Free & Cheap Things to Do in Washington, DC

  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
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Tango Mercurio 1339 Green Ct. NW, Washington, DC MoreLess Info
Instructors teach Argentine tango with a series of lessons
25.0 Miles
50% 12 votes
Mini Golf 8902 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
The Magic Putting Place is a miniature golf course featuring two different courses with 36 holes in total to play on. The course offers night-golf after dark as well as many concessions options to enjoy.
25.0 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.
25.1 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.
25.1 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.
25.1 Miles
100% 10 votes
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Bowling 43811 Central Station Dr, Ste 100, Ashburn, VA 20147 MoreLess Info
The Zone is a center for all kinds of entertainment including laser tag, many arcade games and bowling with lanes that can be privately reserved. They also have a separate restaurant and bar area.
25.3 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.
25.4 Miles
86% 122 votes
Farms & Ranches 22200 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876 MoreLess Info
Butler's Orchard is a 300-acre family farm that boasts 300 acres of pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. They also offer an on site farmer's market that sells homemade jams, baked goods and fresh produce.
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Neighborhoods 3710 Colony Club Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037 MoreLess Info
The South River Colony Conservancy is a 300-acre wooded preserve that includes walking trails, two outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and multiple playgrounds. The trails can be used for mountain biking, hiking, and running.
25.8 Miles
86% 98 votes
History Museums 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
The local history of the city is put on display at The Manassas Museum. The permanent exhibits go into the Native American past of the area, but the bulk of the collection is on the Civil War and related artifacts.
25.8 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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