Things to Do with Kids in Fairfax, VA

  • 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.
  • 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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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
91% 22 votes
Rock Climbing 10225 Nokesville Road, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
Vertical Rock Climbing & Fitness Center is a rock climbing facility that offers rock climbing lessons, outdoor summer camps, and yoga classes. The facility is also available for birthday parties and corporate events.
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.
12.8 Miles
86% 580 votes
Historic Sites Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
12.8 Miles
94% 123 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
The wetland area called Huntley Meadows Park is part of a large conservation and restoration project. Within the area is an educational visitor center and places for wildlife and bird watching.
12.8 Miles
87% 84 votes
Historic Homes 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039 MoreLess Info
Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
12.8 Miles
48% 46 votes
Farms & Ranches 26469 Ticonderoga Rd., Chantilly, VA MoreLess Info
Modern farm life is on display at the Ticonderoga Farms that covers over 1,000 acres of fields and forest. Farm related activities like hayrides, slides, bonfires, pumpkin picking, picnics, and fresh produce are frequently held.
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