Cool for the Summer in Prince William County

The dog days of summer can really zap your energy. Need to beat the heat? Visit all these "cool spots" across Prince William County to support your community, bolster local businesses, and have fun! 

Aim for an Arcade. Sometimes the weather just doesn’t cooperate, so channel your inner child and head to one of these arcades.

• Kids’ Choice Sport & Fun Center in Woodbridge
• Round 1 in Woodbridge
• Laser Tag in Manassas 

Gotta Bounce? July is World Jump Month, so head to one of these great trampoline parks:

• ZavaZone Adventure Park in Woodbridge
• Defy in Woodbridge
• SkyZone Trampoline Park in Manassas

Take in a Flick. Smell the popcorn, hoard the Junior Mints, and sit in the cool darkness for a summer blockbuster on the big screen.

• Regal Manassas in Manassas
• AMC Potomac Mills 18 in Woodbridge
• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbridge 

Bowling Fun for the Whole Family. It can be tough to find activities for all ages to enjoy together, but bowling is for all skill levels, sizes, and ages.

• AMF Dale City Lanes in Dale City
• Bowl America in Manassas
• Bowl America in Woodbridge 

Get Crafty! Bring out your artistic side and create an experience and artwork to remember.

• Paint Your Heart Out in Occoquan
• Paint by You in Woodbridge
• Creative Brush Studio in Manassas 

Embrace Local Theater. Drama is cool when it happens on stage! Help your local arts community thrive by catching a live show. 

• ArtFactory in Manassas
• Castaway Repertory Theater in Woodbridge
• Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas 

We All Scream for Ice Cream! Ending (or starting) any outing with ice cream is fun for all ages. Here’s our free sample:

• La Michoacana Frozen Mix or Nathan’s Dairy Bar in Manassas
• Cookies & Cream in Haymarket
• Third Base & Frozen Custard Parlor in Occoquan
• Jimmy T’s Soft Serve in Dumfries
• Campbells Frozen Custard in Lake Ridge and Woodbridge 

Check out Visit Prince William search page for 50 more ice cream options!