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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16.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park Northpark Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 MoreLess Info
One Loudoun Dog Park is a dog park in a large wooded area. The park offers many tennis balls and sticks for dogs to play with, and although there are no water stations, visitors can utilize a nearby stream.
16.3 Miles
81% 16 votes
Historic Homes 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191 MoreLess Info
The oldest house remaining in Prince William County, Woodbridge's' Rippon Lodge Historic Site is a popular tourist destination. The lodge was originally a tobacco plantation and is now a home museum open to the public for tours of the house and grounds.
16.3 Miles
88% 43 votes
Monuments Washington, DC MoreLess Info
The National Japanese American Memorial is dedicated to Japanese-Americans who fought in World War II and those who were sent to internment camps. The location features two Japanese cranes standing on a tall pedestal.
16.4 Miles
23% 120 votes
Children's Museums 151 Saint George Boulevard, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
National Children's Museum is a small place located at Saint George Boulevard with rooms that have different arts and crafts, and has a separate area for infants and toddlers. There is a parking garage and outdoor space nearby for a picnic, and several restaurant options.
16.4 Miles
45% 11 votes
Historic Sites Fort Washington, MD MoreLess Info
Established in 1863, Fort Foote Park is a national park that was once known as n America Civil war earthwork for. The park is now used as a forest preserve and has tow 15-inch guns that sit on carriages.
16.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Balmoral Avenue, Fort Washington, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Betty Blume Park is a nature park that has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and freshwater fishing. The park also has spaces that can be used for soccer games and football games.
16.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 12600 Falls Road, Rockville, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Located on 20 acres, Falls Road Local Park is home to Hadley's Playground, an accessible children's playground with play structures, a rope wall and swings. The park also offers sports fields and courts, a walking path and grassy fields.
16.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Offering many classes, programs, and workshops throughout the year, Fort Foote Recreation Center has a gymnasium, athletic fields, playground equipment, restrooms, offices, and storage space for a variety of needs.
16.6 Miles
94% 34 votes
National & State Parks 43546 Partlow Road, Ashburn, VA 20147 MoreLess Info
A number of trees provide shade for comfortable outdoor fun at Ashburn Park. Little ones enjoy the prehistoric-themed playground. There's also a covered picnic area and several adjacent walking trails.
16.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Oxon Hill Farm offers a variety of ways locals can experience the region's history with features such as living history programs, hands on activities, and an evolutionary display of the park's transformation.
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