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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14.3 Miles
84% 101 votes
Food Tours 305 S. St. Asaph St. Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The metropolitan area of Washington DC features a wide variety of cuisine options that are highlighted through DC Metro Food Tours. The company takes guests along walking tours of specific neighborhoods to visit and taste items at locally owned and operated establishments.
14.3 Miles
73% 49 votes
History Museums 201 S. Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The Lyceum is essentially a history museum that was founded in 1839 by a group calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum in conjunction with the Alexandria Library Company. Local history collections, school programs, concerts, and lectures are offered within the museum.
14.3 Miles
76% 50 votes
Playgrounds 44675 Cape Court, Suite 175, Ashburn, VA MoreLess Info
Both children and parents can socialize at the large Chibis Indoor Playground. Tunnels, slides, toys, play frames, hands-on activities, and ride-on cars keep the little ones thoroughly entertained while parents can enjoy their children having fun in a safe environment.
14.3 Miles
46% 26 votes
Cooking Classes 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Sterling, VA 20166 MoreLess Info
Cooking is made both fun and accessible at the Cookology Recreational Culinary School. The courses help the average person prepare healthy and delicious meals that can work within most budget ranges.
14.3 Miles
95% 12928 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 58,000 American soldiers who passed away during the Vietnam War. The location's fixtures included the Memorial Wall, The Three Soldiers, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
14.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
The McCrillis Gardens have been renovated to become a premier shade garden. The selected trees, shrubs, and flowers were expertly selected to provide color and texture year round and the garden is cared for by the botanical art students.
14.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 10200 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
East Gate Swim & Tennis Club is a swimming pool with lanes for swimming laps, a shallow end, a diving well with two boards and a baby pool. There are also tennis courts, a basketball hoop and a field.
14.3 Miles
30% 40 votes
Movie Theaters 45980 Regal Plz, Sterling, VA 20165 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, Regal Countryside Stadium 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a cafe with food and beverages.
14.3 Miles
50% 10 votes
Children's Play Area 44710 Cape Ct, Ste 116, Ashburn, VA 20147 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 100,000 square feet in size, Sport Bounce of Loudon is an indoor trampoline park. It offers open bounce periods as well as reserved parties, and features a variety of inflatables.
14.4 Miles
91% 202 votes
History Museums 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
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