Fairfax County Public Schools students return to class on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Get prepared for the school year by visiting a free Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services Back-to-School event.

Click the name of the NCS community center closest to you for center addresses and the link for more details. Events generally have music, food and family friendly activities, and some include free backpacks and school supplies, vaccinations, haircuts and more.

August 1 

• Back to School Resource Fair, 4 - 6 p.m., James Lee Community Center, Falls Church. Details

August 3 

• Back to School Community Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lorton Community Center, Lorton. Details
• Back to School Supply Drive, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sully Community Center, Herndon. Details

August 10 

• Back To School Community Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bailey’s Community Center, Alexandria. Details
• Back to School Community Day, 1 -5 p.m, Hybla Valley Community Center, Alexandria. Details

August 16

Back to School Event, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria. Details

August 17 

• Sully Community Day and Back to School Day,  11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sully Community Center, Herndon. Details

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