# Fall activities near Fairfax

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

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### [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 5 min drive from the town center (2.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [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 10 min drive from the town center (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 10 min drive from the town center (4.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 15 min drive from the town center (4.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [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 15 min drive from the town center (5.1 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 15 min drive from the town center (5.1 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 15 min drive from the town center (6.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Shipgarten Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival](https://wknd.app/r/5ebjgw/shipgarten-oktoberfest-renaissance-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Shipgarten, 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102 (38.9227231, -77.2075752)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: beer, oktoberfest, renaissance
- About: Oktoberfest with a Renaissance theme at Shipgarten's beer garden: German beers, food, live entertainment, and themed activities. Free entry.
- Source: https://shipgarten.com/event/oktoberfest-renaissance-festival-at-shipgarten/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (7.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Wine and beer events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/c89qhf/wine-and-beer-events-in-the-dmv)

### [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 (8.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-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 (8.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-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 20 min drive from the town center (8.3 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 20 min drive from the town center (8.4 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 20 min drive from the town center (8.4 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 20 min drive from the town center (8.4 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 20 min drive from the town center (8.6 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 20 min drive from the town center (8.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [OFC Festival of Frights & Trunk-or-Treat](https://wknd.app/r/psqjdw/ofc-festival-of-frights-trunk-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-31 17:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101 (38.93324, -77.17895)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trunk-or-treat, festival
- About: The Old Firehouse Center hosts a Festival of Frights and trunk-or-treat with indoor and outdoor areas.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar/ShowCalendar.aspx?C=1&keyword=fire&searchframe=annual
- 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)

### [The Addams Family (McLean Community Players)](https://wknd.app/r/tahe42/the-addams-family-mclean-community-players)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-22:15 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA (38.94053, -77.18373)
- Ages: 8 to 99
- Price: $18.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: musical, comedy, family-theater, halloween-season
- About: A laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/regional/The-Addams-Family--4401814
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (9.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

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

- When: 2026-10-16 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- 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 20 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)

### [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 20 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)

### [Sensory-Friendly Family Trick-or-Treat at Clemyjontri](https://wknd.app/r/c8b2nk/sensory-friendly-family-trick-or-treat-at-clemyjontri)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 (38.9452874, -77.1531855)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: Calm Halloween day at Clemyjontri Park with treat stations, carousel and train rides, and crafts; reduced noise and sensory supports. $20/person.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sensory-family-trick-or-treat/101826
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (10.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [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 25 min drive from the town center (7.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [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 (9.2 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 25 min drive from the town center (9.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [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 (10.1 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 (10.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Hansel & Gretel - Encore Stage & Studio](https://wknd.app/r/a3fm7k/hansel-gretel-encore-stage-studio)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204 (38.86971, -77.09677)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $13.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: family-theater, kids-performers, musical, fall, live
- About: Encore Stage & Studio opens its 2026/27 season with Hansel & Gretel, a magical family adventure performed by young actors at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.
- Source: https://www.encorestage.org/full-2025/full-2026/2027-season
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Not-so-Spooky Animal Encounters](https://wknd.app/r/damtgt/not-so-spooky-animal-encounters)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:30-15:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA 22207 (38.91493, -77.10858)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, animals, family, nature, free
- About: Free Halloween edition of the seasonal Animal Encounters at Potomac Overlook: meet live 'scary' animals up close and see if they are really that scary.
- Source: https://www.novaparks.com/event-category/nature-nuts
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [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 25 min drive from the town center (11.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure](https://wknd.app/r/3ec2qa/jennie-the-cat-a-halloween-adventure)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:30-13:45 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812 (38.96693, -77.13927)
- Ages: 4 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: puppets, halloween, theater, family
- About: The Puppet Co. presents Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure, a Helen Hayes-nominated puppet show with cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and original music.
- Source: http://thepuppetco.org
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 25 min drive from the town center (12.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Halloween-Themed Cupcakes at Georgetown Cupcake](https://wknd.app/r/kz2da2/halloween-themed-cupcakes-at-georgetown-cupcake)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3301 M St NW, Washington, DC (38.90525, -77.06619)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: cupcakes, halloween, treats, spooky-season
- About: Georgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.
- Source: https://www.georgetowndc.com/events/calendar/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 30 min drive from the town center (10.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

