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08/29/2026

Friends, foodies, and City of Falls Church lovers, get ready for the Little City's biggest celebration yet at the 50th Annual Falls Church Festival. 🌟

Festivities return on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 300 Park Ave.!

🌮 Dive into delicious, local eats
🍻 Sip away in the beer garden
🛍️ Peruse over 90 crafters, community groups, and merchant vendors
🎸 Live music and kid's entertainment, inflatables, and pony rides all day
🔎 Explore the festival through the Big 50 Scavenger Hunt

Cheers to 50 Years! All information at fallschurchva.gov/FCF.

08/28/2026

Yesterday, the City of Falls Church community came together to celebrate Wyatt Shields’ 23 years of service to the City and his fast‑approaching retirement. The day was filled with smiles, shared memories, and a few heartfelt tears.

Thank you, Wyatt, for your dedication, leadership, and love of The Little City — your impact will be felt for years to come.

08/28/2026

In honor of school starting back up this week, the eighth installment of Reflections at 250 focuses on the students who call the City of Falls Church home. Hear their perspectives on growing up in the City, the experiences that have shaped them, and what they hope to see in their community’s future.

Watch the latest episode at fallschurchva.gov/FC250 and hear from the young people whose voices, experiences, and perspectives are helping shape the future of our community.

08/26/2026

Greening of Lincoln: Lincoln Park Construction Update

Construction is progressing at Lincoln Park as crews finish installing the storm drainage system along Lincoln Avenue and prepare to build the underground stormwater detention system.

Lincoln Park will close to the public beginning Monday, September 7, through mid‑October 2026, for this work. Until then, open portions of the park remain accessible, though residents should expect construction activity and occasional changes to pedestrian routes. The project remains on schedule for completion this fall.

Learn more about the Greening of Lincoln Project: fallschurchva.gov/GreeningOfLincoln.

08/25/2026

The City of Falls Church community is invited to celebrate City Manager Wyatt Shields as he gets ready to embark on his next adventure!

🥳 Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, with a reception to follow. All are welcome.

In addition, Mayor Hardi, on behalf of the City Council, has proclaimed Thursday, August 27, 2026, as Wyatt Shields Day in The Little City — encouraging everyone to honor his legacy and wish him continued success wherever his path leads.

Read the full proclamation: fallschurchva.gov/Proclamations.

08/24/2026

Tonight, City Council voted to hire Seth Hendler–Voss as the next City Manager of the City of Falls Church!

Seth Hendler–Voss will join the City as the administrative executive of the two-square-mile independent City in Northern Virginia on Monday, September 14, 2026.

“Seth brings to the City of Falls Church an extraordinary combination of local government experience, creative problem-solving, and a deep commitment to building strong, connected communities, said Mayor Letty Hardi. “His career has consistently focused on the things that make a community thrive – from thoughtful growth and economic development to parks and public spaces, housing, infrastructure, and meaningful engagement with residents.”

Welcome and congratulations, Seth! 👏🏽

Read the full news release: https://mailchi.mp/fallschurchva/citycouncilvoteshendler-vossnewcitymanager

08/24/2026

Back to School Reminder 🚸

School is back in session, and our buses are on the roads again. Please remember when a school bus extends its stop arm, all drivers in both directions must stop.

Let’s keep our students safe as they head to and from school each day.

08/20/2026

Aloha Little City! Sunset Cinemas kick off tomorrow, Friday August 21, 2026, with the live action Lilo & Stitch. Movie starts at 7:45 p.m. in Cherry Hill Park next to the playground.

Arrive early! Food trucks open an hour before the movie. Onsite eats in August include:

🍗 Mo's Fried Chicken and Smashburgers
🍨 Mr. Flavor's ice cream truck
🍿 Recreation & Parks selling popcorn, candy, and drinks

Lights, camera, and all movie showing information at fallschurchva.gov/SunsetCinema.

08/17/2026

Registration is Open for Fall Programs 🍂

With 100+ classes, there’s something for every age and interest — and registration is open to everyone. Choose from favorites like Tot Time, youth chess and soccer, dance classes, and plenty of pickleball.

Register: Online (fallschurchva.gov/Register), at the Community Center, or call 703-248-5027 (TTY 711).

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08/17/2026

Cherry Hill Park, including the playground, will be closed Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for major tree removal.

Contractors will take down a dead pine near the barn, and Urban Forestry will remove a dead oak by the playground. Signs will be posted, and staff will assist with crowd control.

Several City Hall parking spaces will be reserved for contractor equipment staging.

The work is necessary to address safety concerns and maintain the park’s tree canopy. Thank you for your patience.