Autumn is here, the air is getting a little crisper, the leaves are starting to change color, and Halloween is just around the corner! It’s time to get out to the farm and pick your perfect pumpkin for a Halloween jack-o-lantern or just enjoy some fall-themed fun at one our area’s annual farm festivals. We have your list of the best spots to find fall fun close to home and a little father out!
Fall Festival
at Cox Farms
September 19 – November 8
September/October: 10:00am – 6pm; last entry at 5:00pm
November: 10;00am – 5:00pm; last entry at 4:00pm
Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday in September/October; Wednesday and Thursday in November
Festival Market
Sept/Oct 10:00am – 6:00pm, Nov 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Open with extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights until 11 pm.
Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Rd
Centreville, VA 20120
From our world-famous hayride to our corny Cornundrum and giant slides, our Fall Festival has something for the whole family.
Our Festival Market has a huge selection of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, the freshest local apples and the sweetest local cider. And when it comes to festive fall decorations, we’ve got you covered! We also feature kettle corn, tasty pies from Mom’s Apple Pie Company and our very own Cox Farms gear.
Pumpkin Picking & Corn Maze
at Great Country Farms
September 19 – October 31
Great Country Farms
34345 Snickersville Turnpike
Bluemont, VA 20135
Come celebrate Fall Y’all and enjoy an unforgettable experience picking pumpkins, getting lost in our corn maze and roasting marshmallows at the bonfire. Don’t forget those freshly made Cider Donuts!
Fall Fun
at Krop’s Crops
Open daily
10:00am – 6:00pm
Walk-in hayrides
Weekends in the month of October
11:00am – 4:00pm
Krop’s Crops
11110 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA 22066
The fall festivities at this seasonal farm located in Great Falls, VA include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, Winchester apples, fresh-pressed apple cider, fall squash and gourds, harvest and Halloween decorations, farm animals and a corn bin to play in!
The Great Fall Festival
at Messick’s Farm Market
Every Weekend through October 25 & Monday October 12
10:00am – 5:00pm
Messick’s Farm Market
6025 Catlett Rd.
Bealeton, VA 22712
Festival Activities include hayrides, barrel train, petting zoo, corn maze, kid tattoos, zipline, crunchkin painting, and candy cannon.
Fall Fest 2026
at Reston Farm Garden Market
Saturday & Sunday September 26 – October 31 & October 12
10:00am – 5:00pm
Reston Farm Garden Market
10800 Baron Cameron Ave
Reston, VA 20190
Six weekends of the train, the goats, the moon bounces, and cider donuts made right here. Twelve days total, weekends only, and it’s built for the little ones.
Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
at Temple Hall Farm
Open Daily
September 26 – November 3
9:00am – 5:00pm
Temple Hall Farm
15855 Limestone School Road
Leesburg, VA 20176
Enjoy a fun family outing at the Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields! Pick your own pumpkin and sunflowers, take a wagon ride around the farm, visit the farm animals, bounce on the inflatable pillows, slide down the hill slides, and more!
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins & Fall Fun
at Wayside Farm
September 19 – November 1
Thursday – Saturday & Monday, October 12
10:00am – 6:00pm
Wayside Farm
5273 Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7)
Berryville, VA 22611
Whether you are here to find the perfect pumpkin for carving Jack-o-lanterns, to find your way through our 10-acre corn maze, or to take in the scenery of our grounds while the kids enjoy all of our activities, our fun farm has something for everyone!
Pick-Your-Own
& Pre-picked Pumpkins
at Wegmeyer Farms
Thursday – Sunday & Columbus Day (October 12) through October 31
10:00am –6:00pm
Wegmeyer Farms
38299 Hughesville Road
Hamilton, Virginia 20158
Wegmeyer Farms grows more than 50 varieties of pumpkins, including traditional Jack-O-Lanterns and magnificent heirlooms. Take your fall decorating to the next level with unique heirloom varieties that will add the perfect touch to make your home warm and welcoming for the fall season.
Pumpkin Village Fall Festival
at Leesburg Animal Park
September 19 – November 8
- Monday: 9:30am – 4pm
- Tuesday: CLOSED (Open 11/3)
- Wednesday: 9:30am-4pm
- Thursday: 9:30am-4pm
- Friday: 9:30am-6pm
- Saturday: 9:30am-6pm
- Sunday 9:30am – 6pm (5pm on 11/8)
Leesburg Animal Park
19246 James Monroe Hwy
Leesburg, VA 20175
Pumpkin Village Fall Fest is packed with fun family activities! Giant hill slides, moon bounces, wagon rides, petting zoo, pedal carts, the corn bin, weekend entertainment & more.
Fall Farm Fun 2026
at Maple Tree Farm VA
Every Saturday & Sunday in Octobe
10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 3:00pm
Maple Tree Farm VA
8275 Maple Tree Ln
Warrenton, VA 20187
Grab your flannel and round up the family — Fall Festival is back at Maple Tree Farm! Every October weekend, we’re serving up rides, corn maze, a puppet show starring everyone’s favorite pumpkin-loving cow, and a beautiful selections of Virginia Grown pumpkins your family can pick from.
Fall Farm Market
at Burke Nursery & Garden Centre
September 18 – October 31
Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday until 6:00pm
Burke Nursery & Garden Centre
9401 Burke Road
Burke, VA 22015
Enter the gate to find a world full of pumpkins, gourds, Shenandoah apples, jams & jellies, mulling spices, corn stalks, straw bales, and so much more…such as the Pumpkin Patch. And…NEW THIS YEAR…our special antique shop section.
Pumpkin Hill
at Nalls Produce
Opens September 26 at 10:00am
Nalls Produce
7310 Beulah Street
Alexandria, VA 22315
Pumpkin Hill has been a Franconia tradition for over 30 years! Browse dozens of varieties of pumpkins and gourds, let your kids climb and explore the pumpkin play area, and take photos at our famous Pumpkin Wall. Pick up some apple cider, pumpkin butter, and other seasonal treats. Nalls has everything you need for an awesome fall!
Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin House
at DePaul’s Urban Farm
Open Daily 10:00am – 6:00pm
DePaul’s Urban Farm
2599 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, VA 22181
You’ll find every kind of gourd imaginable, from tiny pumpkins that fit in your hand to the slightly creepy Knucklehead pumpkins. Brighten your day with their yellow pumpkins or feel the fall magic with a white pumpkin. No matter what, there’s always a pumpkin waiting to find a home. And be sure to snap a photo by the famous pumpkin house!
