# Fall activities near Aldie

> Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, apple picking, and fall festivals. Closest to Aldie first.

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### [Fall Kids Crafts](https://wknd.app/r/g8d875/fall-kids-crafts)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: 24205 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie, VA 20105 (38.94852, -77.62291)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts, fall, family
- About: Kids get creative at Fall Kids Crafts with the Nova Creative Reuse Center, making a fall-themed project to take home; all supplies provided.
- Source: https://www.larkbrewingco.com/happenings/
- Distance: about 5 min drive from the town center (2.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Greenhill Vineyards 2026 Harvest Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/kpv23t/greenhill-vineyards-2026-harvest-dinner)

- When: 2026-11-07 18:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Greenhill Vineyards, 23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117 (38.9660299, -77.7052022)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $250.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, harvest, dinner, food-pairing, middleburg
- About: Greenhill Vineyards celebrates harvest with a six-course Latin American-inspired dinner by Root & Stem in the Barrel Room, paired with the season's new vintage release.
- Source: https://mailchi.mp/greenhillvineyards/adult-easter-egg-hunt-4743960
- Distance: about 10 min drive from the town center (3.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Wine and beer events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/c89qhf/wine-and-beer-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Stone Tower Harvest Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/p95zfm/stone-tower-harvest-dinner)

- When: 2026-11-13 18:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Stone Tower Winery, 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175 (39.06407, -77.63488)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $185.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, fall
- About: Stone Tower's 14th annual harvest dinner: five chef-crafted courses with new estate wine pairings at communal tables in the Sparkling House. 21 and over.
- Source: https://www.stonetowerwinery.com/event/harvest-dinner-2026-11-13-1800-harvest-dinner/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Wine and beer events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/c89qhf/wine-and-beer-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Pumpkin Village Fall Fest at Leesburg Animal Park](https://wknd.app/r/qra4r6/pumpkin-village-fall-fest-at-leesburg-animal-park)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:30-18:00 (America/New_York), and 22 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Leesburg Animal Park, 19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 20175 (39.08442, -77.59229)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.95
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, pumpkins, animals, petting-zoo, family-friendly, moon-bounces
- About: Fall festival with wagon rides, giant hill slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, corn bin, animal encounters and weekend live entertainment; online tickets required on weekends.
- Source: https://leesburganimalpark.com/events/list/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Loudoun Fall Farm Tour](https://wknd.app/r/v6ahjv/loudoun-fall-farm-tour)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Loudoun County farms, Loudoun County, VA (39.0337573, -77.5172218)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: farm, outdoor, fall, animals, drop-in
- About: Self-guided visits to Loudoun County farms on October 17–18, about 10am–4pm. Free with no tickets; some stops charge for food or activities.
- Source: https://loudounfarms.org/farmtour/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Halloween Story Trail Costume Parade](https://wknd.app/r/yvykpp/halloween-story-trail-costume-parade)

- When: 2026-10-30 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 14870 Lightner Road, Haymarket, VA 20169 (38.83659, -77.63214)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, parade, story-trail
- About: Halloween story trail and costume parade at Haymarket Gainesville Library.
- Source: https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/16807800
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (9.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Fields of Fear at Cox Farms](https://wknd.app/r/g84v4g/fields-of-fear-at-cox-farms)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:30-23:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120 (38.8802127, -77.4914354)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: fall, halloween, haunted, haunted-trail, nightlife, corn-maze
- About: Cox Farms turns scary after dark. More than 20 acres of haunted attractions: the Cornightmare haunted corn maze, the Dark Side Hayride, and The Forest, a half-mile woodland walk. Between scares, the Firegrounds has bonfires, a dance party, karaoke, a six-lane slide, and the Fear Market. Separate ticket from the daytime festival; online only. Not recommended for kids under 12.
- Source: https://coxfarmsva.com/all-tickets/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (10.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Cox Farms Fall Festival](https://wknd.app/r/q8yw7q/cox-farms-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 22 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120 (38.87994, -77.4896)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, hayride, corn-maze, farm, family, slides, pumpkin
- About: Northern 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.
- Source: https://coxfarmsva.com/fall-festival/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (10.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [A Grave Misunderstanding Murder Mystery Dinner at Casanel](https://wknd.app/r/wyzjbd/a-grave-misunderstanding-murder-mystery-dinner-at-casanel)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 17956 Canby Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175 (39.11801, -77.62833)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $77.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: murder-mystery, dinner, halloween, theater
- About: StageCoach Theatre Co.'s Halloween murder mystery dinner at Casanel: 'A Grave Misunderstanding' with catered dinner and dessert by Pure Perfection Catering.
- Source: https://www.casanelvineyards.com/upcoming-events/a-grave-misunderstanding-murder-mystery-dinner
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Air & Scare at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center](https://wknd.app/r/k5vq8v/air-scare-at-the-steven-f-udvar-hazy-center)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 (38.91143, -77.44321)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, science, family-friendly, costumes, free
- About: Annual free Halloween family day with trick-or-treat stations, spooky experiments, story times, puppet shows, Star Wars photo ops and a costume runway show (parking $15).
- Source: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/air-scare-2026
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Air & Scare 2026](https://wknd.app/r/kq8u5m/air-scare-2026)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 (38.91143, -77.44321)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, family-day, museum
- About: Annual Halloween family day at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
- Source: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/air-scare-2026
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Farm Harvest Days](https://wknd.app/r/wt3p2a/farm-harvest-days)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2709 W Ox Rd, Herndon, VA 20171 (38.93778, -77.4085)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: harvest, farm, carnival, livestock, family
- About: Weekend fall harvest celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park with hands-on farm activities, demonstrations, livestock, rides, and a carnival.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/events
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Farm Harvest Fest & Carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park](https://wknd.app/r/48t9gk/farm-harvest-fest-carnival-at-frying-pan-farm-park)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 W Ox Rd, Herndon, VA 20171 (38.93778, -77.4085)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, harvest, carnival, farm, family-friendly, rides
- About: Three-day fall celebration with carnival rides, Big Truck Night, farm animals and harvest activities; admission free, parking $10 per vehicle, ride wristbands extra.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/events
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Halloween on the Farm](https://wknd.app/r/nbym9e/halloween-on-the-farm)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:00-20:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2709 W Ox Rd, Herndon, VA 20171 (38.93778, -77.4085)
- Ages: 2 to 120
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, farm, crafts, costumes
- About: Trick or treat on the farm with farm animals, crafts, games, and a decorated farmhouse tour in one-hour sessions; children must be with a registered adult.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/events
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival](https://wknd.app/r/mnk5gp/farm-harvest-fest-and-carnival)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171 (38.9378649, -77.4056735)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: harvest, farm, carnival
- About: Farm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.
- Source: https://washingtonparent.com/dc-kids-events/#!/details/farm-harvest-fest-and-carnival/20026693/2026-10-16T17
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [A Taste of Gold Cup (Fauquier Free Clinic fundraiser)](https://wknd.app/r/dk6658/a-taste-of-gold-cup-fauquier-free-clinic-fundraiser)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:30-20:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Big Tent at Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198 (38.83061, -77.81056)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: fall, drinks, live-music, outdoor, evening
- About: A Friday-evening fundraiser the night before the Gold Cup, pairing hunt-country restaurants and caterers with cocktails, dancing and live music. All proceeds go to the Fauquier Free Clinic.
- Source: http://vagoldcup.com/intl/news/2026-09-02/the-taste-of-gold-cup-benefiting-the-fauquier-free-clinic
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [International Gold Cup (89th running)](https://wknd.app/r/ncxj9u/international-gold-cup-89th-running)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198 (38.83061, -77.81056)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: fall, outdoor, food, games
- About: The 89th International Gold Cup brings steeplechase racing to Great Meadow in The Plains: gates at 10, first race at noon. Between races expect tailgate contests, hat contests and dachshund races in peak foliage.
- Source: http://vagoldcup.com/intl/news/2026-07-27/2026-igc-tickets-no-on-sale
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Halloween Fun Scavenger Hunt](https://wknd.app/r/ra4qnc/halloween-fun-scavenger-hunt)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 (38.97184, -77.38704)
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, scavenger-hunt, games
- About: Halloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17542476
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Halloween Story Time and Parade - Bull Run](https://wknd.app/r/w2zq8d/halloween-story-time-and-parade-bull-run)

