What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2022 In Mount Vernon Area

MOUNT VERNON, VA — Various closings and schedule changes will be in place for the Thanksgiving holiday in the Mount Vernon area.

County government, schools and other services will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24 as well as Black Friday, Nov. 25. Services like transit will be open with modified schedules.

On Thanksgiving morning, join the Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce for its second annual CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot. The race begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the Kingstowne Center Walmart. Runners and spectators are also invited to bring canned goods for local food banks.

In the City of Alexandria, the Alexandria Turkey Trot returns on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. at George Washington Middle School. This five-mile race in the Del Ray neighborhood draws thousands of participants, including some of the East Coast's top elite runners. It also benefits ALIVE, which provides food and other assistance to Alexandrians in need.

After Thanksgiving, George Washington's Mount Vernon will offer its Mount Vernon by Candlelight tours on Nov. 25 and 26 and other dates during the holiday season. The tours explore holiday traditions from the 18th century and other holiday festivities.

Below are the openings and closures to know for the Thanksgiving holiday around Mount Vernon:

Fairfax County government offices: Closed on Nov. 24 and 25.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed Nov. 23 to 25.

Community centers: Fairfax County's Neighborhood and Community Services community centers will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 and reopen Monday, Nov. 28.

Courts: Fairfax County courts close at noon on Nov. 23 and are closed Nov. 24 and 25.

Department of Motor Vehicles: All DMV customer service centers are typically closed on Thanksgiving.

Fairfax Connector: Fairfax Connector will have Sunday service on Nov. 24 and holiday weekday service on Nov. 25. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector.

George Washington's Mount Vernon: Open daily, including on Thanksgiving.

Libraries: All Fairfax County Public Library locations will be closed on Nov. 24 and 25.

Metro: Metrorail will run on a Sunday holiday schedule on Nov. 24 from 7 a.m. to midnight. On Nov. 25, Metrorail will run on a regular weekday schedule from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Metrobus will be on a Sunday schedule on Nov. 24.

Post offices: Closed on Nov. 24.

Recreation centers: Fairfax County recreation centers are closed on Nov. 24 and open on Nov. 25.

Trash and recycling: Fairfax County collection customers will have collection services on Nov. 24. Private collection customers should check with their hauler for any changes.

Trash and recycling centers: The Recycling and Disposal Centers at the I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road) and the I-95 Landfill Complex (9850 Furnace Road) are closed on Nov. 24.

Virginia Railway Express: There is no VRE service on Nov. 24 and 25. For more information, visit www.vre.org.