfax County collection customers.
Fairfax City residents have a variety of choices — some family-friendly — of how they can celebrate New Year's Eve.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Safeway, Giant and Amazon Fresh in Fairfax City.
Christmas Day is coming, and many shipping deadlines have passed. Malls across Northern Virginia are open for last-minute shopping.
As Christmas falls on a weekend, various schedule changes will happen on the holiday and surrounding days in Fairfax City.
Patch readers from Fairfax City share photos of their beloved pets enjoying the season for the 2022 Holiday Pet Gallery.
Submit a photo of your beloved dog, cat, ferret or other pet to be included in the 2022 Patch Holiday Pet Gallery.
If your family is looking or a holiday meal out or food packages to take home, here's what local restaurants are offering.
Fairfax City children have plenty of opportunities to meet and have their photo taken with Santa Claus this holiday season.
The holiday season in Fairfax City is the perfect time to enjoy tree lightings, holiday parades and light displays.
Businesses in the City of Fairfax are participating in an Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26.
Plenty of local retailers are selling Christmas trees, but if you want to choose and cut one yourself, you may have to drive a little bit.
Black Friday is Nov. 25. Find out which stores are closed on Thanksgiving and when they plan to reopen.
Here are the Thanksgiving and Black Friday schedule changes to expect around Fairfax City, plus events around the holiday.
More than 200 craft and food venders will be returning to the City of Fairfax for the 36th Annual Holiday Craft Show Saturday and Sunday.
This year's Toys for Tots campaigns are underway in many states. Here's how you can help make a Fairfax City child's holiday special.