10 Best Fall Festivals in Northern Virginia
The fall season is one of the best times of the year to enjoy the outdoors in Northern Virginia. As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to change, families enjoy a variety of festivals with a wide range of activities including everything from farm activities to petting farms to arts & crafts. Following is a guide to the best fall festivals in the Virginia suburbs of Washington DC.
(In Order Chronologically by Date)
September 26-November 3, 2015. 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, Virginia (703) 830-4121. One of the largest fall festivals in Virginia! The farm has more than 90 acres and features a pumpkin patch, giant slides, hayrides, rope swings, farm animals, corn mazes, straw tunnels, goat village, apples & cider, food, and lots of entertainment. Cox Farms Field of Fear is a haunted trail with lots of scary Halloween activities.More »
September 26-October 31, 2015.18780 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia (540) 554-2073. The annual fall harvest festival features pick-your-own pumpkins, the Pumpkin Princess, P-Rex the pumpkin munchin’ dinosaur, Derby Pig Races, Pumpkin Jumpin' Pillow, a Double Barrel 60' Slide, rope swings, a corn maze and more. open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.More »
October 2-4, 2015, 6-9 pm. George Washington's Estate & Gardens, George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA. (703)780-2000. The estate offers gorgeous views of the Potomac River and the fall season is prime time to enjoy wine-cellar tours and live music on the grounds of the home of our first President. Advanced tickets are required.More »
Oct. 2-4, 2015. 40183 Main Street, Waterford, Virginia. The juried craft fair includes hands-on demonstrations by more than 150 renowned artists, lively music and dance, Colonial and Civil War-era reenactments, a tour of private historic homes, apple-butter making, parades, kids activities and more.More »
October 3-4, 2015. Smithsonian Biology Conservation Institute, Front Royal, VA. The National Zoo's research facility is open to the public just once a year offering a behind-the-scenes look at our world-renowned science, research, and animal care. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with world-famous scientists one on one and learn about their fascinating research. Admission includes behind-the-scenes looks at endangered animals, live music and special activities for children. The event is held rain or shine.More »
October 3-4, 2015. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. One of Northern Virginia’s largest fall festivals! The event includes more than 100 interactive activities and exhibits for the whole family. Activities include a train ride, kids climbing wall, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables and dozens of children’s performances.More »
October 3, 2015. Historic Manassas, VA. The family-friendly festival celebrates fall with live music and entertainment, hand-made crafts, and a variety of foods. The streets are lined with craft vendors, non-profit organizations and community information booths that hold raffles and drawings throughout the day.More »
October 17-18, 2015. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA. Dozens of breweries feature their best American style beers at the annual event. Entertainment includes live music and children’s activities such as face painting, air-brush tattooing, moon bounces, and rock climbing.More »
October 24 - 25, 2015. George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, Virginia (703)780-2000. Visit George Washington's estate and enjoy a variety of fall activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, early-American games, music and demonstrations.More »
October 25, 2015. Rosslyn, VA. The biggest race of the year ends with a family-friendly festival with a wide range of activities. Runners meet their friends and family and enjoy live music and refreshments at the beer garden and Rosslyn’s Restaurant Row. More »
(In Order Chronologically by Date)
1. Cox Farms Fall Festival
September 26-November 3, 2015. 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, Virginia (703) 830-4121. One of the largest fall festivals in Virginia! The farm has more than 90 acres and features a pumpkin patch, giant slides, hayrides, rope swings, farm animals, corn mazes, straw tunnels, goat village, apples & cider, food, and lots of entertainment. Cox Farms Field of Fear is a haunted trail with lots of scary Halloween activities.More »
2. Great Country Farms Harvest Festival
September 26-October 31, 2015.18780 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia (540) 554-2073. The annual fall harvest festival features pick-your-own pumpkins, the Pumpkin Princess, P-Rex the pumpkin munchin’ dinosaur, Derby Pig Races, Pumpkin Jumpin' Pillow, a Double Barrel 60' Slide, rope swings, a corn maze and more. open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.More »
3. Mount Vernon's Wine Festival and Sunset Tour
October 2-4, 2015, 6-9 pm. George Washington's Estate & Gardens, George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA. (703)780-2000. The estate offers gorgeous views of the Potomac River and the fall season is prime time to enjoy wine-cellar tours and live music on the grounds of the home of our first President. Advanced tickets are required.More »
4. Waterford Fair
Oct. 2-4, 2015. 40183 Main Street, Waterford, Virginia. The juried craft fair includes hands-on demonstrations by more than 150 renowned artists, lively music and dance, Colonial and Civil War-era reenactments, a tour of private historic homes, apple-butter making, parades, kids activities and more.More »
5. Autumn Conservation Festival
October 3-4, 2015. Smithsonian Biology Conservation Institute, Front Royal, VA. The National Zoo's research facility is open to the public just once a year offering a behind-the-scenes look at our world-renowned science, research, and animal care. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with world-famous scientists one on one and learn about their fascinating research. Admission includes behind-the-scenes looks at endangered animals, live music and special activities for children. The event is held rain or shine.More »
6. Fall For Fairfax
October 3-4, 2015. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. One of Northern Virginia’s largest fall festivals! The event includes more than 100 interactive activities and exhibits for the whole family. Activities include a train ride, kids climbing wall, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables and dozens of children’s performances.More »
7. Manassas Fall Jubilee
October 3, 2015. Historic Manassas, VA. The family-friendly festival celebrates fall with live music and entertainment, hand-made crafts, and a variety of foods. The streets are lined with craft vendors, non-profit organizations and community information booths that hold raffles and drawings throughout the day.More »
8. Northern Virginia Brewfest
October 17-18, 2015. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA. Dozens of breweries feature their best American style beers at the annual event. Entertainment includes live music and children’s activities such as face painting, air-brush tattooing, moon bounces, and rock climbing.More »
9. Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Days
October 24 - 25, 2015. George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, Virginia (703)780-2000. Visit George Washington's estate and enjoy a variety of fall activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, early-American games, music and demonstrations.More »
10. Marine Corps Marathon Finish Festival
October 25, 2015. Rosslyn, VA. The biggest race of the year ends with a family-friendly festival with a wide range of activities. Runners meet their friends and family and enjoy live music and refreshments at the beer garden and Rosslyn’s Restaurant Row. More »
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