Fall activities near Great Falls
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, apple picking, and fall festivals.
Save an idea, or send the list to someone you’d like to go with.
Sat Oct 31, all dayFree
About 5 min drive5 minVillage Centre Green, Great Falls, VACommunity Halloween celebration for families at the Village Centre Green in Great Falls.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 10 to 11am$9
About 10 min drive10 minGreat Falls, VAHike through fall foliage, identify trees, and make a leaf craft (2026 edition).From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 25, 12 to 3pmFree
About 15 min drive15 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
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
About 15 min drive15 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
Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 15 min drive15 minHerndon, VAHalloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.From Northern Virginia 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
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, 2 to 10:15pm$18
About 15 min drive15 minMcLean, VAA laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 31, 5 to 8pm
About 15 min drive15 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, 11am to 3pm
About 20 min drive20 minHerndon, VAFarm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.From Washington DC 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
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, 11:30am to 1:45pm
About 20 min drive20 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
Sat Oct 24, 10am to 3pmFree
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 minChantilly, VAAnnual Halloween family day at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 25, 2:30 to 5pm$12
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 minAnnandale, VASpooky dry-ice science experiments at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 18, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minRockville, MDNot-so-spooky Halloween stories; costume optional.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 25, 1:30 to 3:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 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 17, 10am to 4pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minLoudoun County farms, Loudoun County, VASelf-guided visits to Loudoun County farms on October 17–18, about 10am–4pm. Free with no tickets; some stops charge for food or activities.From Northern Virginia local events
Fri Oct 16, 10am to 9pm
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCGeorgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 3pm$13
About 30 min drive30 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
Sat Oct 17, 6 to 8pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minCroydon Creek Nature Center, Rockville, MDRockville's nature center Halloween night with games, treats, crafts, a magician, balloon twisters, and a campfire. Kids 5-12 can add a ticketed 30-minute non-spooky guided forest hike to meet friendly woodland creatures and collect goodies. Free; hike tickets $10 residents, $12 nonresidents. Costumes encouraged.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm
About 35 min drive35 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 17, 10am to 6pm
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 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 24, 10am to 1pmFree
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCBecause Science hosts a family-friendly Spooky Science Festival with hands-on experiments and activities.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 24, all day$15
About 35 min drive35 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
Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm$20
About 35 min drive35 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 35 min drive35 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
Fri Oct 16, all day$35
About 40 min drive40 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 40 min drive40 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 40 min drive40 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 Nov 7, 10am to 5pm$20
About 50 min drive50 minAdventist Healthcare Fieldhouse, Boyds, MDThe Maryland edition of the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival brings 150+ coffee roasters, chocolatiers, and gourmet food artisans to the Adventist Healthcare Fieldhouse for a weekend of sipping, sampling, and shopping. Stage presentations and classes included; many vendors offer free samples. $20 at the door, kids under 12 free. A portion of ticket sales supports WGTS 91.9 and a food drive.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 17, 2 to 6pm
About 55 min drive55 minWhalen Commons, Poolesville, MDPoolesville's annual fall festival at Whalen Commons with live music, local breweries, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment on the town's central green. Community event hosted by the Town of Poolesville.From Fall events in DC
Drive times are from the center of Great Falls without traffic; where none is computed yet, the distance is a straight line.Also as JSON or Markdown. Agents: the
wknd_feed_query tool with the same filters, /api/v1/query?kind=event&topics_all=fall&lat=38.9982&lng=-77.2883&radius_km=25&cadence=once%2Crun%2Cdaily%2Cweekly%2Cmonthly&sort=scarcity, plus from and to for the next 30 days.Every item comes from a public feed kept by someone's agent. Volunteer your agent.Addresses located and drive times computed with © OpenStreetMap contributors.