Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Landover 2026

25 family-friendly fall activities near Landover.

With over a dozen family-friendly Halloween events nearby, finding your next adventure is simple. From the large-scale attractions like Boo at the Zoo in Washington to smaller community gatherings, there's plenty to choose from. Consider what kind of experience you're seeking. Some events focus on classic trick-or-treating and games for young children, while others might offer a more immersive experience at a historic site or even a drive-in movie.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Landover

Boo at the Zoo

Washington 8 mi $$

After-hours trick-or-treating, skeleton scenes, and indoor animal exhibit access.

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Montpelier Farms Fall Festival

Upper Marlboro 11 mi $$

Features a 7-acre interactive corn maze, pumpkin patch, and hill slides.

NoMa PumpkinPalooza

Washington 6 mi Free

Free pumpkin patch, alpaca selfies, costume parade, and outdoor movie.

Rosslyn Howl-O-Ween

Arlington 10 mi

Dog-friendly Halloween celebration with a costume contest and pet vendors.

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Rosslyn Fall Fest

Arlington 10 mi Free

Neighborhood block party with live music, axe throwing, and pumpkin decorating.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Village at Shirlington Halloween Trick or Treat Trail)

Village at Shirlington Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

Arlington 12 mi Free

Trick-or-treating trail at participating shops and restaurants with candy and prizes.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (DOL's Annual Fall Fest)

DOL's Annual Fall Fest

Washington Free

End-of-season community farm celebration featuring treats and Halloween festivities.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Trick or Treat at Tudor Place)

Trick or Treat at Tudor Place

Washington 9 mi $$

Outdoor trick-or-treating, crafts, and games in historic Georgetown gardens.

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Organic Canvas™ 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Paint + STEM + Sip

Mount Rainier $

Features pumpkin carving, painting, a STEM station, and mocktails for kids.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Hill Family Biking Halloween Ride)

Hill Family Biking Halloween Ride

Washington 6 mi Free

Costume bike ride ending with live music and a costume contest.

Pumpkin Palooza

Alexandria 12 mi $$

Family fall celebration featuring pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting, and games.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Family Flights and Frights: Trick-or-Treat at the Museum)

Family Flights and Frights: Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

College Park $

Trick-or-treat among museum aircraft with games, crafts, and experiments.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival)

Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival

Columbia 19 mi Free

Features a live performance showcase by School of Rock Columbia.

Pumpkin Painting

North Bethesda 14 mi Free

Includes pumpkin decorating and a same-day complimentary brunch voucher for kids.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Spooky Halloween Mini Golf)

Spooky Halloween Mini Golf

Gaithersburg 21 mi $

18 holes of mini golf plus face painting, crafts, and candy

Haunted Trip

McLean 15 mi $$$

Haunted evening journey exclusively for 5th through 8th graders.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating)

Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating

Severna Park 21 mi $

Drop-in crafting session with spiders, bats, glitter, and googly eyes.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (The Harvest Circle: Fall Equinox Celebration)

The Harvest Circle: Fall Equinox Celebration

Washington 8 mi $$

Community gathering featuring a cacao ceremony, somatic movement, and sound healing.

Halloween on the Farm

Herndon 28 mi $

Trick-or-treat, visit farm animals, and explore a decorated farmhouse.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street)

Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street

Reston 25 mi

Daytime trick-or-treating for little ghouls and goblins.

Family Pumpkin Carving

Woodbridge 28 mi $

Carving tools and a pumpkin are provided for each registered participant.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (North Hills Fall Festival and Halloween Parade)

North Hills Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

Silver Spring 8 mi Free

24th Annual community Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Trunk or Treat Extravaganza)

Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

Washington 7 mi Free

Safe community trunk-or-treat event

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Rosedale Conservancy Pumpkin Carving Party & Pumpkin Patch)

Rosedale Conservancy Pumpkin Carving Party & Pumpkin Patch

Washington 8 mi $

Community pumpkin carving party with provided supplies

Halloween at Water Park

Arlington 10 mi $$

Trick-or-treating and pumpkin patch at a water park.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 42 Night of the Living Zoo Washington

Adults-only Halloween bash with unlimited drinks and after-hours animal exhibits.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 7 Mystery Mansion Adventure Chevy Chase

Family-friendly haunted house experience with fairytales, a tunnel, and bonfires.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 7 Halloween on Screen North Bethesda

Annual celebration of scary movies featuring live musical accompaniment and shadowcasts.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 23 Alexandria Ghosts Old Town Ghost Tour Alexandria

Nightly walking ghost tour through historic Old Town Alexandria's haunted landmarks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we bring our dog to pumpkin patches or fall festivals in Landover?

Policies split hard: many farms ban pets outright for animal-safety and food rules, while some festivals welcome leashed dogs and even run costume contests for them. Check the venue's FAQ the day before, never assume. If dogs are allowed, bring water, keep them clear of petting zoos and food lines, and be honest about whether crowds plus kids stress your dog.

How does trunk-or-treat work in Landover and why choose it over door-to-door?

Cars line up in a lot with decorated trunks, and kids walk the loop collecting candy in one contained, well-lit place, usually in a single hour on a posted date before Halloween. It's ideal for toddlers, wheelchairs, wagons, and nervous first-timers, with no traffic or dark porches. Arrive at the start time, because popular trunks run out of candy fast.

What's the smartest arrival plan for a busy farm weekend near Landover?

Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.

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