Free Things to Do with Kids in Virginia Beach
7 free kid-friendly activities in Virginia Beach. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Fun Forest Playground, Cape Story Park, Mount Trashmore Park. 6 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this free activities list
Use this list when you need a low-cost anchor stop or a quick add-on between meals. KidPaths is currently tracking 7 indexable picks for this page in Virginia Beach, VA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
7 for infants, 7 for toddlers, 7 for little kids, 7 for big kids.
Weather and access
1 indoor or mixed-weather pick. 7 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 7 stroller-friendly stops. 1 rainy-day backup.
Cost scan
7 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Fun Forest Playground
4.8 starsFun Forest Playground is one of the most popular family destinations in Chesapeake, a large, well-equipped playground inside the 100+ acre Chesapeake
Cape Story Park
4.8 starsCape Story Park is a neighborhood park in one of Virginia Beach's most charming residential communities, Cape Story by the Sea near the North End. The
Mount Trashmore Park
4.7 starsMount Trashmore is the park that Virginia Beach locals are irrationally proud of, and they're right to be. The 165-acre park built on a former landfil
Bayville Farms Park
4.7 starsBayville Farms Park in the Bayside area of Virginia Beach preserves elements of the farm that once occupied the land, giving kids both playground equi
Little Island Park
4.7 starsLittle Island Park sits right on Sandbridge Beach, giving kids a two-for-one beach-and-park experience. The playground equipment is right next to the
FreeFun Forest Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10 , large playground in Chesapeake City Park
FreeCape Story Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10 , neighborhood park in the Cape Story by the Sea community
FreeMount Trashmore Park
Ages: All ages , one of Virginia Beach's most beloved public parks with something for everyone
FreeBayville Farms Park
Ages: All ages , nature park with farm history in the Bayside area
FreeLittle Island Park
Ages: All ages
FreeGreat Neck Park & Indoor Pavilion
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreePrincess Anne Commons Gateway Park
Ages: Infants to big kids (best under 10)
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Virginia Beach?
- Virginia Beach has 7 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Fun Forest Playground, Cape Story Park, Mount Trashmore Park, Bayville Farms Park, Little Island Park. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Virginia Beach?
- Yes. 6 of the 7 free activities in Virginia Beach are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Virginia Beach are good for toddlers?
- 7 free activities in Virginia Beach are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Fun Forest Playground, Cape Story Park, Mount Trashmore Park.
- How many free activities in Virginia Beach are stroller-friendly?
- 7 of the 7 free activities in Virginia Beach are fully stroller-friendly.
More Ways to Browse
Free Virginia Beach Weekend Picks
Get Virginia Beach activity ideas by age, rainy-day backups, and weekly picks in your inbox.
Join 1,000+ parents. No spam, ever.