West Falls Church Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

30 family-friendly fall activities in West Falls Church and nearby

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Falls Church Halloween Carnival at Cherry Hill Park)

Falls Church Halloween Carnival at Cherry Hill Park

Sat, Oct 24

Falls Church Free

Bounce houses, carnival games, and treats for kids up to eleven.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Pumpkin 'n Friends Fall Festival)

Pumpkin 'n Friends Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 26

Falls Church Free

Fall celebration featuring pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, and live DJ music.

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 16 – Oct 18

Washington 9 mi $$

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

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (11th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo 2026)

11th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Alexandria 5 mi Free

Features hands-on STEM experiments, robotics, drones, and Star Wars characters.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Vienna Halloween Parade)

Vienna Halloween Parade

Wed, Oct 28

Vienna

Community Halloween parade marching down Maple Avenue since 1946.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Brick or Treat Halloween Event)

Brick or Treat Halloween Event

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Springfield 5 mi $$

Features glow-in-the-dark brick workshops and a 4D monster chase movie.

Floating Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 31

Alexandria 6 mi $

Pick your perfect pumpkin right from the water.

Halloween on the Farm

Fri, Oct 23

Herndon 13 mi $

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

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

Sat, Oct 24

Arlington 6 mi Free

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

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Rosslyn Fall Fest)

Rosslyn Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Arlington 7 mi Free

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

Rosslyn Howl-O-Ween

Fri, Oct 23

Arlington 7 mi

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

Trick or Treat at Tudor Place

Sat, Oct 31

Washington 7 mi $$

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

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

Sun, Oct 25

Reston 11 mi

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

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Old Firehouse's Festival of Frights and Trunk or Treat)

Old Firehouse's Festival of Frights and Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

McLean Free

Free family trunk-or-treat with live music, games, contests, and candy

Pumpkin Palooza

Sat, Oct 31

Alexandria 9 mi $$

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

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Family Pumpkin Carving)

Family Pumpkin Carving

Sat, Oct 24

Woodbridge 16 mi $

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

Archery Spooky Shoot

Sat, Oct 17

Manassas 18 mi $$

Target and pumpkin archery with USA Archery certified instructors.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Burke Nursery Pumpkin Patch Photo Contest)

Burke Nursery Pumpkin Patch Photo Contest

Sep 19 – Nov 5

Burke 7 mi

Submit pumpkin patch photos to win a fifty-dollar gift certificate.

Pumpkin Painting

Sat, Oct 10

North Bethesda 13 mi Free

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

Spooky Halloween Mini Golf

Sat, Oct 24

Gaithersburg 19 mi $

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

The Haunted Gro Trail

Thu, Oct 29

Haymarket 24 mi $

Halloween adventure trail experience with games and trick-or-treating for young kids.

Haunted Mini Golf

Oct 29 – Oct 31

Triangle 25 mi $

Family-friendly 18-hole haunted mini-golf course for all ages.

Haunted Trip

Fri, Oct 16

McLean 5 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (The Harvest Circle: Fall Equinox Celebration)

The Harvest Circle: Fall Equinox Celebration

Sat, Sep 26

Washington 8 mi $$

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

Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park

Fairfax Station 10 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween 'Ghost Town' with themed activities.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure)

Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure

Glen Echo 8 mi $$

Heartwarming Halloween story with interactive puppets.

Goblin Golf

Fairfax Station 10 mi $

Festive Halloween-themed mini-golf with treats

Halloween at Water Park

Arlington 7 mi $$

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

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

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 9 mi Free

Safe community trunk-or-treat event

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Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

West Falls ChurchHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties39 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

West Falls ChurchHaunted Experiences4 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

West Falls ChurchHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

West Falls ChurchUnique Halloween Events23 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in West Falls Church

Halloween in West Falls Church brings out the best from local spots. Find activities at parks, historic homes, and community centers.

Consider the popular Boo at the Zoo for a grand outing, or perhaps the more intimate Boutique Trick-or-Treating for a neighborhood feel. Decisions are yours.

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