April is #ChildAbusePrevention Month. Learn how county early intervention programs support families and help decrease the numbers of children entering foster care. http://bit.ly/CAPMhLt#ChildAbusePrevention #BuildingStrongerFamilies

.@fairfaxparks farmers markets are almost ready to open 🍅 Burke: April 18 - Nov. 21 Mount Vernon: April 22 - Nov. 25 Reston: April 25 - Nov. 21 Oakmont: May 6 - Oct. 28 Annandale: May 7 - Oct. 29 Herndon: May 7 - Oct. 29 For a complete list, visit: https://bit.ly/3Qc0ANO

Your Guide to Cycling in Fairfax County Be ready for your next ride with safety tips, our bike trail map, bike parking locations, commuting tips and more. https://bit.ly/4tpjmQk

Celebrate the start of a new month this weekend with activities throughout the county including Spring Fest at the McLean Community Center, Discover Your Path Expo at The St. James and spring walks and hikes. 🌸Don’t miss out—sign up for The Weekender newsletter: https://ow.ly/1G8950YCSwV

Our Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on the FY 2027 Advertised Budget Plan as it reviews the proposal and considers possible modifications before adopting a final budget in May. Residents have a number of ways to submit feedback 💭 Details: https://ow.ly/BALl50Yojcw

🌽🍅 Three Farmers Markets opening this month! Mark your calendars for Burke on April 18, Mount Vernon on April 22, and Reston on April 25. Stock up on fresh produce and support your local community! Check out the Market schedule and locations online: https://bit.ly/3Qc0ANO

Passover begins tonight at sundown. Wishing those who celebrate a happy and meaningful Passover.

Join the Walk & Win Challenge anytime in April! Walk to earn prizes while helping your district move up the leaderboard. Choose one of our walking loops or create your own route, then upload a photo or screenshot from your app to be entered to win https://ow.ly/sxgm50Yy694

The Pennino Building, which houses many of the county’s human services agencies and was damaged in February by flooding, will continue to be closed for the next couple of months. The earliest the building will reopen will be in the summer. More details: https://ow.ly/vpwj50YBJ5V

Residents can now recycle textiles at: - Jim Scott Community Center - Springfield Government Center - Sully Government Center. Donate clothes, shoes & more. Must be clean, dry & bagged. Look for blue Helpsy bins near purple glass cans More details: https://ow.ly/WfkT50YBhbj

Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay joins County Exec Bryan Hill for the "Connect with County Leaders" podcast. He discusses the transformation of the Richmond Highway corridor, economic diversification & the importance of affordable housing: https://ow.ly/3xzu50YAUoj

Our Library, Board of Supervisors & community partners are collecting menstruation supplies. Support shelters and nonprofits by dropping off new and sealed packages of tampons, pads, liners & menstrual cups to any library branch through today, March 31 https://ow.ly/av0B50YtLu7

Springtime is here and with the warming temperatures, we see a boom in baby wildlife 🐇 If you come across a baby animal and are wondering whether to intervene, our County’s Animal Services offer guidelines to determine if the animal needs help: https://ow.ly/SCrn50YzKNu

Celebrate Spring in Style at Family Skate & Dance Night 🛼 Gather the crew and head out to Franconia Rec Center as its gym transforms for the night into a skate rink. Bring your own skates or your dancing shoes to get moving to music 🎶 Details: https://ow.ly/h8AV50YABHq

Apply by today, March 30, for Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority scholarships! Scholarships are available to Fairfax County residents who live in affordable housing supported by the FCRHA. To see if you're eligible and/or apply, visit https://www.fcrha.org/scholarship-program

Teens, attend our Teen Job Fairs for employment, volunteer opportunities or tips on building your resume. 💼 Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at @wspringspartans More details: https://bit.ly/2uu4cOg

Our Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on the FY 2027 Advertised Budget Plan as it reviews the proposal and considers possible modifications before adopting a final budget in May. Residents have a number of ways to submit feedback 💭 Details: https://ow.ly/BALl50Yojcw

Get a free Lyft ride home on St. Patrick's Day 🍀 For details, visit https://wrap.org/free-st-patricks-day-lyft-rides-throughout-greater-washington-to-prevent-drunk-driving/ #SoberRide

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you 🍀

Watch vs. Warning—using tacos 🌮 ⚠️ WATCH = Ingredients are ready. 🚨 WARNING = Tacos are being made! Stay informed, have a plan, and stay safe.

Guide to Tornado Preparedness in Fairfax County 🌪️ Learn about ways to stay informed of a warning, including Wireless Emergency Alerts, Fairfax Alerts & weather radios https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/guide-tornado-preparedness-fairfax-county

Due to the impending weather threat, Fairfax County Government will grant unscheduled leave beginning at 1 p.m. today, March 16. All three courts as well as the Courthouse will close at 1 p.m. today. All community centers, rec centers and libraries will close at 5 p.m. https://ow.ly/SXkQ50YuRTg

Reminder: Pennino Building Closed Temporarily; Reopening Date to Be Determined If you have an appointment, please reschedule. Walk-in services are unavailable at this time, but many services are available online https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/pennino

Severe Storms Expected Monday; Tornadoes Possible A strong line of thunderstorms is expected to hit the county Monday afternoon and evening, with the potential for dangerous wind gusts up to 70-80 mph and possible tornadoes. More details: https://ow.ly/uqRo50Yur3y

