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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17.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Running/Jogging Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
Rockville's Carl Henn Millennium Trail is a 10 mile loop that encircles the entire city. The paved trail offers multiple changes in elevation, and is suitable for biking, running, or just strolling.
17.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 6th & Constitution Ave NW, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art is the premier art museum in the country. The gallery features extensive collections of art from all eras, representing both American and European art. There is also a sculpture garden.
17.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Children's Museums 3rd & H Sts NE, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Capital Childrens Museum is designed primarily for children age 8 and younger. The Museum houses exhibits and programs that honor kids' voices and reflect themes that speak to them as they learn about and engage with the world around them.
17.7 Miles
89% 9 votes
Science Museums 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
At the National Museum of Health & Medicine, visitors can study both on-site and virtual exhibits. The location contains historical, anatomical, and neuroanatomical collections as well as a historical archive and a human development anatomy center.
17.8 Miles
82% 22 votes
National & State Parks 20375 Claibourne Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147 MoreLess Info
The Trailside Park in Ashburn is a recreational facility owned and operated by Loudoun County. The park itself covers 20 acres and holds three lit baseball fields, a snack bar, and an in-line skate hockey court.
17.9 Miles
17% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 6075 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
AMC Rivertowne 12 Theatres, having been remodeled in 2015, features reclining seats and accommodating, friendly staff. The theater plays the latest movie titles and offers a full service concession stand.
17.9 Miles
- 3 votes
Parks 900 Jesup Blair Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
Situated on 24.2 acres, Jesup Blair Local Park is home to a 1850s mansion that was most recently used as low-income housing. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a soccer field, a playground, walking trails and picnic areas.
18.0 Miles
88% 133 votes
National & State Parks 2001 Daniel K Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191 MoreLess Info
The Leesylvania State Park is considered to be a historic site in the region as it was visited by Captain John Smith and serves as the ancestral home area for Virginia's legendary Fairfax and Lee families. There are also many outdoor activities for visitors, including picnicking, hiking, fishing, and boating.
18.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Museum 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
As an 18th century mansion, Hillwood Museum & Gardens offers visitors a Colonial building filled with Russian and French art. The gardens surrounding the mansions consists of courtyards, overlooks, rose gardens, and more.
18.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Arts Centers 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
In an effort to build community through the arts, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center exists to give artists of all ages an outlet to create. Guests can enjoy glass making, paper creation, screen printing and painting classes.
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