- TripBuzz found 469 things to do with kids in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 450 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
- From Bowl America Fairfax to Fairfax Ice Arena, the Fairfax area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
- Less than a 45 minute drive from Washington D.C., Fairfax, VA is a destination on its own. The town of 22,000 hosts several annual events including The Chocolate Lovers Festival, special performances by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, a number of Opera performances, and presentations of local history by expert historians.
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Spread across nearly four acres of space, the Fort Barnard Park features standard park amenities like a children's playground, picnic shelter, and a walking path. This park also maintains a complete baseball field with player benches and a basketball court.
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George Washington Memorial Parkway, McLean, VA 22101
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The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a scenic driving route stretching 25 miles long along the Potomac River. Views of local wildlife including deer and bald eagles are featured along with trails and national landmarks.
11.5 Miles
Fort Marcy Park is one of several remaining Civil War forts originally erected to protect the nation's capital. It was originally constructed to protect the Chain Bridge and today protects the surrounding wildlife.
11.6 Miles
Serving as the home field for the Harrisburg Senators, the Pfitzner Stadium is a small yet well beloved local tradition. The baseball team itself feeds into the Nationals, and fireworks are held for every Saturday game.
11.6 Miles
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.
11.7 Miles
The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is a non-profit theater company that covers a wide range of productions. Contemporary musicals, modern plays, reinvented classic musicals, and new works are all featured.
11.7 Miles
American Century Theater operates out of a stage attached to a middle school and focuses on 'neglected' 20th century plays. This black box theater provides lots of flexibility in seating and staging.
11.8 Miles
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
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
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.