Things to Do with Kids in Fairfax, VA

  • TripBuzz found 469 things to do with kids in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 450 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Bowl America Fairfax to Fairfax Ice Arena, the Fairfax area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • Less than a 45 minute drive from Washington D.C., Fairfax, VA is a destination on its own. The town of 22,000 hosts several annual events including The Chocolate Lovers Festival, special performances by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, a number of Opera performances, and presentations of local history by expert historians.
  • TripBuzz found 469 things to do with kids in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 450 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Bowl America Fairfax to Fairfax Ice Arena, the Fairfax area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • Less than a 45 minute drive from Washington D.C., Fairfax, VA is a destination on its own. The town of 22,000 hosts several annual events including The Chocolate Lovers Festival, special performances by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, a number of Opera performances, and presentations of local history by expert historians.
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14.4 Miles
91% 307 votes
Airfields George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Guests to Gravelly Point Park are able to have great views for planespotting as planes from the Reagan Airport take off and land over the park area. There are also park-related activities like picnicking, biking, and running.
14.4 Miles
92% 3190 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20024 MoreLess Info
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial is dedicated to the famous Civil Rights activist that delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech in Washington, D.C. The location features a statue of King and an inscription wall.
14.4 Miles
96% 15395 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
One of the most iconic sites in the city, the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool is the largest reflecting pool in Washington D.C. The site, located at the base of the Lincoln Memorial's steps, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
14.4 Miles
95% 3831 votes
Monuments Off West Basin Drive, Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the famous Depression era and World War II president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial features a life-sized sculpture of the man with his dog. The memorial features several other bronze sculptures and a waterfall.
14.5 Miles
89% 204 votes
Historic Homes 121 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
14.5 Miles
92% 172 votes
Specialty Museums 105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
14.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of just over 2 acres, Elm Street Park is a small urban park offering guests a number of amenities. These include a playground area, picnic tables, and a unique 'Girl with Hoop' statue by artist Jenny Read.
14.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 8650 Bells Mill Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The 5-acre Tallyho Swim & Tennis Club is a recreational sports club that features a heated 6-lane swimming pool, a regulation beach volleyball court, and two lighted tennis courts. The club also provides wireless Internet.
14.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 21300 Redskin Park Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 MoreLess Info
While not home to the actual FedEx Field Stadium where the Red Skins play professional games, Redskins Park is a vibrant side attraction in the area. There is a substantial field which is covered with a bubble dome in the colder months.
14.6 Miles
71% 255 votes
Boat Cruise 205 The Strand, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
Several tours of both the freshwater and seawater regions within the Washington DC region are available through the Potomac Riverboat Company. Sightseeing tours include the Washington Monuments Cruise, the Mount Vernon Cruise, the Alexandria Seaport Cruise, and the Pirate Cruise.
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