National Welcoming Week | September 10-19, 2026

Once again, we look forward to celebrating Welcoming Week 2026, as part of the larger Welcoming America movement. Please join us for these great activities:

Welcoming Week Ice Cream Social | Sunday, Sept. 13, 3:00-5:00pm

Join us at Mr. Brown’s Park for a signature community-building event to foster connection among neighbors and celebrate the welcoming spirit. Everyone is welcome!

City of Falls Church City Council Meeting | Monday, Sept. 14, 7:30pm

We expect the City of Falls Church to again recognize National Welcoming Week as Welcoming Week in Falls Church - in past years with a resolution and with comments about the theme of “welcoming” in Falls Church. We appreciate the strong support of and partnership with the City of Falls Church.

Falls Church Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:00am-4:00pm

Welcoming Falls Church will welcome the community to visit our booth at the Fall Festival on the grounds of the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church. This will be our ninth Fall Festival—and we love how Welcoming Week coincides with the Fall Festival each year!

Author Visit | To Be Announced

We are thrilled to be planning a special author visit as part of this year's celebration! Stay tuned for the announcement of a guest whose work explores the themes of belonging and community that define Welcoming Week. These events, to be co-sponsored with the Mary Riley Styles Public Library, the Falls Church Education Foundation, the City of Falls Church, the Falls Church City Public Schools, and other community partners, will include public events at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library and with students and teachers at Meridian High School. For information about past author visits see here.

We celebrate Welcoming Week each year in September. Visit our Activity Calendar for upcoming dates and information about how to register to join us. Would you like to get involved in planning these and more great events in the community? Email us for information and to get connected.