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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8.3 Miles
44% 64 votes
Movie Theaters Reston Town Ctr 11, 11940 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Featuring eleven screens, Bow Tie Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Reston. The theatre shows the latest feature films and offers a full service snack bar, state of the art sound and comfortable luxury leather seats.
8.4 Miles
83% 94 votes
Water Parks 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
More than an acre of water-based fun is implemented at the Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole. The entire park is surrounded by a lazy river that runs 2.5 miles an hour while the center features flumes, slides, showers, spray towers, and an interactive fun center for young children.
8.4 Miles
100% 30 votes
Theaters 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
See a theatrical production at NextStop Theatre Company. Founded in 1988, this 114-seat theater hosts a variety of shows including musicals, comedies, and seasonal performances.
8.4 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).
8.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 14550 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
With several indoor turf fields to choose from, The nZone offers sports fields and a fitness center for training. The center hosts fitness boot camps, kids classes, adult sports leagues, and other activities.
8.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
A small pocket of green in McLean, Lewinsville Park has several amenities for recreation and relaxation. The park contains baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis as well as a small garden area.
8.5 Miles
78% 80 votes
Parks 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The focus of the 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park is the 20-acre lake itself that offers fishing and boating. There is also an on-site waterpark known as The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole with a lazy river, tunnels, slides, and an interactive water play area for children.
8.5 Miles
93% 15 votes
Theaters 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
The NextStop Theatre Company has been bringing live theatrical productions to the Dulles corridor for more than 25 years. In addition to a regular season of plays, the theatre company also offers youth classes and summer programs.
8.6 Miles
88% 56 votes
Aviation Museums 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Run by the Smithsonian Institution, the National Air & Space Museum is a museum that houses the world's largest collection of space and aviation artifacts and memorabilia. In addition to tours, the museum also offers access to lectures and events.
8.6 Miles
92% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 6859 Springfield Mall, Springfield Town Ctr, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
With comfortable seating and an array of concessions, Regal Cinemas-Springfield Town Center 12 shows the latest movies. And with several theaters such as those showing IMAX and/or 3D films, there are many movies to choose from.
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