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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15.7 Miles
95% 104 votes
National & State Parks 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Cabin John Regional Park has a well-maintained 5-mile recreational hiking and biking trail. They also have a skating rink, campgrounds, picnic and playground areas, and outdoor tennis courts, among others.
15.7 Miles
94% 48 votes
Historic Sites 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308 MoreLess Info
Located on 25 acres of scenic land, River Farm is a gardening area that the American Horticultural Society calls home. The farm is also popular for a number of event rentals, including weddings and business gatherings.
15.7 Miles
80% 1061 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of Crime & Punishment covers the country's incarceration system, offering interactive learning experiences on topics like the judicial system and consequences of crime. The museum also offers forensic science workshops for guests who wish to learn about CSI techniques.
15.7 Miles
92% 13204 votes
Aviation Museums Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
15.7 Miles
72% 60 votes
Movie Theaters 22875 Brambleton Plz, Ashburn, VA 20148 MoreLess Info
Regal Fox Stadium 16 is a 16 screen movie theater with stadium seating that also features an IMAX auditorium. The theater airs first run films with digital projection and features an arcade and a party room.
15.8 Miles
94% 32 votes
National & State Parks 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Large numbers of outdoor activities and programs are held at the Mason Neck State Park which is a short drive from Washington DC. Guests can access multi-use trails, large picnic areas, a playground, a canoe launch site, and even a visitor orientation center.
15.8 Miles
94% 6663 votes
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Newseum

History Museums Washington, DC 20001 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
16.0 Miles
92% 1812 votes
Botanical Gardens Washington, DC 20001 MoreLess Info
One of the most beautiful indoor gardens in the nation is the United States Botanic Garden. The garden includes a rose garden, the First Ladies water garden, a jungle habitat and more.
16.1 Miles
68% 22 votes
Golf 42180 Ryan Rd., Ashburn, VA 20148 MoreLess Info
The scenic park-like setting of the Brambleton Regional Park Golf Course offers a championship level arrangement through 18 holes. The course itself is a par-72 and features water holes, wooded areas, and large bunkers.
16.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 12511 Circle Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glen Hills Local Park is a popular community park of the Potomac area. The park features a children's playground, softball and baseball fields, a lighted tennis court and picnic areas.
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