Seasonal & Holidays
Columbus Day 2018: What's Open, Closed In Kingstowne
The Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation Office and other services are closed on Columbus Day.
KINGSTOWNE, VA—On Monday, Oct. 8, Fairfax County will recognize Columbus Day. It is considered a state and federal holiday, meaning government offices, schools and other services will be closed. Other services may be open or run on a different schedule.
Here's a look at what's open and closed around Kingstowne.
Fairfax County Offices: Closed Monday, Oct. 8. There will be no absentee voting at the Office of Elections.
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State Offices: Commonwealth of Virginia offices in Fairfax County will be closed on Oct. 8, including Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed Monday, Oct. 8.
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Community Centers: Closed Monday, Oct 8.
Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate on a holiday weekday schedule on Columbus Day. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/ for more information. Fastran will not operate on Oct. 8.
Kingstowne Fitness Centers: Open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Columbus Day.
Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation Offices: Closed on Columbus Day.
Libraries: Closed Monday, Oct. 8.
Metrorail: Metrorail will operate on a Saturday schedule. Hours are 5 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Parking is free at Metro-operated lots and garages.
Metrobus: Metrobus will operate on a Saturday and supplemental schedule. See bus timetables.
Parking: Parking is free at park and ride locations and Metro parking lots.
Parks: Parks are open on Columbus Day, except for the Green Spring Gardens Historic House. For more information, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/holiday-hours.
Recreation Centers: All recreation centers are open for normal hours.
Recycling: I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax) and I-95 Landfill (9850 Furnace Road, Lorton) are open on Oct. 8.
Trash and Recycling: There is no schedule change for Oct. 8 county collection. For private collections, contact your trash collector.
Virginia Railway Express: VRE does not operate on Columbus Day.
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