Outdoor Activities near Dale City
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Fri Oct 16, 7 to 10pm$39
About 15 min drive15 minWorkhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VAThe 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.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 31, 8am to 12pm$35
About 15 min drive15 minWorkhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VAA 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.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, all day
About 20 min drive20 minManassas, VAYoung makers sell their creations at the Kids Markets hosted by the Historic Manassas Farmers Market.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 7 to 10pm$20
About 25 min drive25 minClifton Town Park, Clifton, VAThe 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.From Fall events in DC
Sun Oct 25, 11am to 5pm$20
About 25 min drive25 minBurke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VANot-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.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm$20
About 25 min drive25 minBurke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VAFairfax 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.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm
About 30 min drive30 minBurke Lake Park, Fairfax Station, VAFamily Halloween day at Burke Lake Park with a train, carousel, crafts, and mini golf, 11am to 5pm. Online and day-of prices differ.From Northern Virginia local events
Sat Oct 24, 9:30am to 4:30pm
About 30 min drive30 minGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VAEighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.From Northern Virginia local events
Sun Oct 25, 2:30 to 5pm$12
About 30 min drive30 minAnnandale, VAPreschool pumpkin hunt with miniature pumpkins to take home (slots at 2:30 or 4 pm).From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Nov 1, 12 to 4pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minOld Town Fairfax, Fairfax, VAMonthly market on Main Street in Old Town Fairfax between Chain Bridge and University Drive. 20+ vendors with vintage finds, handmade goods, and jewelry. Free admission and parking; pet- and family-friendly.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
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