# Outdoor Activities near Ashburn

> Events in parks, on farms and trails, and anywhere else outside. Closest to Ashburn first.

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### [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 10 min drive from the town center (1.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [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 (6.3 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: 2026-10-16 17:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- 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 20 min drive from the town center (8.5 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 20 min drive from the town center (8.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 20 min drive from the town center (8.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Saturday Dog Strut](https://wknd.app/r/nfk3yc/saturday-dog-strut)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 (38.95894, -77.3573)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: meetup
- Topics: dogs, walk, community
- About: Community dog walk meetup at Reston Town Center.
- Source: https://www.restontowncenter.com/calendar-events
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (9.1 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 20 min drive from the town center (9.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [RTR Pilates Window Plaza Mat Class](https://wknd.app/r/n6fjcv/rtr-pilates-window-plaza-mat-class)

- When: 2026-10-22 17:30-18:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 (38.95894, -77.3573)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: pilates, fitness, outdoor
- About: Free community mat Pilates class in Window Plaza.
- Source: https://www.restontowncenter.com/calendar-events/rtr-pilates-window-plaza-mat-class-10-10
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (9.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [DJ Dance Party](https://wknd.app/r/yz747u/dj-dance-party)

- When: 2026-10-24 17:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 (38.95894, -77.3573)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: dj, dance-party, nightlife
- About: Outdoor DJ dance party at Reston Town Center.
- Source: https://www.restontowncenter.com/calendar-events
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (9.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [One Hunters Woods: Community Tai Chi](https://wknd.app/r/rjzsbb/one-hunters-woods-community-tai-chi)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 76 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA (38.93699, -77.36368)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: tai-chi, fitness, free, outdoor, community, wellness
- About: Free community-led morning Tai Chi at Hunters Woods Plaza, a daily drop-in session open to all.
- Source: https://restoncommunitycenter.com/organizer/reston-community-center/
- Distance: about 20 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)

### [Reston Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/jghq38/reston-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190 (38.96908, -77.3409)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-food, produce, outdoor, family
- About: Weekly Saturday farmers market at Lake Anne Village Center with local produce, vendors, and occasional live music.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/reston
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [250 Festival](https://wknd.app/r/8qu5w6/250-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 9982 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99855, -77.29206)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: anniversary, live-music, family-friendly, community
- About: Special 250 Celebration in Great Falls village with Hello Cleveland and Radio Vinyl on the big stage behind the Post Office.
- Source: https://celebrategreatfalls.org/events
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (10.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Great Falls Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/a82bqj/great-falls-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-13:30 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 756 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99732, -77.28962)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, year-round, family-friendly, outdoor
- About: Year-round Saturday farmers market with local produce, meats, baked goods, and plants in the heart of Great Falls village.
- Source: http://www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Halloween Spooktacular](https://wknd.app/r/wvbfk8/halloween-spooktacular)

- When: 2026-10-31 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Village Centre Green, 776 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 (38.99624, -77.28969)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, family-friendly, costumes, community
- About: Community Halloween celebration for families at the Village Centre Green in Great Falls.
- Source: https://celebrategreatfalls.org/events
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.1 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 25 min drive from the town center (11.3 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 25 min drive from the town center (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Sunday Bird Walk - Guided Program](https://wknd.app/r/ppuv5y/sunday-bird-walk-guided-program)

- When: 2026-10-18 08:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102 (38.99644, -77.25555)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: meetup
- Topics: birding, nature, wildlife, ranger-program, family-friendly, free
- About: Volunteer-guided Sunday morning bird walk meeting in the main parking lot; all levels welcome, minors with an adult.
- Source: https://www.nps.gov/grfa/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
- Distance: about 30 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)

### [Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights](https://wknd.app/r/tpum5b/meadowlark-winter-walk-of-lights)

- When: 2026-11-11 17:30-22:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA 22182 (38.93751, -77.28128)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $19.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: holiday, lights, walk-through, family
- About: NOVA Parks' 15th season of its half-mile garden light trail. An evening stroll past lighted trees and displays with nature, winter, and holiday themes, with hot drinks, s'mores, and a limited-edition 2026 ornament. Paved trail, wheelchair and stroller accessible. Timed tickets: $19 online / $24 at the door Nov 11-Dec 3 and Jan 1-3; $24 online only Dec 4-31 (no door tickets).
- Source: https://www.novaparks.com/events/winter-walk-of-lights
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Holiday events near Great Falls](https://wknd.app/f/ezuyyj/holiday-events-near-great-falls)

### [Our Prehistoric Park](https://wknd.app/r/43ckh8/our-prehistoric-park)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.01873, -77.24606)
- Ages: 4 to 120
- Price: $12.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: prehistoric, sharks, fossils, nature
- About: Learn about prehistoric sharks, fish, and reptiles at Riverbend Park (page shows 10:00 am to 11:30 pm, likely a typo for am).
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/our-prehistoric-park/101826
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Autumn Leaves Hike and Craft](https://wknd.app/r/t9xvte/autumn-leaves-hike-and-craft)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA 22066 (39.01873, -77.24606)
- Ages: 5 to 120
- Price: $9.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: hiking, autumn, crafts, nature
- About: Hike through fall foliage, identify trees, and make a leaf craft (2026 edition).
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/autumn-leaves-hike-craft/102426
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [80th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade](https://wknd.app/r/nw9kgj/80th-annual-vienna-halloween-parade)

- When: 2026-10-28 19:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Maple Avenue (Town of Vienna), Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA 22180 (38.90593, -77.25973)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Topics: halloween, parade, evening, outdoor, little-kids, stroller-ok
- About: Vienna's Halloween parade marches down Maple Avenue rain or shine for its 80th year, with floats, bands and animal entries. Costumed kids can march and grab free goodie bags at Caffi Field from 7:15.
- Source: https://www.viennava.gov/Town-Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Concerts-and-Events/Halloween-Parade
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Poolesville RocktoberFest](https://wknd.app/r/7pzzmw/poolesville-rocktoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Whalen Commons, 19701 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837 (39.144644, -77.411148)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, oktoberfest, live-music, food-trucks, beer, family-friendly, outdoor
- About: Poolesville's annual fall festival at Whalen Commons with live music, local breweries, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment on the town's central green. Community event hosted by the Town of Poolesville.
- Source: https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2103
- Distance: about 60 min drive from the town center (8.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Markoff's Haunted Forest](https://wknd.app/r/ar2yc7/markoffs-haunted-forest)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Markoff's Haunted Forest at Calleva Farm, 19120 Martinsburg Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842 (39.17094, -77.47374)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $50.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor
- About: A mile-long haunted trail plus a haunted town on Calleva Farm, with a bonfire midway and DJ. Try the low-scare Lights On Night on Oct 28; proceeds fund outdoor education.
- Source: https://www.markoffshauntedforest.com/
- Distance: about 65 min drive from the town center (8.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)