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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39.6 Miles
National Museum of Civil War Medicine is a two-floor organized museum that is located in the heart of Frederick. They have a gift shop in the museum. Visitors can finish the tour in an hour.
39.6 Miles
81% 94 votes
Theaters 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Weinberg Center for the Arts in West Patrick Street holds concerts, musicals, plays, and classic movies. They have a balcony and a refreshment counter. Although the decor of the place is old, they use modern equipment.
39.6 Miles
96% 142 votes
Parks Carroll Creek Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Carrol Creek Linear Park is a scenic river walk area along Frederick's canal. It offers benches to sit and rest as well as an artistically-landscaped walking path. Visitors can feed fish from the waterside.
39.6 Miles
The Maryland Ensemble offers professional theatrical productions and theater education in its 100-seat, black-box facility. The ensemble produces full-length plays and children's theater as well as comedy sketches and song.
39.6 Miles
97% 122 votes
Visitor Centers 151 S. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Frederick Visitor Center provides guests with a range of activities as well as information. The Center offers gift cards, souvenirs, bike racks, maps, guides and information on attractions along with a state of the art theater featuring an orientation film.
39.7 Miles
91% 365 votes
Rafting 604 Valley Road, Knoxville, MD 21758 MoreLess Info
River & Trail Outfitters is a local tour company which organizes a range of outdoor adventure activities near Harpers Ferry, WV such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, canoeing, and zip lining as well as many off-water activities like camping & cabin stays along the Potomac River, hiking, biking the C&O C…
39.7 Miles
70% 20 votes
Historic Sites 154 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
A reconstruction of Barbara Fritchie's original Civil War dwelling, the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum documents Civil War history. Artifacts and antiques on display include furniture, clothing, chinaware, original documents, and manuscripts.
39.7 Miles
83% 29 votes
History Museums 24 E. Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
The history of the local area is put on display at the museum controlled by the Historical Society of Frederick County. The primary focus of the exhibits revolve around the early 1800s, and guided tours are conducted regularly.
39.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Greenbrier Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 MoreLess Info
Filled with nature trails, Alum Spring Park offers visitors creeks and forests to explore. The park features a large rock structure with a ledge that visitors can take in panoramic views of the park from.
39.8 Miles
95% 176 votes
Parks 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Baker Park has easy walking trails, water features, baseball fields, picnic tables, and benches. Visitors can walk, jog, run, play tennis, or hang out anytime. They also usually hold concerts every July 4th.
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