Things to Do with Kids in Arlington, VA

  • TripBuzz found 524 things to do with kids in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 499 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From Mount Vernon Trail to Gravelly Point Park, the Arlington area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Monuments, Dog Park, Theaters and Parks.
  • Part of the original 'ten mile square,' Arlington was returned to Virginia in the 1840s. The city has enjoyed a great deal of population growth over the years, thanks to the large number of people who work in nearby Washington DC. Arlington is closely tied to Washington DC and politics, and has war memorials, museums, and the famous national cemetery within its borders.
  • TripBuzz found 524 things to do with kids in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 499 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From Mount Vernon Trail to Gravelly Point Park, the Arlington area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Monuments, Dog Park, Theaters and Parks.
  • Part of the original 'ten mile square,' Arlington was returned to Virginia in the 1840s. The city has enjoyed a great deal of population growth over the years, thanks to the large number of people who work in nearby Washington DC. Arlington is closely tied to Washington DC and politics, and has war memorials, museums, and the famous national cemetery within its borders.
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16.7 Miles
93% 165 votes
Farms & Ranches 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171 MoreLess Info
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).
16.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
Recreation Centers 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20172 MoreLess Info
A health, exercise, and recreation facility, the Herndon Community Center offers a variety of amenities. The facility has a 25 yard indoor pool, three racquetball courts, a full-size gym, and a fitness room, and offers a variety of classes.
16.8 Miles
42% 52 votes
Bowling 15720 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
300 Shady Grove is a bowling alley and indoor entertainment complex that features a variety of amusements. The alley has open bowling as well as league and tournament play, cosmic bowling, games, including laser tag, and a restaurant and bar.
16.8 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 15720 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, Bowlmor Rockville, is a family friendly alley that features a video game arcade, miniature golf, alcoholic beverages, and laser tag. The facility also has a ropes course and bocce ball.
16.9 Miles
63% 8 votes
Ice Skating 13800 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD MoreLess Info
The ice is always ready for hockey players, figure skaters and recreational skaters at The Gardens Ice House. The rink features skate time rental, lessons, camps, and clinics, and has a cafe, pro shop, and upstairs fitness center.
17.0 Miles
72% 29 votes
Mini Golf 9116 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
An indoor miniature golf course, Monster Mini Golf features classic movie monster-themed decorations and exciting laser lighting. The facility also has party rooms for rent, and an arcade with an array of video games.
17.0 Miles
47% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 auditoriums, AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 displays first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
17.0 Miles
75% 12 votes
Dog Park Piccard Dr & Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
King Farm Dog Park provides benefits to dogs and owners alike such as a grassy running area, separate areas for large and small breeds, pools for water-loving dogs and many doggie stations. Visitors must first register their dogs.
17.0 Miles
59% 17 votes
Bowling 46940 Woodson Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Bowl America Dranesville offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides synthetic lanes, arcade games, cosmic bowling and a snack bar with food and drinks.
17.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2351 Field Point Road, Herndon, VA 20171 MoreLess Info
Spacious Arrowbrook Park was designed for community events as well as outdoor recreational activities. The facility houses a picnic area, playground, synthetic turf field, and courts for basketball, tennis and bocce ball.
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