Veterans Day 2022: Events, What's Open, Closed Around Kingstowne

KINGSTOWNE, VA — On Veterans Day, we honor all of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The federal holiday on Friday, Nov. 11 will come with special events honoring veterans and schedule changes for local services.

The Fairfax County Park Authority will recognize Veterans Day with free admission at its nine recreation centers for veterans, active duty military and their families on Nov. 11.

The admission includes entrance to the locations' pools, fitness rooms, gyms and racquetball courts. Lee District Rec Center is located at 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia, VA. South Run Rec Center is located 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield, VA. Military identification is required for the free admission.

At George Washington's Mount Vernon, free admission will be offered on Nov. 11 to active duty, former, or retired military personnel. Throughout the open hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., veterans can put a floral tribute at Washington's Tomb.

Fairfax County government will be closed for the Veterans Day holiday on Nov. 11. Below are other schedule changes in Fairfax County.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Nov. 11 is a student holiday.

Community centers: Fairfax County's Neighborhood and Community Services facilities will be closed on Nov. 11. Fastran will not operate on Nov. 11.

Courts: The Fairfax County Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court will be closed on Nov. 11.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles: All Virginia DMV customer service centers will be closed on Nov. 11.

Fairfax Connector: Buses will run on holiday weekday service on Nov. 11. That means all regular weekday routes operate, except Routes 231, 232, 335, 351, 393, 394, 395, 396, 432, 461, 494, 495, 556, 585, 599, 624, 634, 697, 698, 699, 715, 722, 724 834, 835 and 985.

Libraries: All Fairfax County Public Library locations are closed on Nov. 11.

Metro: Metrorail will operate on a Saturday holiday schedule from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Metrobus will run on a Saturday supplemental schedule. For more information, visit www.wmata.com/service.

Post offices: Closed on Nov. 11.

Recreation centers: Open regular hours to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11. Veterans, active duty military and their families get free admission with military identification.

Trash and recycling collection: Fairfax County collection customers will have collection services on Nov. 11. Private collection customers should check with their hauler for any changes.

Trash and recycling centers: Open regular hours on Nov. 11.