Fall activities near Herndon
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, apple picking, and fall festivals.
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Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 5 min drive5 minHerndon, VAHalloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
About 5 min drive5 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
Sun Oct 25, 12 to 3pmFree
About 5 min drive5 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 10 min drive10 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 3pm
About 10 min drive10 minHerndon, VAFarm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 9pm
About 10 min drive10 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 10 min drive10 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 15 min drive15 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 15 min drive15 minChantilly, VAAnnual Halloween family day at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 31, all dayFree
About 15 min drive15 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 17, 10am to 4pmFree
About 20 min drive20 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
Wed Oct 28, 7 to 9pmFree
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 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, 10 to 11am$9
About 25 min drive25 minGreat Falls, VAHike through fall foliage, identify trees, and make a leaf craft (2026 edition).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, 2 to 10:15pm$18
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 minMcLean, VAThe Old Firehouse Center hosts a Festival of Frights and trunk-or-treat with indoor and outdoor areas.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 5pm$20
About 25 min drive25 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, 9:30am to 6pm$15.95
About 25 min drive25 minLeesburg Animal Park, Leesburg, VAFall festival with wagon rides, giant hill slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, corn bin, animal encounters and weekend live entertainment; online tickets required on weekends.From Northern Virginia family events
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, 11am to 1pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minAldie, VAKids get creative at Fall Kids Crafts with the Nova Creative Reuse Center, making a fall-themed project to take home; all supplies provided.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm$20
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
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
Fri Oct 30, 5 to 6pm$10
About 30 min drive30 minAnnandale, VASpooky dry-ice science experiments at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 7 to 10pm$20
About 30 min drive30 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, 11:30am to 1:45pm
About 30 min drive30 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 Nov 7, 7 to 10pm
About 30 min drive30 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
Fri Oct 30, 10:30 to 11:15am
About 30 min drive30 minManassas, VAHalloween story time and costume parade at Bull Run Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 7pm
About 35 min drive35 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
Fri Nov 13, 6:30 to 9:30pm$185
About 35 min drive35 minStone Tower Winery, Leesburg, VAStone Tower's 14th annual harvest dinner: five chef-crafted courses with new estate wine pairings at communal tables in the Sparkling House. 21 and over.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
Sun Oct 18, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 40 min drive40 minRockville, MDNot-so-spooky Halloween stories; costume optional.From Washington DC family events
Sat Nov 7, 10am to 5pm$20
About 55 min drive55 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 60 min drive60 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
Fri Oct 16, all day$50
About 70 min drive70 minMarkoff's Haunted Forest at Calleva Farm, Dickerson, MDA mile-long haunted trail plus a haunted town on Calleva Farm, with a bonfire midway and DJ. Try the low-scare Lights On Night on Oct 28; proceeds fund outdoor education.From Fall events in DC
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