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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12.2 Miles
75% 8 votes
Swimming Pool 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Built in 1991, the Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center serves the recreational needs of the local community with a 60,000-square-foot indoor fitness facility. Features of the center include a 40-meter indoor pool, hot tubs, racquetball courts, saunas, and fitness equipment.
12.4 Miles
97% 5585 votes
Cemeteries Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Veteran soldiers who have served in every war from the American Revolution to the most recent conflicts are buried in the massive Arlington National Cemetery. More than 260,000 individuals are in this military cemetery, including John F. Kennedy.
12.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Children's Entertainment Bethesda, MD 20816 MoreLess Info
Abracadabra Alex Magic Shows for Children features a professional magician sure to delight children and keep them giggling. Great for birthday parties, Abracadabra Alex sends each kid home with a balloon animal and a magic trick.
12.4 Miles
41% 39 votes
Movie Theaters 11380 Bulloch Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex in the Regal cinema chain, the Regal Manassas Stadium 14 shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies in its 14 auditoriums. The theater features digital video and sound, and offers a variety of refreshments.
12.5 Miles
99% 2456 votes
Scenic Walks Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Within the Arlington National Cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknowns that is also sometimes called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Tomb sarcophagus is placed over the grave of an unknown soldier from World War I and serves as a memorial for all deceased unknown soldiers.
12.5 Miles
83% 18 votes
Hiking Trails Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
As a popular biking trail, Custis Trail provides visitors with a scenic path that weaves through a wooded area. The trail follows Route 66, with local commuters often riding it.
12.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Playgrounds 1400 Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Featuring facilities for volleyball, basketball and tennis, Briar Patch Park measures five acres and has grass fields with a patch of trees. It offers playgrounds for three different age groups as well as a picnic pavilion with tables.
12.7 Miles
89% 842 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
The Old Town Waterfront is centered mostly around the marina and parks, allowing for outdoor activities like boating, fishing, biking, and walking. The district also features many shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
12.7 Miles
75% 48 votes
Recreation Centers 46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
In addition to the historic Lanesville Ordinary & Post Office, the Claude Moore Park Recreation Center features several outdoor activities. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, two fishing ponds, and live animal displays at the Vestal's Gap Visitor Center.
12.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Dog Park 13000 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Founded in honor of a fallen police dog, the K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park provides a large area for pets to socialize and exercise together. The park provides clean-up bags for the dogs' waste as well as agility equipment.
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