Fall activities near Lorton
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, apple picking, and fall festivals.
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Fri Oct 16, 7 to 10pm$39
About 5 min drive5 minWorkhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VAThe 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.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 31, 8am to 12pm$35
About 5 min drive5 minWorkhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VAA 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.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 31, 10:30 to 11am
About 10 min drive10 minWoodbridge, VAHalloween family story time at Lake Ridge Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 25, 11am to 5pm$20
About 15 min drive15 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
Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm$20
About 15 min drive15 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
Sat Oct 24, 9:30am to 4:30pm
About 20 min drive20 minGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VAEighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.From Northern Virginia local events
Sat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm
About 20 min drive20 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
Sun Oct 25, 2:30 to 5pm$12
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 minAnnandale, VASpooky dry-ice science experiments at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 24, 7 to 10pm$20
About 20 min drive20 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, 11am to 7pm
About 25 min drive25 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
Sun Oct 25, 2pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minAlexandria, VAThe 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.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 24, 10am to 3pm
About 25 min drive25 minTriangle, VAHalloween Family Day with activities for guests of all ages.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 16, all dayFree
About 25 min drive25 minDel Ray Artisans Gallery, Alexandria, VACarnival 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 3pm$13
About 25 min drive25 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, 1 to 6pmFree
About 25 min drive25 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
Fri Oct 16, 7 to 10:30pm$25
About 30 min drive30 minARTfactory, Manassas, VAARTfactory'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.From Fall events in DC
Wed Oct 28, 7 to 9pmFree
About 30 min drive30 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 Nov 7, 7 to 10pm
About 35 min drive35 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
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