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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69% 84 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club is a small concert hall that that can seat up to 500 people. The facility has a 40-foot bar and lounge area and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
15.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 4960 Battery Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
Battery Lane Park is an urban park that lies along a trolley line trail and offers typical amenities like a playground, park benches, and maintained restrooms. A basketball court and two fenced-in tennis courts are also available for use.
15.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 5652 Oakmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Ayrlawn Park is a 14.3 acre park offering large open fields and various recreational amenities. Attractions include a multipurpose field, a playground, two tennis courts, a softball field, and a baseball field.
15.0 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.
15.0 Miles
94% 6800 votes
History Museums 100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 MoreLess Info
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
15.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Mountains WA MoreLess Info
The highest point of the Olympic Mountains in Washington, Mount Olympus is a challenge to several hikers. A wonderful landscape, this range provides a beautiful scenery for all of those able to reach the summit.
15.1 Miles
96% 863 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20008 MoreLess Info
The Hillwood Museum & Gardens features a collection of Russian imperial art and an 18th-century French decorative art collection. The site's gardens feature thirteen different outdoor rooms, including a putting green.
15.1 Miles
48% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2002, ArcLight Bethesda is a local movie theater that aims to provide a memorable movie-watching experience for its guests. The theater shows a variety of films, ranging from Hollywood hits to independent movies.
15.1 Miles
58% 12 votes
Children's Play Area 21670 Red Rum Dr, Ste 102, Ashburn, VA 20148 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2013, Kidz Plaza is a playground location featuring a number of fun attractions for its young guests to enjoy. Large inflatables, slides, and ball pits are among the many amenities enjoyed at the playground.
15.2 Miles
93% 3046 votes
Historic Districts 3200 George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 MoreLess Info
Open year round, George Washington's Mount Vernon gives visitors a peek into the life of the nation's first president. The estate includes Washington's tomb, the Mansion, a plantation and gardens, plus over a dozen original structures. Pick up a souvenir at the gift shop.
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