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

- When: 2026-10-16 19:00-22:30 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- 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 30 min drive from the town center (11.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Carnival of Curiosities at Del Ray Artisans](https://wknd.app/r/e2z29m/carnival-of-curiosities-at-del-ray-artisans)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (38.8296633, -77.0595968)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, exhibit, halloween, gallery-opening
- About: Carnival 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.
- Source: https://delrayartisans.org/event/carnival-of-curiosities/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Del Ray Halloween Parade](https://wknd.app/r/w2egx8/del-ray-halloween-parade)

- When: 2026-10-25 14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mount Vernon Ave at E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (38.8222496, -77.0579428)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: fall, halloween, parade, costumes, pets, community
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.visitdelray.com/halloween/
- 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)

### [DC Halloween Crawl](https://wknd.app/r/3z5u3z/dc-halloween-crawl)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Dupont Circle, Washington, DC (38.9109436, -77.0427259)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: meetup
- Topics: fall, halloween, bar-crawl, costume, dupont-circle, drinks, 21-plus
- About: Dupont 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.
- Source: https://dchalloweencrawl.com/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Families Together: Fall Harvest](https://wknd.app/r/w48t29/families-together-fall-harvest)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1300 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (38.8912397, -77.0300205)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, harvest, museum
- About: Fall harvest family program at the National Museum of American History.
- Source: https://washingtonparent.com/dc-kids-events/#!/details/families-together-fall-harvest/19840092/2026-10-18T10
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Adams Morgan Apple Festival](https://wknd.app/r/ky748f/adams-morgan-apple-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Front Steps of The LINE DC, 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (38.9228628, -77.0417385)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, apples, pie-contest, farmers-market, food, neighborhood, free
- About: Adams 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.
- Source: https://adamsmorgan.com/events/signature-events/adams-morgan-apple-festival
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Spooky Science Festival](https://wknd.app/r/tf4ymw/spooky-science-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (38.92388, -77.04157)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: science, festival, halloween, hands-on
- About: Because Science hosts a family-friendly Spooky Science Festival with hands-on experiments and activities.
- Source: https://admodc.org/events/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Halloween Screening: Train to Busan](https://wknd.app/r/wm9qfj/halloween-screening-train-to-busan)

- When: 2026-10-30 19:00-21:15 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Meyer Auditorium (38.88796, -77.02645)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: korean-culture, horror, halloween, film-screening
- About: Halloween 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.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-screening-train-to-busan-tickets-2000509312205?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [DMV cultural events](https://wknd.app/f/bngusz/dmv-cultural-events)

### [Celebración Día de los Muertos at The Wharf](https://wknd.app/r/dr3wwb/celebracion-dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-wharf)

- When: 2026-11-01 15:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: District Pier, The Wharf, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.8786883, -77.0237593)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, day-of-the-dead, mexican-culture, music, food, face-painting, procession, free, family
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.wharfdc.com/diadelosmuertos/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [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 (12.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Boo at the Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/mzn8t9/boo-at-the-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Smithsonian National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.929791, -77.049891)
- Ages: 0 to 99
- Price: $35.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, animals
- About: Evening Halloween trick-or-treating and after-hours animal viewing at the National Zoo. Costumes welcome; tickets typically around $35.
- Source: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/events/boo-zoo
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Boo at the Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/5dzn9c/boo-at-the-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-17 18:00-20:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Smithsonian's National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.9285936, -77.0485378)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $35.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, trick-or-treat, kids, zoo, after-hours, costume
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/events/boo-zoo
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Night of the Living Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/23vtuh/night-of-the-living-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-23 19:00-23:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Smithsonian's National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.9285936, -77.0485378)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $75.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, party, 21-plus, drinks, zoo, after-hours, costume
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/events/night-living-zoo
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [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 35 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Fall Family Fest 2026](https://wknd.app/r/hvv5wz/fall-family-fest-2026)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.87923, -77.02392)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: family, festival, fall, community, games, free-community-event
- About: The Southwest DC Community Center hosts Fall Family Fest 2026, a family community event in Waterfront Park at The Wharf.
- Source: https://www.wharfdc.com/upcoming-events/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Fall Family Fest 2026](https://wknd.app/r/8m7bcv/fall-family-fest-2026)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 515 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.87501, -77.02044)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, family-fun, waterfront
- About: Fall Family Fest 2026, a daytime family festival on the Southwest waterfront.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/b/dc--washington/family-and-education/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)