1. Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania County, VA
Belvedere Plantation Fall Harvest Festival – A short drive from Fredericksburg, this vibrant festival features a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, stellar corn maze, hayrides, pig races, zip-line fun, and more than 30 engaging activities.
2. Fairfax County, VA
Cox Farms Fall Festival – One of Northern Virginia's largest and most beloved fall events. Expect giant slides, corny adventures through the fields, hayrides, rope swings, farm animals, freshly pressed cider, food, and enough entertainment to fill 90 acres of autumn magic.
Mosaic Fall Festival (Fairfax) – A charming urban alternative for festival lovers with street food, artisan vendors, live music, games, and pumpkin painting—all set amid the bustling Mosaic District.
3. Loudoun County, VA
Pumpkin Village Fall Fest at Leesburg Animal Park – Running from late September into early November, this family-favorite festival includes hill slides, a petting zoo, pony rides, moon bounces, face painting, and live music on weekends.
Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival (Bluemont) – Pick pumpkins straight from the field, brave the corn maze, enjoy pig races and bonfires, and don’t miss the legendary cider donuts.
4. Frederick County, MD
Summers Farm Fall Festival – A long-standing favorite in the Frederick area. Over 45 attractions await, including pumpkin picking, giant slides, pig races, hayrides, and cozy campfires.
Magnolia Meadow Farms (northern Frederick County) – Home to Maryland’s largest corn maze, sunflower fields, hayrides, and over 20 family-friendly activities.
Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch Farm Festival – Offers endless hayrides, pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, and artisan crafts—perfect for families seeking more than just the patch.
5. Montgomery County, MD
Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival (Germantown) – With a decades-long tradition, this weekend festival includes hayrides, corn mazes, crafts, food, and picturesque pumpkin picking.
Butler's Orchard
Montgomery Village Great Pumpkin Race & Fall Festival – A delightfully quirky local event featuring pumpkin-powered soapbox racing alongside seasonal crafts and food.
Harvest Festival at Montgomery Parks – A community-oriented farm festival offering traditional crafts, live music, food, and fall activities.
6. Arlington County, VA & Washington, DC
Rosslyn Fall Festival - Welcome the season with Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4th at Gateway Park! This fall-favorite event is even more fun as the weather chills and the leaves change.
Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival - The historic estate hosts this special celebration of wine, followed by a sunset tour of the property. Bring along a blanket, chill out on the east lawn, and sample Virginia wines with views of the Potomac River.
Whether you're crunching leaves in the backyard or picking pumpkins in the field, fall in our region brims with fun, charm, and festival spirit. These community gatherings offer everything from giant slides to quirky pumpkin races — each one telling a story about the neighborhoods they serve.