Ashburn Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo is a family-friendly evening event with trick-or-treating, after-hours animal viewing, and treat stations. Activities include a kids' dance party, a pumpkin patch, and access to the Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center,...

Cox Farms Fall Festival in Centreville, VA, runs September 19 to November 8, 2026. Activities include a hayride, giant slides, the Cornundrum cornfield, the Imaginature Trail, farm animals, and live entertainment. Admission includes a small patch pumpkin.

Great Country Farms' Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival allows visitors to pick pumpkins, navigate a corn maze, and use a 15-acre play area. Live music, pig races, and cider donuts are available.

Butler's Orchard's 46th Annual Pumpkin Festival allows pumpkin picking and hayrides. Corn and straw mazes, jump pads, and a petting zoo are included. Live music is also featured.

Old Town Manassas Fall-O-Ween features arts and crafts, Halloween treats, and entertainment. Activities include interactive games and fall activities. A Kids Halloween Costume Parade starts at 1 p.m., followed by a Pets Costume Parade at 2:30 p.m., with prize awards.

The BE Well Community hosts pop-up fitness and wellness classes at Bethesda Row. Attendees can participate in various workouts, including HIIT and Cardio Dance, with complimentary stretching sessions. Special events include a Rest & Restore Sound Bath with a private...

The LEGO Discovery Center's Brick or Treat Halloween Event includes monster-themed LEGO build activities, workshops in the Ghoulish Glow zone, and 'The Great Monster Chase' 4D movie.

Pumpkin Village Fall Fest runs September 19th to November 8th, 2026, offering giant hill slides, moon bounces, wagon rides, and a petting zoo. A kiddie hay maze, corn bin, pedal carts, and free cider tasting are also offered.

Temple Hall Farm's Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields allow families to pick pumpkins and sunflowers, take wagon rides, and interact with farm animals. Children can enjoy inflatable jumping pillows, hill slides, and a cornbox. Weekend offerings include pumpkin cannons and...

The Vienna Halloween Parade, a tradition since 1946, follows the theme 'Haunted History: 250 Years of America.' The parade marches down Maple Avenue.

Burke Nursery's Fall Farm Market and Pumpkin Patch hosts an annual photo contest. Participants can submit up to two photos for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

This free, family-friendly event invites dogs and owners to a Halloween celebration where dogs can showcase costumes and collect treats from decorated car trunks. Photo opportunities, vendors, food trucks, and raffles are available. The first 200 visitors receive free trick-or-treat...

Germantown October Fest returns in 2026, with a free carnival, live music, a beer garden, a parade, local food trucks, and a business expo.

Founders Row hosts the free Pumpkin 'n Friends Fall Festival with live music, carnival games, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, and arts and crafts. Giveaways and popcorn are also provided.

Tudor Place's annual Trick or Treat event provides a morning of autumn activities in Georgetown. Families can explore the historic gardens while collecting treats, showcasing costumes, and participating in crafts, games, and face-painting. Coffee and cider will be available.

Trolleyween Weekend at the National Capital Trolley Museum is a family celebration with Halloween-decorated streetcars. Activities include a themed scavenger hunt, unlimited historic trolley rides, and pumpkin decorating for a fee. Costumed children receive a treat.

The 11th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo 2026 offers interactive STEM stations, live science demonstrations, and technology exploration for all ages. A STEAM costume parade and contest offers prizes. Scientists and engineers will be present.

The 7th Annual Canines on the Creek, hosted by the FSK Lions Club, is a Halloween-themed event for dogs and owners. Activities include a doggy parade, costume contest, and exhibitor booths. A free information session on pet insurance is available.

Families can collect treats during a Changing Hut Candy Crawl, followed by an open family swim session. Kids visit decorated changing huts to gather goodies, then everyone can enjoy splashing and playing in the pool.

Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch features acres of pumpkins, a 15-acre corn maze, and hayrides. Piggy and Goat Yoga and succulent workshops are also hosted.

The Harvest Circle is a community gathering honoring the Autumn Equinox. Activities include creating a harvest altar, a cacao ceremony, guided journaling, somatic movement, and sound healing.

The Village at Shirlington hosts its annual Halloween event with a trick-or-treat trail for families in costume. Participating shops and restaurants will offer treats along the trail.

The 7th Annual Halloween Bark Bash is an outdoor festival for pet owners. It includes a dog costume contest, a trick-or-treat trail, and opportunities to meet adoptable dogs. Music, kid-friendly activities, and a photo booth are featured.

Market Street invites children to trick-or-treat, collect treats from participating retailers and restaurants, and enter prize drawings. Free giveaways are available while supplies last.

