Free & Cheap Things to Do in College Park, MD

  • The list below includes 512 free or cheap things to do in or near College Park, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Tennis, Swimming Pool, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Paint Branch Trail to American Center For Physics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in College Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Annapolis.
  • The list below includes 512 free or cheap things to do in or near College Park, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Tennis, Swimming Pool, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Paint Branch Trail to American Center For Physics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in College Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Annapolis.
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17.7 Miles
86% 95 votes
Movie Theaters 8200 Strawberry Lane, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
Along with being a popular first-run theater, the Angelika Film Center serves as an arthouse site with independent film showings and special discussions. There is also an adjoining café where debates about the movies are encouraged.
17.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Children's Play Area 8940 Rte 108, Ste F, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
With the focus on child development, Child Playtime & Swellness Center offers several play areas for young children to explore. Visitors can rent the facility for their child's birthday party.
17.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 12311 Stoney Creek Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
20/20 Horsemanship is a recreational equine facility that offers private horseback riding sessions, summer camps, and educational lectures and clinics. The farm also has a boarding and training program for horses.
17.7 Miles
80% 218 votes
Movie Theaters 2911 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031 MoreLess Info
Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic is a movie theater that shows both independent and blockbuster films, with a cafe that serves alcohol and has a unique menu. They have assigned seating so seats can be reserved.
17.7 Miles
40% 40 votes
Bowling 4245 Markham Street, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Over 40 individual lanes of traditional ten pin bowling are available at the AMF Annandale Lanes. Along with open bowling times, the alley has special sessions for leagues and an adjoining video game arcade.
17.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Laser Tag 9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Shadowland Laser Adventures provides an entertaining and memorable laser tag experience to those who play there. The center contains a misty, multi-level playing arena for guests to play laser tag in.
17.8 Miles
93% 29 votes
Parks 10000 Rt 108, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park is a 325 acre park populated by fields, woodlands, wetlands, and a large lake. Visitors to the park can find picnic, playground, and sports areas, as well as a variety of wildlife.
17.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Family Fun Center 9133 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores is a playset shopping center and playground area. Try-before-you-buy swing sets and jungle gyms are prominently featured, along with special group parties, trampolines and arcade games.
18.0 Miles
94% 123 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
The wetland area called Huntley Meadows Park is part of a large conservation and restoration project. Within the area is an educational visitor center and places for wildlife and bird watching.
18.0 Miles
67% 18 votes
Dance Clubs 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076 MoreLess Info
Cancun Cantina is a nightclub that features country and rock music, free salsa and swing dance lessons, and pub food. The location also features special events, including Halloween parties and Latin Night.
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