Fall in Northern Virginia: Your Guide to the Rest of October

October is one of the best times of year in Northern Virginia. The leaves are turning, the farms are in full swing and every town has something going on. Here’s where to spend the rest of the month, from pumpkin patches to Halloween parades.

Pumpkins & Corn Mazes

Cox Farms Fall Festival | Centreville | Through November 8

Hayrides, giant slides, farm animals and a corn maze. A Northern Virginia classic for the whole family. Link to more info below

Great Country Farms | Bluemont | Through October 31

Pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze and cider doughnuts, with views of the Blue Ridge. Link to more info below

Reston Farm Garden Market Fall Fun Fest | Reston | Weekends through October 31

Pumpkins and apple cider doughnuts, close to home. Link to more info below

A Night Out for the Grown-Ups

Adult Corn Maze Night | Great Country Farms, Bluemont | October 23 & 24, 6–9 PM

The maze after dark, 21+, with live music, fire pits and a cider or glass of wine included. Link to more info below

Fields of Fear | Cox Farms, Centreville | Friday & Saturday nights through November 7

Haunted trails through the dark woods. Kids under 14 need an adult along. Link to more info below

Harvest Weekend: October 24 - 25

Fall Harvest Family Days | George Washington’s Mount Vernon | Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM

18th-century harvest traditions with farm activities, music and demonstrations. Link to more info below

Reston Station Fallapalooza | Reston Station | Sunday, 4–7 PM

Live music, family fun, food and drinks. Link to more info below

Marine Corps Marathon | Arlington & DC | Sunday

Cheer on the runners, and plan around road closures if you’re driving that morning. Link to more info below

Costumes on Parade

Del Ray Halloween Parade | Alexandria | Sunday, October 25

The parade’s 30th year. Kids, grown-ups and pets march down Mount Vernon Avenue. Link to more info below

Vienna Halloween Parade | Vienna | Wednesday, October 28

A Vienna tradition down Maple Avenue, rain or shine. Link to more info below

Leesburg Halloween Parade | Leesburg | Wednesday, October 28

Floats, marching bands and costumes along King Street.

Link to more info below

Halloween Weekend

Alexandria Fall-O-Ween | John Carlyle Square | Saturday, October 31

Free, pet-friendly and rain or shine. Bring the costumes, dogs included. Link to more info below

Art Garfunkel | Capital One Hall, Tysons | Friday, October 30

An evening of career hits, Simon & Garfunkel classics included. Link to more info below

Brick-or-Treat | LEGO Discovery Center, Springfield | Daily through October 31

An indoor Halloween pick for little ones on a rainy day.

Link to more info below

Which One Is on Your List?

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Dates and times can change. Please check with each venue before you go.