- When: 2026-10-30 10:30-11:15 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109 (38.78697, -77.52051)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, storytime, parade
- About: Halloween story time and costume parade at Bull Run Library.
- Source: https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/16851587
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [ChalkFest](https://wknd.app/r/94em46/chalkfest)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Reston Town Center, Reston, VA (38.9585347, -77.3582342)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, outdoor, fall, crafts, drop-in
- About: Street chalk art, live music, and family activities at Reston Town Center on October 17. Attending is free; the art contest needs registration.
- Source: https://www.restontowncenter.com/calendar-events/chalkfest
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Trick-or-Treat Beyond Market Street](https://wknd.app/r/j2hwbx/trick-or-treat-beyond-market-street)

- When: 2026-10-25 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 (38.95894, -77.3573)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, family-friendly, free
- About: Kids in costume collect treats, prizes, and special offers from participating Reston Town Center shops and restaurants.
- Source: https://dullesmoms.com/venue/reston-town-center/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Adult Corn Maze Nights](https://wknd.app/r/sjjrsw/adult-corn-maze-nights)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.09518, -77.82513)
- Ages: 21 to adult
- Category: festival
- Topics: corn-maze, adults-21-plus, live-music, bonfire, hard-cider, nighttime
- About: Adults-only (21+) corn maze nights at Great Country Farms with Henway Hard cider, a bonfire, and live music.
- Source: https://greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival](https://wknd.app/r/v47e5k/fall-pumpkin-harvest-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.09518, -77.82513)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, pumpkin-patch, corn-maze, pig-races, cider-donuts, family-friendly
- About: Fall 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.
- Source: https://greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Pumpkin Chunkin'](https://wknd.app/r/xrxrbj/pumpkin-chunkin)

- When: 2026-11-01 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.09518, -77.82513)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin, fall-festival, family-friendly, pumpkin-chunkin
- About: Post-Halloween pumpkin smashing at Great Country Farms: send old jack-o-lanterns flying off the Silo Drop, the Zip Wire Sploosh, and the 40-foot Pumpkin Drop Zone.
- Source: https://greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [LoCo Cider Fest](https://wknd.app/r/dq255v/loco-cider-fest)

- When: 2026-11-14 12:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.09518, -77.82513)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: hard-cider, cider-festival, loudoun-county, fall-festival, virginia-cider-week
- About: Loudoun County cider festival kicking off Virginia Cider Week at Great Country Farms, with small-batch cider pours, mountain views, and fall fun (date per event listing heading; body text inconsistently says Nov 15).
- Source: https://greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [LoCo Cider Fest at Great Country Farms](https://wknd.app/r/nmukrh/loco-cider-fest-at-great-country-farms)

- When: 2026-11-14 12:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.09518, -77.82513)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, cider, drinks, food, live-music, farm, outdoor
- About: LoCo Cider Fest kicks off Virginia Cider Week at Great Country Farms with tastings from Loudoun cideries, live music, cider pressing demos and food. Tickets include eight tastings, a souvenir glass and farm access.
- Source: http://greatcountryfarms.com/loco-cider-fest/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)