Free & Cheap Things to Do in Washington, DC

  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
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Specialty pies topped with ingredients such as pesto, roasted red peppers, and gorgonzola cheese
41.4 Miles
64% 11 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 722 Dulaney Valley Rd, Ste 187, Towson, MD 21204 MoreLess Info
A flat track roller derby league made up of four intraleague teams and two interleague teams, Charm City Roller Girls is also skater owned and operated. Bouts are held at DuBurns Arena approximately once a month.
41.4 Miles
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Beaches 2200 Rocky Point Road, Essex, MD 21221 MoreLess Info
Spread over 375 acres of land, the Rocky Point Beach is situated at the mouth of both the Middle and Back Rivers along Chesapeake Bay. Along with the 300 foot beach, the surrounding park has numerous picnic areas, two playgrounds, a fishing pier, and a sailing center.
41.5 Miles
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Recreation Centers 1801 Glen Keith Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234 MoreLess Info
Loch Raven Tiny Tots is a program that offers three and four year-old children in the local community a chance to play and learn. Art projects, sing-alongs, storytelling, and outdoor play are among the activities enjoyed by the tots.
41.6 Miles
93% 43 votes
Children's Museums 1611 North Market Street, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
Initially the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, this historic house operates as Rose Hill Manor Park & Children's Museum today featuring numerous exhibits and hands-on displays about domestic life during colonial period.
41.6 Miles
90% 29 votes
Movie Theaters Baugman's Lane, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
A theater in the Frederick suburb, MDL Holiday Cinemas provides a full schedule of the most up-to-date films. Locally owned and managed, they offer regular discounts such as 'bargain day' and an array of concessions.
41.8 Miles
20% 5 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 7915 Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234 MoreLess Info
Sipping Pretty conducts in-home, corporate, non- profit and specialty event wine tasting seminars. They also coach one-on-one seminars for educational purposes, specialize in custom baskets, chef services and wine accessories.
41.9 Miles
100% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 1301 York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093 MoreLess Info
The Fire Museum of Maryland showcases the history of firefighting in the state, spanning from the late 19th century to the present. It features equipment, vehicles, and alarm systems from various eras, and allows children to try on firefighter gear.
42.2 Miles
88% 32 votes
Farms & Ranches 5620 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, MD 21703 MoreLess Info
A great deal of farm fun is offered at the Summers Farm Adventure with emphasis on fall related activities like a cornfield maze, petting zoo, pig races, hay slides, and pumpkin picking. The site also has a country market with a sweet shop and barnyard grill.
42.2 Miles
96% 25 votes
Parks 8211 Glen Road, Parkville, MD 21234 MoreLess Info
Large open green spaces are offered at Double Rock Park, which covers over 100 acres of land. Multiple trails, ball fields, and picnic areas are available within the park site.
42.2 Miles
94% 16 votes
Farms & Ranches 5620 Butterfly Ln, Frederick, MD 21702 MoreLess Info
With traditional family fun and excitement, Summer's Farm is a wholesome experience to enjoy with the little ones. Attractions include a pumpkin patch, a rope maze, a petting zoo, hay rides, and corn mazes.
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