What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2019 In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA — While closures are a given for most services on Thanksgiving, Falls Church residents should be aware of closures on surrounding days like Black Friday.

Here are the openings and closings to know on and around Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, Nov. 29 (Black Friday). Government offices, libraries and courts will be closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, while services like the Falls Church Community Center and post offices will operate on Black Friday.

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City of Falls Church Fairfax County government offices: Closed Nov. 28-29. The Falls Church Sheriff's Office closes at noon on Nov. 27.

State courts: Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court closed at noon on Nov. 27 and are closed Nov. 28-29.

Falls Church City Public Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools: Closed Nov. 27-29.

Community centers: Falls Church Community Center is closed on Nov. 28 and open 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. on Nov. 29. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) programs, activities and facilities will be closed Nov. 28-30.

Fairfax Connector and Fastran: Fairfax Connector bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule on Nov. 28 and holiday weekday schedule on Nov. 29. Fastran will not operate on Nov. 28-29. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector for more information.

Libraries: Mary Riley Styles Public Library and Fairfax County libraries are closed Nov. 28-29.

Metrorail: On Nov. 28, the Metro system will be open 8 a.m.-11 p.m. and operate on a Sunday schedule. Parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day.

Metrobus: Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Nov. 28. See bus timetables.

Parks: Fairfax County Park Authority parks closed on Nov. 28. All parks are open on Nov. 29, except the Historic House at Green Spring Gardens. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/holiday-hours for more information.

Post offices: Closed on Nov. 28.

Fairfax County recreation centers: Open until noon on Nov. 28. George Washington RECenter is closed. Recreation centers are open regular hours on Nov. 29.

Trash and recycling: City of Falls Church collections happen on Wednesdays. Fairfax County trash and recycling collections occur on Nov. 28 while the Customer Service Center is closed. Contact private providers for any schedule changes. The I-66 Transfer Station (4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax) and I-95 Landfill (9850 Furnace Road, Lorton) are closed on Nov. 28.