Free things to do in Washington, D.C.

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

📍 Vienna · Fairfax & Inner Northern Virginia

NOVA Parks 95-acre botanical gardens in Vienna with themed plantings and visitor center. Paid daytime admission; seasonal Winter Walk of Lights is a separate ticketed event.

💵 Ages 5 & under free; ages 6–17 $5; ages 18–59 $9; ages 60+ $5. Nov–Dec visitor center hours 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day (Winter Walk of Lights hours differ).

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026