Fairfax County Government

Where do broken bikes go? Can they find their way (to a new) home? 🤔 Fairfax County residents can drop off old bikes to be repaired and donated worldwide. 🚲 Learn more: https://ow.ly/RNvA50ZZPNV

If you are in danger and unable to communicate verbally, use this discreet hand signal to let others know you're at risk 1. Hold hand up with palm facing the other person 2. Tuck your thumb into your palm 3. Fold your fingers down over your thumb More: https://bit.ly/4561xde

It’s time for scary, silly and all kinds of costumes in all corners of our community 👻🎃🦇 Here are a few things to know about Halloween in Fairfax County: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/guide-to-halloween

Fairfax County Government will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, in recognition of Election Day. Most facilities will be closed, however polling locations & Office of Elections activities will be open Residents may vote at their polling place from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/status

🍁Fall is the best time to plant trees, preferably native trees. 🍁Find best locations to view fall foliage. 🍁Learn how to protect the millions of trees in our county. 🍁Climate change has caused planting timelines to shift. https://bit.ly/3RBduE0

#ICYMI 13 more early voting sites are now open, with early voting available through Oct. 31. All early voting locations are open today and Sunday 🗳 You can check hours and wait times here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/elections/early-voting/wait-times

Today is National Drug Take Back Day! Take advantage of a free, confidential & safe disposal of unused or expired medications. 🕰️10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For drop-off locations, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/services/drug-take-back-day

Explore Virginia this fall with VDOT's new state transportation map 🗺️ From peak foliage and apple picking to festivals and historic sites, there's plenty to see across the Commonwealth. 🍂 To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/IbIu50ZXmaI

👻Spooky season is here, but the real fright shouldn't come from emergencies. Take a moment to refresh on 9-1-1 best practices and emergency preparedness. Stay safe and enjoy the eerie festivities this time of year!

In Virginia, Every Woman's Life program offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured, low-income women. Early detection improves treatment options and increases survival rates. Find out if you qualify for free screenings https://ow.ly/Jka650Xj9wN

October is full of special events, spooky Halloween activities, and fall foliage drive tours 🎃🍂👻 Visit Fairfax shares a list of some of the best events, festivals, and activities happening in our county: https://bit.ly/47Yl186

15 early voting locations are open across the county until 7 p.m.! View wait times here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/elections/early-voting/wait-times

Friday, Oct. 23, is the deadline to register to vote and/or apply for a mailed ballot! Registration: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/registration Vote by Mail: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/vote-by-mail

Join us for the Annual Tour de Mount Vernon community bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 31🚲 Register here: https://bit.ly/409ZqoZ

From Annandale to Burke, Centreville to Great Falls, 13 additional early voting locations open Thursday, Oct. 22 🗳️ Today marks the start of 10 consecutive days to vote early, which ends Saturday, Oct. 31. Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/early-voting

Our Planning and Land Use System (PLUS) will be offline Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5 p.m. to Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 a.m., while it transitions to a new cloud-based platform. During the transition, no applications or services will be available. https://ow.ly/KRok50ZZPF2

Land Development Services launched a brand-new tool called the Development Tracker. It is an interactive digital map designed to help you see exactly what is being built nearby. Curious about that new construction site down the street? Find out: https://ow.ly/zuzy50ZZNvb

Community feedback encouraged as county moves to expand child care access We are hosting a virtual community meeting today, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. For information, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/community-feedback-encouraged-county-moves-expand-child-care-access

Looking for a safe and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween? 🦇 Visit Fairfax shares 7 spooky decorated homes. 💀Check it out... if you dare: https://bit.ly/2HKsTQK

Getting rid of unwanted items feels freeing, especially when they benefit others. Here's a list of organizations that put donated items to good use in our community: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/golden-gazette/2026-09-donate-dont-trash-these-items-part-two

Did you know there are approximately 40+ million trees in Fairfax County? There’s a lot you should know 🌳 Learn more: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/all-about-trees-fall-foliage-planting-and-more

ICYMI: Fuel Assistance Open The Fuel Assistance program helps pay heating costs for eligible households. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 13. To apply, visit https://ow.ly/o0cE50ZWY1G or call 855-635-4370 Learn more: https://ow.ly/jX1P50ZWY1F

Halloween can be a spooky time for pets. Keep your pets safe by: 🐶 Providing a safe space during trick-or-treating time 🐶 Keeping chocolate away from your pet 🐶 Ensuring your pet has identification if they get loose More tips: https://bit.ly/48Qjq1U

Building homes means building stronger neighborhoods. New housing developments help fund improved streets, vibrant parks, and shared spaces for everyone to enjoy. 🌳🚶‍♂️ #FairfaxHousingSolutions