Our Library, Board of Supervisors offices & community partners are collecting menstruation supplies. Support shelters and nonprofits by dropping off new and sealed packages of tampons, sanitary pads, liners and menstrual cups to any library branch through March 31. More: https://ow.ly/av0B50YtLu7

Visit Fairfax shares a list of things to do for St. Patrick's Day in our county https://bit.ly/3FmcfV6

Wear your green and enjoy dancing, stories and science this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Events include: Irish Celebration & Dance Family Storytime at Oakton Library Stuff The Bus 🍀More weekend-long events: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAFAIRFAXCOUNTY/bulletins/40d950e

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, our police department’s Traffic Safety Division will conduct increased enforcement efforts focused on identifying and removing impaired drivers from our roadways. 🍀Don't press your luck: https://ow.ly/slEx50YtEuw

Early voting continues at 3 locations for the statewide constitutional amendment; details: https://ow.ly/Pk1E50YtqmH Absentee by mail info: https://ow.ly/mCXO50YtqmG

Stuff the Bus returns for a one-day food drive tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, at several sites from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help us fight hunger by donating non-perishables. 🚌 For locations and most-need items, visit our Stuff the Bus page: https://ow.ly/JiWr50YnfMP

For 24 years, Reston Community Center’s Diva Central Dress Drive & Shopping Event has eased prom-related financial stress.💃 Equity Partnerships Director LaTanja Snelling shares how this free event has helped students on the County Conversation podcast: https://ow.ly/oj7Y50YsyQQ

🔟 County Accomplishments You May Have Missed in 2025! These highlights demonstrate how our county is using a thoughtful approach to improve quality of life while being responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable residents: https://ow.ly/IzLo50YsnEy

This Women’s History Month, join Fairfax County Public Library in celebrating the contributions of women who shaped America. Join us for games, crafts, history presentations, children’s programs, book discussions and more. Find events near you: bit.ly/FCPL_WomensHistoryMonth

Tax season is underway — and so too is free tax prep help ✅ Eligible residents and their families can get free assistance filing their federal and state income taxes at locations around the county For details, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/free-tax-preparation-help-available

Our Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 17 to consider whether to sell a portion of underutilized county-owned property to a private developer for data center use. The property is located at 3721 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Details https://ow.ly/2LqV50Ys343

Visit the Reston Community Center this Saturday for its annual Diva Central dress boutique event. This one-day event is open to any middle/high school student who needs a formal dress, shoes, jewelry and other accessories. Everything is free! Details: https://ow.ly/ZUer50YrLWw

Tornadoes can happen any month in Virginia, but spring brings the highest risk. The peak months are April, May and June.🌪️ Check out our guide to tornado preparedness: https://ow.ly/jwxa50YrMRK

🌸Warm weather brings a myriad of events and activities to enjoy in our county. Here is your go-to guide for things to do in Virginia in March: https://ow.ly/zJeX50YrvHh

Countywide Strategic Plan Launches New Cultural and Recreational Opportunity Dashboard The data evaluates access, satisfaction and participation in arts and cultural and recreational opportunities https://ow.ly/SXRy50YrvRK

Early voting is underway weekdays for the statewide constitutional amendment. Nearly 2,000 voters cast ballots Friday. 🗳️ Government Center: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 🗳️ Reston & Alexandria: 1–7 p.m. Details: fairfaxcounty.gov/news/early-voting-begins-march-6-april-21-proposed-constitutional

Get a free Lyft ride home on St. Patrick's Day 🍀 For details, visit https://wrap.org/free-st-patricks-day-lyft-rides-throughout-greater-washington-to-prevent-drunk-driving/ #SoberRide

Our Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on the FY 2027 Advertised Budget Plan as it reviews the proposal and considers possible modifications before adopting a final budget in May. Residents have a number of ways to submit feedback 💭 Details: https://ow.ly/BALl50Yojcw

Fairfax County Government will be CLOSED on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Emergency administrative leave is granted for county employees not designated as emergency personnel. Emergency personnel should report as scheduled. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/status

Looking for fun weekend plans? We've got you covered with a list of events and activities to celebrate Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Presidents Day & Black History Month 💌Don’t miss out—sign up for The Weekender newsletter: ow.ly/kLKR50Yfp1e

#ICYMI The Virginia Department of Health posted information regarding the Jan. 19 Potomac River sewage spill. Virginia residents are urged to use caution on the Virginia shoreline of the Potomac River. Read more: www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/potomac...

Join us in wishing Ilia Malinin, an FCPS alumnus, the best of luck as he goes for gold in the men's free skate at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Ilia Malinin photos courtesy of Melanie Heaney/U.S. Figure Skating. #MilanoCortina2026

Our Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 17 to consider whether to sell a portion of underutilized county-owned property to a private developer for data center use. Details www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/board-s...

Our Health Department wants everyone to help stop germs from spreading. Wash your hands carefully and often to protect yourself and others from getting sick.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a sweet treat 🍦 Make Ice & Ice Cream at the Walney Visitor Center on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2-3 p.m. 💗 To sign up, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclawrence/making-ice-cream/021526

Reminder: Pennino Building Closed Temporarily; Reopening Date to Be Determined If you have an appointment, please reschedule. Walk-in services are unavailable at this time, but many services are available online https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/pennino