Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fairfax, VA

  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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11.6 Miles
39% 23 votes
Dog Park 1299 N Herndon Street, Arlington, VA 22201 MoreLess Info
The Clarendon Dog Park is a community-based neighborhood park that is covered in a mix of soft gravel and grass. One of the most popular features of the dog park are large fountains that the canines can run through and play in.
11.8 Miles
69% 398 votes
Movie Theaters 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a combination of a theater and club, where patrons can watch movies as well as live comedy shows from their tables. The theater features bar food and drinks, wine and spirits.
11.8 Miles
30% 10 votes
Laser Tag 421 S Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Laser Nation is a recreational laser tag facility that is available for birthday parties, youth groups, church groups, and company parties. The facility also has arcade games, air hockey tables, and concessions.
11.9 Miles
59% 17 votes
Bowling 46940 Woodson Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Bowl America Dranesville offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides synthetic lanes, arcade games, cosmic bowling and a snack bar with food and drinks.
12.0 Miles
94% 762 votes
Battlefields 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109 MoreLess Info
One of the most famous battles of the Civil War is preserved at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Along with tours of the battlefield itself, visitors can learn more about this historic era at three on-site structures that serve as museums.
12.0 Miles
63% 8 votes
Laser Tag 22446 Davis Dr, Ste 127, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Sudden Combat is an indoor paintball, laser tag and fitness arena packed inside a 15,000 square foot facility. Professional law enforcement training is also featured along with after hours group parties.
12.0 Miles
43% 14 votes
Skating Rinks 7878 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109 MoreLess Info
At Skate N Fun Zone, visitors can enjoy roller skating during one of the public skating sessions. The venue has several daily events, such as Rock N' Roll Skates where parents can skate with their kids in strollers.
12.2 Miles
91% 45 votes
Historic Sites 5801 Oxford Rd., Glen Echo, MD MoreLess Info
Clara Barton National Historic Site is the first of its kind being dedicated to the life and accomplishments of a woman. It preserves the historic home of Clara Barton who founded the American Red Cross.
12.2 Miles
87% 60 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 MoreLess Info
Glen Echo Park is a local art and culture center where visitors can participate in a number of workshops for visual and performing arts. The park also contains many attractions such as a Spanish-style ballroom, an antique carousal, children's theaters and more.
12.2 Miles
64% 64 votes
Family Fun Center 22400 Davis Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Rebounderz is an indoor recreational facility that features in the air dodge ball, basketball slam, an open jump area, and a video arcade. The facility also has a Wi-Fi lounge and cafe.
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