# Fall activities near Herndon

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

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### [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 5 min drive from the town center (0.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [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 5 min drive from the town center (1.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-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 5 min drive from the town center (1.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-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 10 min drive from the town center (2.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 10 min drive from the town center (2.5 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 10 min drive from the town center (2.5 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 10 min drive from the town center (2.5 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 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)

### [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 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)

### [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 15 min drive from the town center (5.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Loudoun Fall Farm Tour](https://wknd.app/r/v6ahjv/loudoun-fall-farm-tour)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Loudoun County farms, Loudoun County, VA (39.0337573, -77.5172218)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: farm, outdoor, fall, animals, drop-in
- About: Self-guided visits to Loudoun County farms on October 17–18, about 10am–4pm. Free with no tickets; some stops charge for food or activities.
- Source: https://loudounfarms.org/farmtour/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (8.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-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 20 min drive from the town center (8.3 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 20 min drive from the town center (10.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Wine and beer events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/c89qhf/wine-and-beer-events-in-the-dmv)

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

### [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 25 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)

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

### [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 25 min drive from the town center (11.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 25 min drive from the town center (11.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [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 25 min drive from the town center (12.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Pumpkin Village Fall Fest at Leesburg Animal Park](https://wknd.app/r/qra4r6/pumpkin-village-fall-fest-at-leesburg-animal-park)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:30-18:00 (America/New_York), and 22 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Leesburg Animal Park, 19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 20175 (39.08442, -77.59229)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.95
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, pumpkins, animals, petting-zoo, family-friendly, moon-bounces
- About: Fall festival with wagon rides, giant hill slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, corn bin, animal encounters and weekend live entertainment; online tickets required on weekends.
- Source: https://leesburganimalpark.com/events/list/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [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 30 min drive from the town center (11.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Fall Kids Crafts](https://wknd.app/r/g8d875/fall-kids-crafts)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: 24205 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie, VA 20105 (38.94852, -77.62291)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts, fall, family
- About: Kids get creative at Fall Kids Crafts with the Nova Creative Reuse Center, making a fall-themed project to take home; all supplies provided.
- Source: https://www.larkbrewingco.com/happenings/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-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 30 min drive from the town center (12.9 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 30 min drive from the town center (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [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 30 min drive from the town center (13.2 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 30 min drive from the town center (13.2 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 30 min drive from the town center (13.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [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 30 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 30 min drive from the town center (13.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [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 30 min drive from the town center (14.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-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 35 min drive from the town center (14.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Stone Tower Harvest Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/p95zfm/stone-tower-harvest-dinner)

- When: 2026-11-13 18:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Stone Tower Winery, 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175 (39.06407, -77.63488)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $185.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, fall
- About: Stone 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.
- Source: https://www.stonetowerwinery.com/event/harvest-dinner-2026-11-13-1800-harvest-dinner/
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Wine and beer events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/c89qhf/wine-and-beer-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Halloween Family Storytime!](https://wknd.app/r/mr3ggu/halloween-family-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 (39.0864969, -77.1515308)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: halloween, storytime
- About: Not-so-spooky Halloween stories; costume optional.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 40 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival - Maryland Edition](https://wknd.app/r/fyd46g/dmv-chocolate-and-coffee-festival-maryland-edition)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Adventist Healthcare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir, Boyds, MD 20841 (39.1517752, -77.3118536)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: food
- Topics: fall, chocolate, coffee, food-festival, vendors, samples, indoor, shopping
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.dmvchocolateandcoffee.com/event-details-registration/2026-maryland-dmv-chocolate-and-coffee-festival
- Distance: about 55 min drive from the town center (13.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Poolesville RocktoberFest](https://wknd.app/r/7pzzmw/poolesville-rocktoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Whalen Commons, 19701 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837 (39.144644, -77.411148)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, oktoberfest, live-music, food-trucks, beer, family-friendly, outdoor
- About: Poolesville'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.
- Source: https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2103
- Distance: about 60 min drive from the town center (12.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Markoff's Haunted Forest](https://wknd.app/r/ar2yc7/markoffs-haunted-forest)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Markoff's Haunted Forest at Calleva Farm, 19120 Martinsburg Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842 (39.17094, -77.47374)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $50.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor
- About: A 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.
- Source: https://www.markoffshauntedforest.com/
- Distance: about 70 min drive from the town center (14.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)