# Outdoor Activities near Occoquan

> Events in parks, on farms and trails, and anywhere else outside. Closest to Occoquan first.

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### [The Haunt: Dark Encounters at Workhouse Arts Center](https://wknd.app/r/wu95s2/the-haunt-dark-encounters-at-workhouse-arts-center)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.69748, -77.25538)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $39.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.alxnow.com/events/the-haunt-dark-encounters-haunted-trail-scariest-haunted-trail-in-northern-29116/
- Distance: about 5 min drive from the town center (1.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [11th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride](https://wknd.app/r/zykxwr/11th-annual-tour-de-mount-vernon-community-bike-ride)

- When: 2026-10-31 08:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.69748, -77.25538)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $35.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: fall, halloween, outdoor
- About: A 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.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/tour-de-mount-vernon-2026
- Distance: about 5 min drive from the town center (1.1 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 15 min drive from the town center (8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-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 15 min drive from the town center (8.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [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 20 min drive from the town center (9.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [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 20 min drive from the town center (9.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Fall Harvest Family Days](https://wknd.app/r/mdt9rv/fall-harvest-family-days)

- When: 2026-10-24 09:30-16:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA (38.710179, -77.0888199)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, farm, history, outdoor, animals
- About: Eighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.
- Source: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/fall-harvest-festival
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique & Artisan Market – October 17](https://wknd.app/r/r942za/mount-vernon-vintage-antique-artisan-market-october-17)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219, 8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 (38.72079, -77.06059)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: vintage-markets, antiques, artisan-market, collectibles, alexandria
- About: Third-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.
- Source: https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/events/mount-vernon-vintage-antique-artisan-market-0/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/dy3u8k/nova-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [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 25 min drive from the town center (11.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Main St. Market – Old Town Fairfax – November 1](https://wknd.app/r/zkb6f5/main-st-market-old-town-fairfax-november-1)

- When: 2026-11-01 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Old Town Fairfax, 10417 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030 (38.84599, -77.30609)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: flea-markets, vintage, handmade, jewelry, fairfax
- About: Monthly 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.
- Source: https://www.ffxmainstmarket.com/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/dy3u8k/nova-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [Kids Markets at Historic Manassas Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ma52q5/kids-markets-at-historic-manassas-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 9024 Prince William St, Manassas, VA 20110 (38.75021, -77.46972)
- Ages: 5 to 14
- Category: kids
- Topics: kids-market, farmers-market
- About: Young makers sell their creations at the Kids Markets hosted by the Historic Manassas Farmers Market.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va--great-falls/kids-events/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Mosaic Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/pq3nn3/freshfarm-mosaic-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-18 09:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2985 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031 (38.86964, -77.23085)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-food, family-friendly
- About: Year-round family-friendly Sunday farmers market in the Mosaic District with produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, and dog treats.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/mosaic
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Del Ray Halloween Parade](https://wknd.app/r/w2egx8/del-ray-halloween-parade)

- When: 2026-10-25 14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mount Vernon Ave at E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (38.8222496, -77.0579428)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: fall, halloween, parade, costumes, pets, community
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.visitdelray.com/halloween/
- Distance: about 30 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)

### [Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market – November 14](https://wknd.app/r/mzkkqq/del-ray-vintage-flea-market-november-14)

- When: 2026-11-14 09:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (38.82345, -77.0583)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: flea-markets, vintage, antiques, collectibles, alexandria
- About: Second-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.
- Source: https://delrayvintageflea.com/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/dy3u8k/nova-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [Falls Church Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ygc4qd/falls-church-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-12:00, 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: City Hall parking lot, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA (38.88565, -77.17259)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, falls-church, chef-series, family-friendly
- About: Award-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.
- Source: https://www.fallschurchva.gov/547/Farmers-Market
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [PFF Walk](https://wknd.app/r/hq4np8/pff-walk)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 (38.78559, -77.01637)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: charity, walk, waterfront, community, fundraiser
- About: The PFF Walk at National Harbor raises funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation along Spirit Park and the Harbor Trail.
- Source: https://www.nationalharbor.com/events/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Southside Park Habitat Restoration](https://wknd.app/r/e4huce/southside-park-habitat-restoration)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1317 Ross Drive SW, Vienna, VA 22180 (38.88071, -77.25194)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: volunteer, habitat-restoration, nature, parks, invasive-plants
- About: Volunteers 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.
- Source: https://www.viennava.gov/Events-directory
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Vienna Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/5wytk4/vienna-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 120 Cherry St SE, Vienna, VA 22180 (38.90082, -77.26033)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, live-music, family-friendly, community-fundraiser, outdoor
- About: Producer-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.
- Source: https://www.optimistclubofgreatervienna.org/farmers-market
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-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 35 min drive from the town center (15.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)