Outdoor Activities near Gainesville
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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
Fri Oct 23, 5:30 to 8:30pm
About 20 min drive20 minThe Big Tent at Great Meadow, The Plains, VAA Friday-evening fundraiser the night before the Gold Cup, pairing hunt-country restaurants and caterers with cocktails, dancing and live music. All proceeds go to the Fauquier Free Clinic.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, 10am
About 20 min drive20 minGreat Meadow, The Plains, VAThe 89th International Gold Cup brings steeplechase racing to Great Meadow in The Plains: gates at 10, first race at noon. Between races expect tailgate contests, hat contests and dachshund races in peak foliage.From Fall events in DC
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, 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
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
Fri Oct 16, 5 to 9pm$10
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 3pm
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon, VAFarm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.From Washington DC family events
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