Immigrant Heritage Month
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month in Fairfax County. Honoring the unique heritage of Fairfax County’s immigrant population and learning more about the diverse backgrounds that enrich our county. Visit us here throughout the month of June to explore and learn about the variety of experiences and resources within the Fairfax community.
Throughout June, we are collaborating with Visit Fairfax, ArtsFairfax, and Fairfax CORE to highlight and celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month! Use our guide below to explore events, activities, and celebrations happening across the county. Click to discover the month-long activations and additional resources we’ve curated for you!
Share Your Heritage
Where We Belong Art Contest
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month by sharing your story through art! The “Where We Belong” Art Contest encourages the youth of Fairfax County to draw inspiration from their families and communities, capturing the vibrant and diverse backgrounds of our shared home. Get involved by clicking the button below to submit your masterpiece and view the virtual gallery!
Flavors of Fairfax
Join us for Immigrant Heritage Month as we embark on a culinary journey, bringing global flavors to our local community. Each week in June, we’ll explore a variety of cuisines throughout the county, showcasing recipes, foodie favorites, and the talented creators behind these culinary masterpieces. Plus, we’ll be listening to local foodies for insider tips on the best dining spots to satisfy your taste buds! We invite everyone to get involved! If you are a chef, restaurant owner, or food enthusiast, check out recommend some hidden gems around Fairfax County.
EVENTS
Mosaic Arts Gallery invites you to an inspiring art opening reception featuring 19 awarded national photographers and the creative expressions of local DMV artists.
In 2021, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors initiated the Black/African American Historical Marker Project to help ensure a more comprehensive and inclusive telling of Fairfax County’s diverse history, including[...]
The NVA Thai Center is launching a monthly market featuring Thai food, crafts, and performances at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in the center of Annandale. The Thai market will[...]
Students across Fairfax County were invited to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month by participating in Fairfax County's art contest! Stop by The PARC to see all of the incredible artwork by[...]
Tysons, VA 22182 United States
Students across Fairfax County were invited to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month by participating in Fairfax County's art contest! Stop by The PARC to see all of the incredible artwork by[...]
Tysons, VA 22182 United States
Students across Fairfax County were invited to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month by participating in Fairfax County's art contest! Stop by The PARC to see all of the incredible artwork by[...]
Tysons, VA 22182 United States
(Adults) This Juneteenth join BLK FLWR MRKT, a local Black woman-owned business, in making a floral smudge stick – sometimes known as a smoke wand. Smudge sticks, a bundle of[...]
Students across Fairfax County were invited to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month by participating in Fairfax County's art contest! Stop by The PARC to see all of the incredible artwork by[...]
Tysons, VA 22182 United States
Students across Fairfax County were invited to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month by participating in Fairfax County's art contest! Stop by The PARC to see all of the incredible artwork by[...]
Tysons, VA 22182 United States
Join a celebration of the largest emancipation prior to the Civil War and the lives of the enslaved and their descendants. This emancipation occurred at the current site of Bull[...]
Centerville, VA 20121 United States
Featuring Thai food and entertainment.
The Mary B. Howard Invitational is a biennial group exhibition featuring the work of regional contemporary artists. For each iteration of the show, Tephra ICA works with a guest curator[...]
Connections & Resources
Fairfax CORE
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, Fairfax CORE is an extended resource for Fairfax County’s diverse community. CORE is an online platform, granting access to over 115 entrepreneur support organizations in and around Fairfax County. This tool provides entrepreneurs with quick and easy access to a searchable database, connecting them to the right experts at the right time. By filtering resources based on the type of assistance, industry, or business stage, entrepreneurs can find the exact support they need.
Fairfax CORE also offers comprehensive business guides with valuable information for entrepreneurs and a robust events calendar featuring low and no-cost educational and networking events. To promote inclusivity, the website is translatable into 58 languages, and many resource partners focus on supporting diverse communities. If you’re looking to grow or start your business, click the button below for more information.
ONE Fairfax
The One Fairfax Policy establishes shared definitions, focus areas, processes and organizational structure to help county and school leaders to look intentionally, comprehensively and systematically at barriers that may be creating gaps in opportunity. The One Fairfax Policy includes a purpose, definitions, areas of focus to promote equity, process and roles. To learn more, visit the One Fairfax website below.
Made In Fairfax Network
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, “Made in Fairfax” is an initiative by Fairfax County and its partners to support small-scale production businesses and “makers” throughout the county. Entrepreneurs looking to start or locate a small-scale production business can access resources, networking groups, and marketing opportunities. Residents and visitors can discover and support local maker businesses, contributing to the community’s equality, diversity and economic growth. Learn more about the Made in Fairfax Network and the available business development resources below.
Get to Know Your Neighborhood
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Fairfax County and beyond! When you visit Fairfax, you’ll discover not just a fun destination, but a vast and dynamic one. Home to over a million residents, we’re globally connected via Dulles International Airport and easily accessible domestically through extensive roadways and railways. With over 400 square miles of land bordering the nation’s capital, it’s easy to see why so many are drawn here to explore all there is to see and do. To learn more about the neighborhoods of Fairfax County tap the button below.
IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION DAY
