Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fairfax, VA

  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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9.2 Miles
70% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 13025 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Offering first-run feature films, AMC Worldgate 9 utilizes digital projection in its nine auditoriums. The theater provides reclining chairs, stadium seating, a bar with adult beverages, reserved seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.2 Miles
75% 16 votes
Dog Park 11300 Baron Cameron Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Offering separate fenced off play areas for large and small breeds, the Baron Cameron Dog Park is a popular destination for dog owners in Reston. The park offers safe, off-leash areas for dogs to run and play, as well as a water station and balls for fetching.
9.3 Miles
80% 20 votes
Art Gallery 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
Serving the community, McLean Community Center offers visitors a variety of programs in fitness and the arts. During the summer, the center hosts camps for children that involve cooking, making crafts, and other activities.
9.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2351 Field Point Road, Herndon, VA 20171 MoreLess Info
Spacious Arrowbrook Park was designed for community events as well as outdoor recreational activities. The facility houses a picnic area, playground, synthetic turf field, and courts for basketball, tennis and bocce ball.
9.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Other Entertainment 1350 Beverly Rd, Ste 115, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
The McLean Symphony is an all-volunteer orchestra that is under the guidance of Maestro Dingwall Fleary. The symphony presents concerts at the McLean Community Center and receives grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
9.4 Miles
92% 37 votes
Parks 601 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA 22203 MoreLess Info
Bluemont Park is favored by local families and runners. The park features a 4 mile long stream that is nestled against scenic jogging paths, a shaded playground, basketball courts and picnic areas.
9.5 Miles
88% 82 votes
Hiking Trails 7400 Georgetown Pk., McLean, VA MoreLess Info
The waterfall hike trail through Scott's Run Nature Preserve is the closest one to the Metro DC area. The main trail is a 2.2 mile loop, but there are also many interconnecting trails along the 384 acres that make up the park.
9.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Town of Herndon Line, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
With nearly six miles of interconnected pathways, the paved Sugarland Stream Valley Run Trail winds through marshes, streams and scenic woodlands. Outdoor opportunities here include walking, hiking, biking or observing nature.
9.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 417 Queens Row Street, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Hunters Creek Swim & Racquet Club is an open membership pool and swim club that focuses on group events. Swimming lessons are available as well as two regulation sized tennis courts on-site.
9.7 Miles
82% 82 votes
National & State Parks 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121 MoreLess Info
The spacious fields of Bull Run Regional Park offers many outdoor activities like picnicking, camping, hiking, disc golf, and shooting at the public range. During the summer a large outdoor pool is open as well.
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