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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48.5 Miles
70% 27 votes
Parks Laurel, MD MoreLess Info
Laurel Park is a thoroughbred racetrack with a season that stretches from October through March. They host family days and a variety of festivals year-round, and feature a variety of dining options.
48.6 Miles
96% 2245 votes
Monuments 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 MoreLess Info
Fort McHenry National Monument commemorates the role that the star-shaped coastal fort played in the War of 1812, defending the Baltimore harbor against the British Navy. Self-guided tours of the preserved fortresses and canons coupled with scenic views of the water, are available.
48.6 Miles
90% 30 votes
Colleges & Universities 301 N King St., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 MoreLess Info
In addition to the historic Shepherd University campus, visitors can enjoy athletic events at the modernized stadium that holds the school's football games. There are even three on site theaters offering a wide range of plays from both new and old writers.
48.7 Miles
91% 1904 votes
Historic Districts Fell Street, Baltimore, MD MoreLess Info
Founded by William Fell in 1730, Fell's Point is a historic neighborhood overlooking the water on the northern shore of the Baltimore Harbor. Once a prominent port, it is now home to a large number of bars as well as antique stores, restaurants and more.
48.7 Miles
95% 1102 votes
Adventure Tour Ann Street Pier, Baltimore, MD MoreLess Info
Urban Pirates is a local company which organizes hour long pirate adventure aboard their ship called 'Fearless' which sails out from Fell's Point. The adventure includes many activities such as face painting, dressing up, treasure hunting and more.
48.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Historic Sites 16500 Shepherdstown pike (MD34), Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Also known as Ferry Hill Place, Ferry Hill Plantation is a historic building that has been a private home, a restaurant, and the headquarters for C&O Canal. The building is now a visitor center, with a variety of informative exhibits.
48.9 Miles
88% 110 votes
Movie Theaters 1711 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD MoreLess Info
The Charles Theatre is a movie theater that sits in a 23,000-sqft movie house that can accommodate up to 1150 people at a time. The theater shows first-run specialty films as well as big-budget Hollywood movies and foreign films.
49.0 Miles
97% 1850 votes
Historic Sites Maryland Highway 65, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Antietam National Battlefield is a designated area along the Antietam River which marks the location of the historic Battle of Antietam fought in 1862. The site consists of the battlefield, a military cemetery, a visitor center, and the famous Burnside's Bridge.
49.1 Miles
57% 247 votes
National & State Parks 1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409 MoreLess Info
Located along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park is home to vast stretches of beach where visitors can enjoy the views of the Bay and participate in boating, fishing, picnicking and more. There are also mulitple hiking trails within the park.
49.1 Miles
84% 332 votes
Caverns & Caves US Highway 340, Front Royal, VA 22630 MoreLess Info
Some of the most rare cave formations in the world are found at Skyline Caverns. The arrangement of the underground attraction also includes regular light shows that give the rocks a unique appearance.
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