Special Events
Throughout the year, the Parks and Recreation Department organizes a variety of festivals and community events.
Blood Drives
To ensure that adequate blood supplies are readily on hand for any emergency, the Community Blood Center, the Fairfield Fire Department and the Parks and Recreation Department sponsor periodic community blood drives at the Fire Headquarters (375 Nilles Road) and the Community Arts Center (411 Wessel Drive).
Concerts on the Balcony
The Community Room and Balcony at the Community Arts Center will be open with food and a cash bar during all of the Thursday night Groovin' on the Green Concerts. Click here for a complete schedule and details.
Cruise In on the Green
Pre registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Cruise In on the Green on Saturday, September 18th from 3 to 10 pm at Village Green Park. Headlining the entertainment will be the show band Hot Wax while Finger English and Murphy's Law will open the show.
Fairfield Idol
This local singing competition is open to all residents of Fairfield and Fairfield Township (the Fairfield City School District) 12 years and up. Open auditions are held in the spring and the contest wraps up with the finals at Red, White & Kaboom on July 3rd. Come out to vote for your favorite!
Fairfield Lane Library Events on the Green
The Fairfield Lane Public Library, in conjunction with Fairfield Parks & Recreation, offer a series of programs and acitivities for families all summer.
Groovin on the Green
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the concerts at Village Green Park. Every musical taste will be satisfied in this summer-long series (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) at the park's amphitheater.
Holly Days
Welcome the holiday season in with "Holly Days" at Village Green Park and the Community Arts Center. Families will enjoy visits with Santa, balloon sculptures, kids' crafts, wagon rides, the unveiling of the Festival of Trees, story time from our friends at the Fairfield Lane Library, and much more! Be there to help Santa light the big tree and all of Village Green.
Movies in the Park
A different movie will be featured throughout the summer on the first Friday of the month from May through October. In addition to the movies, the Fairfield Fire Department will also have pre-show fun for the entire family.
Pumpkin Patch in the Park
Kids of all ages will enjoy this fall festival at Harbin Park (1300 Hunter Road), the fall fun includes a hay ride to select to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, face painting, kids' crafts, games, and much more!
Red, White and Kaboom
Fairfield’s annual Independence Day celebration on July 3 includes festivities at Harbin Park, the launch site for Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks, Village Green Park, and the Fairfield Aquatic Center. Tune into ClassX Radio 88.9 FM for the live broadcast and simulcast of the fireworks soundtrack.
Swingin' on the Green
This monthly concert series, Swingin' on the Green, focuses on the sounds of Jazz and Swing and will feature area bands, some of which have previously performed in the Groovin’ on the Green Series. The series runs on the third Monday of June, July, and August at the Village Green Amphitheater.
Village Green Fine Art Fair
The 2010 Village Green Fine Art Fair featured 60 artists from around the region, making it the largest showing of artists in the show's six years. Click here to view photos from the event.