The Falls Church Halloween Carnival is a free, outdoor event at Cherry Hill Park for children up to 11 and their families. Activities include carnival games, a costume contest, and bounce houses. Fall snacks from Sweetfrog and Badd Pizza are...

All ages can enjoy the Halloween Eye Spy Trains at Wheaton Regional Park and Cabin John Regional Park. Riders receive a special card to spot seasonal items like pumpkins and ghosts along the decorated tracks. The train stations, 'Día de...

Manassas Mall hosts a free, public Trunk or Treat in the parking lot for families to gather for an evening of treats. The Prince William County Police Department hosts this Halloween event.

Burke Lake Park hosts a family-friendly Halloween event, 'Ghost Town.' Activities include themed areas, a train ride, carousel, crafts, and mini-golf.

Rosslyn Howl-O-Ween at Gateway Park is a dog-friendly event with pet-themed vendors, a bar, and a dog costume contest.

Celebrate autumn at the Rosslyn Fall Fest, a free event packed with seasonal delights. Enjoy local brews, live music from Rock Creek Kings and Blair's West, and fun pumpkin decorating activities. Indulge in delicious food truck offerings and seasonal treats,...

Celebrate the autumn season at Claude Moore Park's Fall Festival! This free event invites visitors to enjoy a beautiful fall day outdoors with live music and engaging activities. Browse and purchase unique handmade crafts from local artists, and admire the...

Homestead Farm's Pumpkin Festival allows visitors to pick pumpkins and apples, with produce sold separately. The farm market offers cider, preserves, honey, and mums.

The Halloween Family Fun Day invites children aged eight and under to wear costumes and participate in games and performances, including a magic show and a one-man-band.

Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure is a show featuring puppets, audience interaction, and music. The performance includes skateboarding, shadow puppetry, and pumpkin carving, following Jennie's exploration of identity.

Get into the Halloween spirit early at Burke Lake Park's Goblin Golf! This unique mini-golf experience is transformed with festive Halloween decorations and treats. Encounter playful ghosts and goblins as you navigate the course. It's a perfect outing for dates,...

Discover a fall wonderland at Green Meadows Farm's pumpkin patch. Wander through fields to find the perfect pumpkin (included with admission in October). Delight in interacting with over 150 animals, cheering on pig races, and enjoying complimentary feed for the...

Tudor Place hosts its annual fall family program, 'Trick or Treat at Tudor Place.' Children receive treats, participate in crafts and potion-making, and get their faces painted in the garden. Costumes are encouraged.

The National Capital Trolley Museum offers Trolley-ween, a family-friendly event with spook-tacular streetcars. Advanced general admission tickets are required.

The North Hills community holds its 24th Annual Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, including a parade, music, crafts, games, a bounce house, and a House Decorating Contest.

The Old Firehouse presents the Festival of Frights and Trunk or Treat with live music, games, contests, and candy. Families can wear costumes, and decorated vehicles can participate in the Trunk or Treat.

Gather 'round the campfire for a 'Spooky Animals Campfire' event at Gulf Branch Nature Center. This family-friendly program offers an evening of old-fashioned fun with engaging activities, including stories, games, and songs. Enjoy complimentary S'mores as you connect with nature...

The Arlington 2nd Ward hosts a Halloween party open to the community for seasonal fun and neighborly connection.

Arlington Trunk or Treat is a family event where children can trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks. Timed entry slots are used for flow, and a Sensory Hour is available. Registration is required.

Families can celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos at a dance party held in the unique Dupont Underground. The event features a kid-friendly playlist, a bubble bonanza, and sticker activities. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes for this all-ages...

Gather for a delightful session of family-friendly Halloween stories at the Aurora Hills Center. This event is perfect for all ages, offering a chance to enjoy classic spooky tales in a welcoming atmosphere.

The Rosedale Conservancy holds a free, public Pumpkin Carving Party and Pumpkin Patch event. Attendees can purchase pumpkins or bring their own; carving tools, designs, and supplies are provided. Proceeds benefit John Eaton Elementary School.

Ward 7's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Extravaganza offers a safe and secure Halloween celebration for families. This community event prioritizes children's safety while fostering unity among families, schools, and neighbors. It's a fun-filled alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.

Celebrate Halloween at Water Park with a festive trick-or-treat event on October 31st, featuring candy, face painting, and pumpkin painting. Explore the Fall Pumpkin Patch from mid-October to early November, and enjoy live music on select dates. Seasonal food and...

This Halloween Candle Holder Workshop invites participants to create and decorate their own festive candle holder. All materials are provided, including an LED candle, making it a fun and accessible craft activity for both children and adults looking to embrace...

A swimming pool hosts a pumpkin patch where attendees can pick and decorate pumpkins. The event includes swimming, obstacle courses, and Halloween treats.