Fall activities near Fairfax
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, apple picking, and fall festivals.
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Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm
About 5 min drive5 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, 11am to 5pm$20
About 10 min drive10 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
Sun Oct 25, 11am to 5pm$20
About 10 min drive10 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
Wed Oct 28, 7 to 9pmFree
About 15 min drive15 minMaple Avenue (Town of Vienna), Vienna, VAVienna'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.From Fall events in DC
Sun Oct 25, 2:30 to 5pm$12
About 15 min drive15 minAnnandale, VAPreschool pumpkin hunt with miniature pumpkins to take home (slots at 2:30 or 4 pm).From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 30, 5 to 6pm$10
About 15 min drive15 minAnnandale, VASpooky dry-ice science experiments at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 7 to 10pm$20
About 15 min drive15 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
Sat Oct 17, 1 to 6pmFree
About 15 min drive15 minShipgarten, McLean, VAOktoberfest with a Renaissance theme at Shipgarten's beer garden: German beers, food, live entertainment, and themed activities. Free entry.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
About 20 min drive20 minReston Town Center, Reston, VAStreet chalk art, live music, and family activities at Reston Town Center on October 17. Attending is free; the art contest needs registration.From Northern Virginia local events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 3pm
About 20 min drive20 minHerndon, VAFarm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 25, 12 to 3pmFree
About 20 min drive20 minReston Town Center, Reston, VAKids in costume collect treats, prizes, and special offers from participating Reston Town Center shops and restaurants.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 16, 5 to 9pm$10
About 20 min drive20 minFrying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VAThree-day fall celebration with carnival rides, Big Truck Night, farm animals and harvest activities; admission free, parking $10 per vehicle, ride wristbands extra.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 9pm
About 20 min drive20 minHerndon, VAWeekend fall harvest celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park with hands-on farm activities, demonstrations, livestock, rides, and a carnival.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 5 to 8pm
About 20 min drive20 minHerndon, VATrick 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.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 10am to 3pmFree
About 20 min drive20 minSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VAAnnual 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).From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 10am to 3pmFree
About 20 min drive20 minChantilly, VAAnnual Halloween family day at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 31, 5 to 8pm
About 20 min drive20 minMcLean, VAThe Old Firehouse Center hosts a Festival of Frights and trunk-or-treat with indoor and outdoor areas.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 2 to 10:15pm$18
About 20 min drive20 minMcLean, VAA laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 16, 7 to 10pm$39
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 5pm$20
About 20 min drive20 minClemyjontri Park, McLean, VACalm Halloween day at Clemyjontri Park with treat stations, carousel and train rides, and crafts; reduced noise and sensory supports. $20/person.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 7pm
About 25 min drive25 minClifton, VAParadise 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.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Nov 7, 7 to 10pm
About 25 min drive25 minColumbus Grill, Manassas, VAAn 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.From Fall events in DC
Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 25 min drive25 minHerndon, VAHalloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 6pm
About 25 min drive25 minCentreville, VANorthern 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.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 16, 7:30 to 11pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minCox Farms, Centreville, VACox 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.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 17, 3pm$13
About 25 min drive25 minArlington, VAEncore Stage & Studio opens its 2026/27 season with Hansel & Gretel, a magical family adventure performed by young actors at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 25, 1:30 to 3:30pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minArlington, VAFree Halloween edition of the seasonal Animal Encounters at Potomac Overlook: meet live 'scary' animals up close and see if they are really that scary.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 31, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minWoodbridge, VAHalloween family story time at Lake Ridge Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 11:30am to 1:45pm
About 25 min drive25 minGlen Echo, MDThe Puppet Co. presents Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure, a Helen Hayes-nominated puppet show with cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and original music.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 30, 10:30 to 11:15am
About 25 min drive25 minManassas, VAHalloween story time and costume parade at Bull Run Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 16, 10am to 9pm
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCGeorgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 31, all dayFree
About 30 min drive30 minVillage Centre Green, Great Falls, VACommunity Halloween celebration for families at the Village Centre Green in Great Falls.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 16, 7 to 10:30pm$25
About 30 min drive30 minARTfactory, Manassas, VAARTfactory'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.From Fall events in DC
Fri Oct 16, all dayFree
About 30 min drive30 minDel Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VACarnival and circus themed group exhibition at Del Ray Artisans, from fun foods and games to haunted oddities. Opens with a reception on October 2 and closes with a masquerade party and People's Choice award on October 30. Free, donations appreciated.From Art events in the DMV
Sun Oct 25, 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minAlexandria, VAThe 30th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, named one of the 10 best Halloween parades in the country by USA Today. Costumed kids, parents, pets, and decorated strollers march down Mount Vernon Avenue to the Mount Vernon Rec Center field, ending with live music and award presentations for best pet costume, stroller, and decorated homes and businesses. Free to march or watch.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, all day$15
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCDupont Circle's annual Halloween bar crawl strings together more than ten neighborhood bars with cover-free entry, drink and food specials, a souvenir haunted mug, free event photos and the neighborhood's largest costume contest. 21 and over.From Fall events in DC
Sun Oct 18, 10am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCFall harvest family program at the National Museum of American History.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 24, 10am to 1pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCAdams Morgan's annual fall favorite pairs an heirloom apple tasting from Licking Creek Bend Farm with a homemade apple pie baking contest judged by local leaders. Pie slices sell to benefit Platform of Hope. Free to attend, right by the Adams Morgan Farmers Market; contest slots filled the same day they opened.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, 12 to 5pm
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCBecause Science hosts a family-friendly Spooky Science Festival with hands-on experiments and activities.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 30, 7 to 9:15pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minMeyer AuditoriumHalloween screening of the 10th anniversary remastered Korean zombie film in English subtitles; zombie costumes welcome. In person in the Meyer Auditorium at the National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Avenue SW. Free.From DMV cultural events
Sun Nov 1, 3 to 6pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minDistrict Pier, Washington, DCThe Wharf's Day of the Dead celebration fills District Pier with live cultural music, a community light procession, decorated ofrendas, sugar skull decorating, face painting, a life-sized sugar skull photo op, and Modelo beer gardens. Free to attend; pet friendly.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, 10 to 11am$9
About 35 min drive35 minGreat Falls, VAHike through fall foliage, identify trees, and make a leaf craft (2026 edition).From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 16, all day$35
About 35 min drive35 minSmithsonian National Zoo, Washington, DCEvening Halloween trick-or-treating and after-hours animal viewing at the National Zoo. Costumes welcome; tickets typically around $35.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 16, 6 to 8:30pm$35
About 35 min drive35 minSmithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, DCThe National Zoo's beloved family Halloween celebration opens the zoo after hours for three evenings of trick-or-treating at more than 25 treat stations. Costumed kids get a souvenir goodie bag, a kids dance party, a pumpkin patch photo op, and after-hours access to the Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center and Reptile Discovery Center. Usually sells out.From Fall events in DC
Fri Oct 23, 7 to 11pm$75
About 35 min drive35 minSmithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, DCThe National Zoo's adults-only Halloween bash takes over the lower zoo after dark with unlimited drinks from pop-up bars, live music and DJs, roving entertainers, creepy Halloween scenes, tarot and zoostrology readings, and after-hours access to the Reptile Discovery Center and Great Cats exhibits. 21 and over; valid ID required.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, 9:30am to 4:30pm
About 35 min drive35 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 18, 12 to 3pm
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCThe Southwest DC Community Center hosts Fall Family Fest 2026, a family community event in Waterfront Park at The Wharf.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 12pm
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCFall Family Fest 2026, a daytime family festival on the Southwest waterfront.From Washington DC family events
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