Free & Cheap Things to Do in Arlington, VA

  • The list below includes 490 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, Dog Park, Parks and Bike Paths.
  • From Tomb of the Unknowns to Arlington National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Reston and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 490 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, Dog Park, Parks and Bike Paths.
  • From Tomb of the Unknowns to Arlington National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Reston and Bethesda.
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14.9 Miles
100% 9 votes
Comedy Clubs 9601 Ox Rd, Workhouse Theater, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Featuring a group of local comedians, Cool Cow Comedy LLC performs at a variety of entertainment venues all across Virginia. The performances consist of stand up comedy and humorous skits.
14.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 10406 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Featuring 13.4 miles of hiking trails, the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is a recreational area popular among nature enthusiasts. The area also offers seven miles of horseback riding trails as well as over 800 acres of forest area.
15.0 Miles
84% 58 votes
Arts Centers 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
The visual and performance arts are combined within the Workhouse Arts Center to encourage innovative collaboration. Education is the central goal of the site, and courses for both children and adults are held throughout the year.
15.0 Miles
88% 16 votes
Movie Theaters 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
P & G's Old Greenbelt Theatre is a currently a movie theater that has also served as a community and performing arts theater in the past. It is a single screen theater that features a Cinemascope screen.
15.1 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters Beltway Plaza Mall, 6198 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
A small discount movie theater, Academy 8 Theaters shows contemporary films. It offers a variety of concessions and refreshment combos, and runs a number of specials, including movie clubs for seniors and loyalty programs for frequent guests.
15.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Located along the Occoquan River, Occoquan Regional Park provides access for fishing and boating as well as trails along the river and in wooded areas. The park's 400 acres includes open green space, sports facilities and picnic areas.
15.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 50 Southlawn Ct, Rockville, MD 20847 MoreLess Info
The Rockville Ice Arena is a popular place for locals to have parties, learn how to skate, or join a league. The arena offers public skate, hockey camps, skating clinics, and more.
15.4 Miles
50% 6 votes
Hobby Shops 20-B Southlawn Ct, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
Tactical Airsoft Arena provides a safe indoor environment with over 3,500 square feet for simulated military and law-enforcement style Airsoft combat play. The exclusive Airsoft-only arena features 8 foot tall modular walls with nine rooms and multiple hallways.
15.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3039 Fairland Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 MoreLess Info
Featuring a cricket field, Calverton-Galway Local Park offers visitors a variety of lighted fields for baseball, soccer, and softball. In addition to the sports fields, there are open fields for general recreation and a playground for children.
15.5 Miles
91% 109 votes
Visitor Centers Code 130, Greenbelt, MD 20771 MoreLess Info
Goddard Visitor Center, named after Dr. Robert H. Goddard, houses a large variety of informative exhibits which showcase NASA's work in various fields such as astrophysics, communications and more, in addition to many model and vintage artifacts.
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