Fairfax County Public Schools students will return to class on Monday, Aug. 21. Get prepared now by visiting a free Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services Back-to-School event.

Click the name below of the community center nearest you for more details on each event. In many cases, they include free vaccinations, backpacks and school supplies. In addition, most will have family activities, music food and fun.

• Hybla Valley Community Center, Alexandria, Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Bailey's Community Center, Falls Church, Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
• Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate, Reston, Saturday, Aug. 12, 12 - 4 p.m.
• Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria, Friday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Lorton Community Center, Lorton, Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Thank you to our community partners and sponsors for helping to make these events a success.