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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11.2 Miles
100% 22 votes
Waterfalls Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Great Falls & the Potomac Gorge constitute a remarkable and unique ecosystem, a natural space unspoiled by its relative proximity to developed areas. The area features a diverse array of plant and animal species, as well as stunning views.
11.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Visitor Centers 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center is an information center that features a ballroom where dances and social events take place. The center is open year round Wednesday through Sunday.
11.2 Miles
79% 70 votes
Mini Golf 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Owned by former PGA golfer Woody Fitzhugh, Woody's Golf Range offers a variety of amenities for golfers. There is a driving range with turf mats and targets at various distances, as well as a miniature golf course.
11.3 Miles
89% 37 votes
Boat Cruise 11710 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD, Potomac, MD MoreLess Info
Visitors who take the Great Falls Canal Boat Ride will ride through a historical canal in a boat pulled by mules, while park rangers in period clothing discuss 19th century life. The ride lasts for approximately one hour.
11.3 Miles
94% 48 votes
Mini Golf 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Perils of the Lost Jungle Miniature Golf is an 18-hole outdoor course for all ages. Smoke machines, lighting and sound effects round out the experience of this course, themed from jungle adventure movies.
11.3 Miles
83% 137 votes
Dog Park 2601 S Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206 MoreLess Info
Situated next to a stream, Shirlington Park has a large play area for dogs to socialize in. The dogs like to sit and swim in the stream. They also have a fenced area for smaller dogs.
11.4 Miles
72% 118 votes
Water Parks 4001 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
Cameron Run Regional Park offers an outdoors water park, miniature golf course, batting cages, picnic shelters, and a special events pavilion. The park also offers catering for special activities, and part of the park is dog friendly.
11.4 Miles
50% 18 votes
Sports Teams (Professional) 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
As a minor league baseball team, Potomac Nationals Professional Baseball offers a stadium that guests can see home games from. On Saturdays in the summer, the field has fireworks for guests to enjoy.
11.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22195 MoreLess Info
G Richard Pfitzner Stadium is the official stadium of the minor league baseball team, the Potomac Nationals. The stadium features a main concession stand, a press box, restrooms, and a picnic area.
11.5 Miles
85% 26 votes
Historic Sites 10311 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA MoreLess Info
The Ben Lomond Manor House & Old Rose Garden is a combination historic site which is open for public tours. The house itself is known for its Federal architecture and the role played in the Civil War while the garden holds a variety of roses developed before the 20th century.
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