Families are invited to tour the schools, explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about Chesterbrook Academy's curriculum
Girl Scout cookie season is here. Here's where you can get boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas and other cookies from Fairfax City stands.
Fairfax City families spend about 14.1 percent of their income on child care, according to National Database of Childcare Prices data.
Summers are for making discoveries and embracing the wonder that surrounds us every day!
Many kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.
We are compiling a list of spooky yards, houses and kid-friendly spots to check out in Virginia and need your help.
No Kid Hungry’s map shows where Fairfax City kids sidelined from school by the coronavirus crisis can get access to free meals.
Infant Toddler Family Day Care has about 70 day care homes that are open, with 42 accepting enrollment from essential personnel.
Members of the Fairfax City Fire Department turned Max "Maxito" Borges' fifth birthday into a special day in the age of coronavirus.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
The Canine-N-Kids Foundation (CNK), a Loudoun-based nonprofit is working to put an end to the cancers kids and man’s best friend develop.
Fairfax City's outdoor movie sessions are back for 2019, and we have the schedule and other pertinent information.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
Fundraiser urges families to wear special-edition blue wolf ears and post photos to boost donations to Autism Speaks during month of April
Popular Youth Ensemble Welcomes Middle and High School Musicians to Sign Up
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Slots quickly are filling up for the annual Fairfax City Fishing Derby this weekend at the Ashby Pond Conservatory.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
Foster, Adoptive, & Kinship Families Connect at 6th Annual Spring Forward Family Fun Day and Regional Conference; Early Bird Rates Available
One of the region's more eclectic edibles events begins Friday. Get ready for anything and everything chocolate in the City of Fairfax.
Not enough babies are being born for DC and Virginia to maintain their population; one reason may be crippling child-care costs.
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
VolunteerFest 2018, presented by AT&T and powered by Volunteer Fairfax, includes more than 40 family -friendly community projects
The 42nd annual Fairfax Fall Festival is set for Oct. 13 in Downtown Fairfax and will feature rides, food, beer gardens and live music.
Check Out Our Exclusive Family Pass Offer: 10 or 5 Family Entries in August PLUS first two weekends of September.
When it comes to at-risk youth, here's how Virginia stacks up.
Written by: Veronica Bristol
Help us celebrate Father's Day 2018 by sending in a father-son photo.
Here's how you can score free comics Saturday in Fairfax City for Free Comic Book Day 2018.
Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.
New to Fairfax City and have little clue about its history? Looking for a fun way to spend a spring Saturday? Then check this out.
How clean is your favorite eatery? Here's a look at the most recent restaurant inspections in the Fairfax City area.
One famous eatery had mice and roaches. On that note, a look at the most recent restaurant inspections in the Fairfax City area.
Slots quickly are filling up for the annual Fairfax City Fishing Derby, April 7 at the Ashby Pond Conservatory.
The Egg-Streme Night Egg Hunt is right around the corner. We have the details.
Here's a look at the most recent restaurant inspections in the Fairfax City area.
One place had barely working refrigeration units. Here's a look at the most recent restaurant inspections in the Fairfax City area.
Get you inner foodie prepared for Fairfax City Restaurant Week, with specials and a wide variety of offerings from the best kitchens.
Helping new mothers in need with baby items
Fairfax City is a top place to live in the U.S, according to a ranking similar to one the UN uses. It's one of the few cities on the list.
18 violations at one place: How clean is your favorite eatery? Here's a look at the most recent restaurant inspections in Fairfax City.
One of the region's more eclectic edibles event is almost here, and so is what to many folks is quite the delicious aroma: chocolate.
Looking to adopt a kitten? The animal control division for Fairfax Police is having a "Kitten Adoption Event" Saturday at Pet Supplies Plus.