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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16.2 Miles
80% 1293 votes
Marinas 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
National Harbor is a multi-purpose waterfront area which is home to a wide range of attractions including the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, a marina, a children's museum, multiple nightlife and dining destinations and more.
16.2 Miles
82% 1539 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) Washington, DC 20003 MoreLess Info
Located in Southeast Washington is the popular National Park. Home to MLB baseball, the park redefines modern sports facility architecture and offers beautiful views of the surrounding city.
16.2 Miles
100% 11 votes
Paddleboarding 165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Boating In DC at National Harbor offers rentals of non-motorized boats, from three person canoes to single kayaks. Additionally, they have classes, tours of the Potomac and children's summer camps that teach boating safety and boat navigation.
16.2 Miles
83% 301 votes
Landmarks 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
At 70 feet long, The Awakening Sculpture is an aluminum statue depicting a giant man buried in the ground reaching towards the sky. The statue is located on the water's edge, and often has children playing on it.
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.
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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.
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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.
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