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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39.8 Miles
90% 104 votes
Specialty Museums 200 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Roads & Rails Museum offers reasonable admission rates. They have a gift shop where visitors can buy souvenirs and toy trains. Kids and adults will surely love their scavenger hunt.
39.8 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 12 W College Ter, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Featuring 36 synthetic lanes and electronic scoring, Terrance Lanes Tenpin Center hosts open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley features effects like glow lights and a techno sound system, as well.
39.9 Miles
82% 28 votes
Visitor Centers 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
At Howard County Welcome Center, visitors can learn about the cultural and historic landmarks of the region through knowledgeable staff and brochures. The staff can help visitors schedule tours with various attractions in the area.
39.9 Miles
78% 9 votes
Haunted Tours 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD MoreLess Info
In business for over a decade, Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City offers spooky tours of the city's historic areas that are both entertaining and informative. Tours are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides.
39.9 Miles
50% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
A 46,000-square-foot facility, Roger Carter Community Center features athletic courts, swimming pools and a fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment. The center also hosts community events and offers facility rentals, swimming lessons and a climbing wall.
39.9 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
The Howard County Historical Society Museum celebrates the rich history of Ellicott City from its days of European settlement through modern times. The museum houses hundreds of unique artifacts and items, as well as document and photography archives.
39.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Roosevelt Island DC to Allegheny Highlands PA, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Potomac Heritage Trail offers visitors outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, rafting, and boating. The trail goes through forests, has rocky terrain, and passes by streams. There are also views of the Potomac River.
40.0 Miles
82% 129 votes
History Museums 2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
The B&O Railroad Station Museum at Elicott City is the country's oldest existing railroad station and is home to a number of historic structures and reconstructed locomotives such as freight cars, caboose and more.
40.0 Miles
56% 9 votes
Golf 11330 Country Club Road, New Market, MD 21774 MoreLess Info
West Winds Golf Club comprises of an 18 hole golf course with watered and trimmed greens, multiple tees, in addition to a pavilion, an overlooking deck with a bar and a grill within the premises.
40.0 Miles
76% 33 votes
Bowling 51 Towne Center Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 MoreLess Info
Splitsville Luxury Lanes & Dinner Lounge combines upscale food like kani kama krab or chicken Caesar salads with bowling. This alley also offers bowling for couples without the dinner, as well as a snack bar, and pro shop.
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