Outdoor Activities near Occoquan
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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
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, 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 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
Sat Oct 24, 9:30am to 4:30pm
About 25 min drive25 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 17, 8am to 2pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minMt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219, Alexandria, VAThird-Saturday community market hosted by Mt. Vernon Lodge #219, inside and outside the lodge. Up to 45 vendors: antiques, vintage, collectibles, coins, stamps, glassware, clothes, and handmade goods. A Sotheby's-trained appraiser offers $15 verbal appraisals. Free browsing; proceeds fund college scholarships.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
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
Sun Nov 1, 12 to 4pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minOld Town Fairfax, Fairfax, VAMonthly market on Main Street in Old Town Fairfax between Chain Bridge and University Drive. 20+ vendors with vintage finds, handmade goods, and jewelry. Free admission and parking; pet- and family-friendly.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
Sat Oct 24, all day
About 25 min drive25 minManassas, VAYoung makers sell their creations at the Kids Markets hosted by the Historic Manassas Farmers Market.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 18, 9am to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minFairfax, VAYear-round family-friendly Sunday farmers market in the Mosaic District with produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, and dog treats.From Northern Virginia family events
Sun Oct 25, 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 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 Nov 14, 9am to 2pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minAlexandria, VASecond-Saturday open-air market across three Mt. Vernon Avenue lots in Del Ray. 50-70 vendors with vintage treasures, antiques, upcycled goods, art, home decor, jewelry, and collectibles. Named the best flea market in Virginia by Domino. Free to attend, family- and dog-friendly.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
Sat Oct 17, 8am and 9amFree
About 30 min drive30 minCity Hall parking lot, Falls Church, VAAward-winning year-round Saturday farmers market in the City Hall parking lot in Falls Church, with 50+ vendors plus a monthly Chef Series; no ZIP listed on the event page.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, all day
About 30 min drive30 minNational Harbor, MDThe PFF Walk at National Harbor raises funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation along Spirit Park and the Harbor Trail.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minVienna, VAVolunteers improve habitat at Southside Park by removing invasive plants and learning about native plants and wildlife, meeting Mondays 10am to 12pm at the Ware-Walker entrance with sign-up appreciated but not required.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Oct 17, 8am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minVienna, VAProducer-only Saturday farmers market with weekly live musicians and free dog-sitting at the manager's tent; market fees fund Optimist Club kids' programs in Vienna and Oakton.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 28, 7 to 9pmFree
About 35 min drive35 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
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