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County Parks Mark National Public Lands Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Oakton, VA

Fairfax County Park Authority will mark National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, with a 9 a.m. unveiling of new Cross County Trail signage at the Lake Accotink Park McLaren Sargent Pavilion and volunteer projects across the county. Residents can choose activities such as invasive plant removal, litter pickup, pollinator garden maintenance, or historic-site work. Listed volunteer locations include Lake Fairfax Park, Colvin Run Mill, Accotink Stream Valley Park, and other county parks. Registration details are provided through the Park Authority's volunteer system.

This local community update for Oakton, VA is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026 and is presented by Esther Camarotte. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Oakton, VA area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Oakton Elementary Holds More Back To School Nights

Oakton Elementary will continue its Back to School Night schedule on Wednesday, September 16. Families of students in grades 1 and 5 are scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Families of kindergarten students and stu...

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Oakton Elementary Schedules Family Picnic

Oakton Elementary families are invited to a Back to School Picnic on Friday, September 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the Oakton Elementary School field. The school notice asks families to bring a picnic blanket, picnic...

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Pony Rides Return To Oakton Park

Pony Rides in the Park will take place Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Oakton Community Park. Registration is required, and the cost is $10 per rider as a donation to the Greater Oakton Community A...

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Yom Kippur Brings School Closure

Oakton Elementary will have no classes on Monday, September 21, for Yom Kippur. The date is listed as a student holiday in the school's September schedule and in the Fairfax County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar. Famil...

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Oakmont Rec Center Plans Open House

Oakmont Rec Center will hold an open house Tuesday, September 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 3200 Jermantown Road in Oakton. The event offers free admission with sign-up for a seven-day trial membership and includes camp...

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Park Authority Board Meets September 23

Fairfax County Park Authority's board will meet in person Wednesday, September 23, in the ninth-floor Board Room of the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Residents may also watch virtually or l...

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Free Naloxone Training Offered Online

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Animal Adoption Fees Waived In Lorton

Fairfax County Animal Services will waive all adoption fees from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, at the Fairfax County Animal Services Lorton Campus, 8875 Lorton Road. The waiver applies to all pets...

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Fairfax Supervisors Meet September 29

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, September 29, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Auditorium of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway. Residents can attend in person, wat...

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AAP Retest Requests Due September 30

Fairfax County Public Schools parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of the FCPS-administered nationally normed ability test by September 30, 2026. The current assessment is the Naglieri General Abilities Te...

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When is County Parks Mark National Public Lands Day?

County Parks Mark National Public Lands Day is listed for Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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