Northern Virginia family events
Family-friendly and community events across Northern Virginia, gathered from local calendars every two weeks.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Sunday, October 18
8 to 11am, every SundayFree
McLeanVolunteer-guided Sunday morning bird walk meeting in the main parking lot; all levels welcome, minors with an adult.
9am to 2pm, every SundayFree
FairfaxYear-round family-friendly Sunday farmers market in the Mosaic District with produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, and dog treats.
10 to 11:30am$12
Great FallsLearn about prehistoric sharks, fish, and reptiles at Riverbend Park (page shows 10:00 am to 11:30 pm, likely a typo for am).
11am to 6pm, one of 2 dates$10
Frying Pan Farm ParkThree-day fall celebration with carnival rides, Big Truck Night, farm animals and harvest activities; admission free, parking $10 per vehicle, ride wristbands extra.
11am to 1:30pm$25
BethesdaFamily workshop building an Operation-style game (two sessions merged).
11am to 6pm, through Oct 18
HerndonWeekend fall harvest celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park with hands-on farm activities, demonstrations, livestock, rides, and a carnival.
11am to 7pm, through Oct 18
CliftonParadise Springs Winery celebrates harvest season October 16 to 18, 11am to 7pm daily, with special tastings, harvest tours, lawn games, and artisan food trucks. Kids are welcome on the lawn.
2:30 to 4pm, one of 2 dates$25
BethesdaOpen electronics studio session for 4th grade and up.
3pm, through Oct 18$13
ArlingtonEncore Stage & Studio opens its 2026/27 season with Hansel & Gretel, a magical family adventure performed by young actors at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.
5 to 10pm
McLean Community CenterCommunity celebration of the McLean Community Center's 50th anniversary with music through the decades, food, a signature drink and interactive attractions.
9am to 5pm, through Oct 31
Great Country FarmsFall festival at Great Country Farms with pick-your-own pumpkins, the corn maze, the Oinkintucky Derby pig races, cider pressing demos, pumpkin cannons, and cider donuts.
9:30am to 6pm, through Nov 8$15.95
Leesburg Animal ParkFall festival with wagon rides, giant hill slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, corn bin, animal encounters and weekend live entertainment; online tickets required on weekends.
10am to 6pm, through Nov 8
CentrevilleNorthern Virginia's largest fall festival spans 90+ acres with hayrides, giant slides, the Cornundrum corn maze, farm animals, and live entertainment on select days through Nov 8.
All day, through Dec 31Free
RestonFree community-led morning Tai Chi at Hunters Woods Plaza, a daily drop-in session open to all.
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