# Fall activities near Dale City

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

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### [Halloween Family Story Time (Lake Ridge)](https://wknd.app/r/kyaab3/halloween-family-story-time-lake-ridge)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2239 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 (38.67612, -77.28142)
- Ages: 0 to 6
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, storytime, family
- About: Halloween family story time at Lake Ridge Library.
- Source: https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/17056687
- Distance: about 10 min drive from the town center (3.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [The Haunt: Dark Encounters at Workhouse Arts Center](https://wknd.app/r/wu95s2/the-haunt-dark-encounters-at-workhouse-arts-center)

- When: 2026-10-17 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.69748, -77.25538)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $39.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor
- About: The Workhouse Haunt's 13th-year trail Dark Encounters winds through dark woods on the old Lorton Prison grounds with professional scare actors. Built for adults, ages 13-plus; a sensory-friendly session runs Oct 17, 6 to 7.
- Source: https://www.alxnow.com/events/the-haunt-dark-encounters-haunted-trail-scariest-haunted-trail-in-northern-29116/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [11th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride](https://wknd.app/r/zykxwr/11th-annual-tour-de-mount-vernon-community-bike-ride)

- When: 2026-10-31 08:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.69748, -77.25538)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $35.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: fall, halloween, outdoor
- About: A community bike ride starting at the Workhouse Arts Center with 20- and 40-mile routes along the Potomac Banks' historic sites. Registration includes a ride bag, sweet potato chili lunch and a Halloween costume contest.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/tour-de-mount-vernon-2026
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Family Day: Halloween](https://wknd.app/r/tuny4t/family-day-halloween)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle, VA 22172 (38.5434, -77.34217)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, family-day, museum
- About: Halloween Family Day with activities for guests of all ages.
- Source: https://www.usmcmuseum.com/calendar-239210.html
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Clifton Haunted Trail](https://wknd.app/r/skhvsf/clifton-haunted-trail)

- When: 2026-10-24 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Clifton Town Park, 7154 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124 (38.7793, -77.38708)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor
- About: The Clifton Haunted Trail runs one night only, winding a half-mile through the woods of historic Clifton with costumed characters. It nods to the Bunny Man Bridge legend; $20 advance, $25 at the gate.
- Source: https://mommypoppins.com/washington-dc-kids/event/events/clifton-haunted-trail
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Ghost Town Halloween at Burke Lake Park](https://wknd.app/r/evtnu3/ghost-town-halloween-at-burke-lake-park)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (38.7866157, -77.326944)
- Ages: 0 to 99
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: Not-so-spooky Halloween afternoon with themed activity areas, train and carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. Online $20; day-of $25. Under 2 free with paying adult.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake/ghost-town/102526
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Factory of Fear: Outbreak at ARTfactory](https://wknd.app/r/zs4k3t/factory-of-fear-outbreak-at-artfactory)

- When: 2026-10-17 19:00-22:30 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA 20110 (38.7505, -77.47211)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, indoor
- About: ARTfactory's fifth annual haunt turns four floors of the historic Manassas building into Outbreak, a walk-through of infection and quarantine with live actors. Proceeds support arts programming; not for kids under 14.
- Source: https://visitmanassas.org/event/factory-of-fear-outbreak-oct-15/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park](https://wknd.app/r/am79sz/ghost-town-at-burke-lake-park)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (38.7903844, -77.3263429)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, trick-or-treat, train-ride, costumes, not-scary
- About: Fairfax County Park Authority's family-friendly Halloween weekend at Burke Lake Park. Come in costume for not-scary themed activity areas, the miniature train ride through the forest, carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. One admission covers all activities; children under 2 are free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are cheaper than day-of.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake/ghost-town/102426
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Color & Cultura: Dia de Muertos Sip and Paint](https://wknd.app/r/4vjqx2/color-cultura-dia-de-muertos-sip-and-paint)

- When: 2026-11-07 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Columbus Grill, 8349 Centreville Rd, Manassas, VA 20111 (38.7755808, -77.45106)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: fall, dia-de-los-muertos, painting, nightlife, mexican-culture
- About: An evening celebrating Dia de Muertos at Columbus Grill in Manassas. The night pairs guided sip-and-paint with lowrider culture, music, and community, with one drink included in the ticket. Presented by Color & Cultura.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/color-cultura-dia-de-muertos-sip-and-paint-tickets-2002108251676
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (10.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Harvest Party Weekend at Paradise Springs](https://wknd.app/r/g8cr48/harvest-party-weekend-at-paradise-springs)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-19:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124 (38.76568, -77.40507)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: harvest, wine, fall
- About: Paradise 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.
- Source: https://paradisespringswinery.com/virginia-events/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (8.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park](https://wknd.app/r/cwensz/ghost-town-at-burke-lake-park)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA (38.8142066, -77.3227522)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, fall
- About: Family Halloween day at Burke Lake Park with a train, carousel, crafts, and mini golf, 11am to 5pm. Online and day-of prices differ.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake/ghost-town/102426
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Spooky Story Time And Parade (Nokesville)](https://wknd.app/r/utgtvv/spooky-story-time-and-parade-nokesville)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 12993 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA 20181 (38.6993, -77.5823)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, storytime, parade
- About: Spooky story time and parade at Nokesville Library.
- Source: https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/16571216
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.4 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 (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Fall Harvest Family Days](https://wknd.app/r/mdt9rv/fall-harvest-family-days)

- When: 2026-10-24 09:30-16:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA (38.710179, -77.0888199)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, farm, history, outdoor, animals
- About: Eighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.
- Source: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/fall-harvest-festival
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Pumpkin Patch at Nature Playce](https://wknd.app/r/ynzhwe/pumpkin-patch-at-nature-playce)

- When: 2026-10-25 14:30-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003 (38.83947, -77.21209)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: $12.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: pumpkins, preschool, halloween
- About: Preschool pumpkin hunt with miniature pumpkins to take home (slots at 2:30 or 4 pm).
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-oaks/pumpkin-patch-nature-playce/102526
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Spooky Dry Ice Science](https://wknd.app/r/xys79x/spooky-dry-ice-science)

- When: 2026-10-30 17:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003 (38.83947, -77.21209)
- Ages: 5 to 120
- Price: $10.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: science, dry-ice, halloween
- About: Spooky dry-ice science experiments at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-oaks/spooky-dry-ice-science/101726
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)