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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10.3 Miles
97% 160 votes
Hiking Trails 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD MoreLess Info
Billy Goat Trail is a popular hiking trail located on and around the Potomac River and offers both a strenous rocky terrain as well as flat ground to suit hikers with varying skills.
10.3 Miles
20% 20 votes
Bowling 100 S Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
A retro styled bowling alley with a classic feel, US Bowling hosts open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. The alley also has a snack bar that serves a variety of refreshments.
10.4 Miles
97% 30 votes
Kayaking 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
10.5 Miles
96% 67 votes
Playgrounds 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
Clemyjontri Park is a unique park in Mclean. The park features handicap accessible playground equipment and the park promotes children of all ages and all abilities being able to come together and play together in one area.
10.6 Miles
84% 58 votes
Arts Centers 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
The visual and performance arts are combined within the Workhouse Arts Center to encourage innovative collaboration. Education is the central goal of the site, and courses for both children and adults are held throughout the year.
10.6 Miles
100% 9 votes
Comedy Clubs 9601 Ox Rd, Workhouse Theater, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Featuring a group of local comedians, Cool Cow Comedy LLC performs at a variety of entertainment venues all across Virginia. The performances consist of stand up comedy and humorous skits.
10.6 Miles
67% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a restored Revolutionary War era farm and visitor's park dedicated to educating visitors on life in colonial America. Open daily, the farm and park have a pavilion that can be reserved for group outings.
10.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Bubble Soccer DC is indoor soccer where players run around wearing giant, inflated bubbles that look like see-through beach balls. The clear bubble covers players' top halves while legs stick out the bottom allowing players to run, kick or jostle.
10.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge Park offers boating and fishing opportunities as well as a 9-hole golf course with driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course. It also has picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.
10.9 Miles
73% 15 votes
Parks 4401 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
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