Fall is here, and so are more respiratory viruses. Along with practicing healthy habits, vaccination is your first line of defense against respiratory diseases. Review the 2026–2027 respiratory illness season vaccine recommendations: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/respiratory-season-26-27

If you are in danger and unable to communicate verbally, use this discrete hand signal to let others know you're at risk 1. Hold hand up with palm facing the other person 2. Tuck your thumb into your palm 3. Fold your fingers down over your thumb More: https://bit.ly/4561xde

Drug Take Back Day is coming up on Oct. 24! You can get rid of unused or expired medications for free and in a way that's convenient, confidential and safe. 🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 24 🕰️10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For drop-off locations, visit https://ow.ly/mTIz50ZYzsZ

Join us for the Annual Tour de Mount Vernon community bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 31🚲 Register here: https://bit.ly/4edrZbm

It's cozy season! Share that warm feeling with others by knitting or crocheting a hat to donate to local nonprofit organizations. 🧶 You can pick up yarn from our FCPL branches while supplies last. Return your hat by Oct. 30. https://ow.ly/YA9Z50ZYqsR

Looking for meaningful ways to enrich your life? Venture into Volunteering this Sunday, Oct. 18, noon–4 p.m. at Springfield Town Center. Explore local volunteer opportunities for all interests at the Venture into Volunteering Fair. Learn more: bit.ly/VOLFAIR

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. Shorter days mean more travel in low-light conditions. To help residents stay safe, we're sharing safety tips, distributing reflective materials and highlighting local streets and intersections in new safety messages: https://ow.ly/39Ni50ZYcuj

Celebrate the fall season with goodies from our farmers markets! We've got pumpkins and locally made apple cider waiting for you.🎃🍎 Plan your next trip before the markets close for the season. Check farmers market locations and hours: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/

👻Spooky season is here, but the real fright shouldn't come from emergencies. Take a moment to refresh on 9-1-1 best practices and emergency preparedness. Stay safe and enjoy the eerie festivities this time of year!

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/

We're participating in the Great Southeast ShakeOut earthquake drill today at 10:15 a.m. Join us and make sure you know how to #ShakeOut Earthquake Info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/readyfairfax/earthquake

We all have a role in helping raise awareness about domestic violence. Learn what you can do to create a safe and healthy community at the Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services 24-Hour Hotline 703-360-7273. https://bit.ly/3dtJlz9 #DVAM #UntilEveryoneIsSafe

Our county is growing fast, and how we grow will influence decisions about our climate future. Join Supervisor Dalia Palchik for Green Fairfax, a free half-day summit focusing on where sustainability and urbanization meet. For details, visit https://ow.ly/VtEO50ZXmgC

Free trees are still available 🌳 County residents can request up to TWO free trees shipped straight to their door through our Urban and Community Forestry Division’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Request yours while supplies last: https://get.arborday.org/fairfaxcountydirectship

Explore Virginia this fall with VDOT's new state transportation map 🗺️ From peak foliage and apple picking to festivals and historic sites, there's plenty to see across the Commonwealth. 🍂 To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/AWAa50ZXmaL

The Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Returns🎁 Help bring holiday joy to households across our county. Last season, thanks to the incredible generosity of 882 donors, the holidays were brighter for 1,019 families! 💌 https://ow.ly/ueCf50ZQFKS

Fall is breeding season for deer so you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are a safety concern. FCPD urges motorists to pay attention, drive carefully and remember these tips: https://ow.ly/RRqw50ZWYkZ

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

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

Mark your calendar! GIS Day is on Nov. 18, and you’re invited to an Open House from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Fairfax County Government Center Explore how Geographic Information Systems and geospatial technology help us understand, manage and shape our county https://ow.ly/tFgX50ZWXnP

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

Virginia Department of Social Services is replacing magnetic stripe EBT cards with chip-enabled cards that support both tap and chip-insert transactions— a major step toward protecting customer benefits & reducing fraud. Learn more: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/ebt/

Getting rid of unwanted items feels freeing, especially when they benefit others. Here's a list of organizations that put donated items to good use in our community: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/golden-gazette/2026-09-donate-dont-trash-these-items-part-two

Happy fall! 🍂 Visit our farmers markets to shop from a wide variety of seasonal produce, local goods and handmade products. Find a farmers market near you: https://bit.ly/3Qc0ANO

Free trees are still available 🌳 County residents can request up to TWO free trees shipped straight to their door through our Urban and Community Forestry Division’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Request yours while supplies last: https://get.arborday.org/fairfaxcountydirectship

Meet your firefighters at fire station open houses 🚒 🗓️Saturday, October 10 🕙10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 📍All #FCFRD fire stations Stop by your local station: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems/fire-stations