Fairfax County Government

10/16/2026

Looking for meaningful ways to enrich your life? Venture into Volunteering this weekend at Springfield Town Center!

Join us this Sunday, Oct. 18, from 12–4 p.m. for the Venture into Volunteering Fair and explore the many volunteer opportunities available in the area. Whether you're just starting your volunteering journey or looking to grow your community involvement, there’s something for everyone. Learn more at bit.ly/VOLFAIR.

10/16/2026

It’s cozy season! Share that warm feeling with others by knitting or crocheting a hat to donate to local nonprofit organizations.

Several branches, including Pohick Regional Library, have knitting groups. You can bring your projects and chat with fellow knitters.

Interested in participating? You can pick up yarn from our FCPL branches while supplies last. Return your hat by Oct. 30.

For more details, click the link in our bio 🧶

10/15/2026

More than 73,000 ballots have been cast already for the November election.
-- 38,000+ in-person early voting
-- 29,000+ returned by mail
-- 6,300+ returned by dropbox

More details on ways to vote: https://fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

We will be participating in the Great Southeast ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. Join us and make sure you know how to

Earthquake Info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/readyfairfax/earthquake

10/12/2026

Fuel Assistance Opens Tuesday, Oct. 13

The Fuel Assistance program helps pay heating costs for eligible households. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 13 until Nov. 13.

To apply, visit https://ow.ly/o0cE50ZWY1G or call 855-635-4370

Learn more: https://ow.ly/jX1P50ZWY1F

10/12/2026

Our three early voting locations are OPEN today, Oct. 12:

-Government Center: Until 4:30 p.m.
-North County and Mount Vernon Governmental Centers: 1-7 p.m.

Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/elections/early-voting/wait-times

10/09/2026

Nearly 60,000 ballots have been cast already for the November election.
-- 28,500+ in-person early voting
-- 25,500+ returned by mail
-- 5,200+ returned by dropbox

More details on ways to vote: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/early-voting

10/09/2026

Meet your firefighters at fire station open houses 🚒

🗓️Saturday, October 10
🕙10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍All fire stations

Stop by your local station: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems/fire-stations