- The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheaton, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Brookside Gardens to Brookside Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheaton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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Get a feel for life in the early 1900's at Frying Pan Park, complete with a working demonstration 1930s farm. A meetinghouse from the 18th century and schoolhouse constructed in 1911 are among the attractions. Beginner horseback riding lessons are offered (fee applies).
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Ox Hill Battlefield Park is a historical park, as it was the setting for the only major Civil War battle of Fairfax County. Kiosks throughout the park teach visitors the history as they stroll through this peaceful area.
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The Crofton Swim & Tennis Club is a recreational club that features a basketball court, a ping-pong table, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a club house. The pool has low and high diving boards.
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Adjacent to George Mason University, University Mall Theatres provides daily showings of movies. They offer usually one first-run film, several second-run films, and a presentation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show every Saturday at midnight.
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The bulk of Lakeside Park is dedicated to a general open play area that can be used for athletics, relaxing, or other types of recreation. Visitors can of course enjoy the nearby lake with fishing and a two-mile long walking path.
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Multiple wooded areas are located within the 415 acres of Rockburn Branch Park. Divided into two sections, the park offers over seven miles of trails, 10 ball diamonds, six multipurpose turf fields, and an 18-hole disc golf course.
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A movie theater offering first-run movies, Fairfax Corner 14 + Xtreme features auditoriums with digital projection, RealD 3D and stadium seating. The theater provides a restaurant and bar, self-service ticketing, a party room and arcade games.
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A 14 theater movie multiplex, the Fairfax Corner 14 + Xtreme is part of the Cinemark theater chain. The theater shows primarily first run Hollywood movies, and offers some with Xtreme digital video and sound.
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A pottery studio, Color Me Mine invites visitors to paint their own pieces of pottery, which the studio then fires. The studio holds events for kids and adults, and offers a variety of promotions.
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Located on 25 acres of scenic land, River Farm is a gardening area that the American Horticultural Society calls home. The farm is also popular for a number of event rentals, including weddings and business gatherings.