The Fairfax Girl Team 
Fall in Northern Virginia means pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests, apple cider, craft fairs, Halloween celebrations, + seemingly endless opportunities to spend a weekend outside. From massive annual festivals in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties to fall farm days, wine festivals, haunted attractions, + neighborhood traditions, there is plenty happening throughout September, October, + November 2026. Read on for The Fairfax Girl’s guide to fall festivals + events in Northern Virginia in 2026.
Editor’s note: Event details are subject to change. Check the linked event page before heading out for the latest information on dates, times, tickets, + weather-related updates.
September
SPARK! Market | Arlington | September 6th
This outdoor Arlington market spotlights local artists, makers, food vendors, + creatives. It’s an easy way to spend an early fall Sunday shopping small + checking out local art.
Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest | Waterford | September 12th-13th
Wheatland Spring celebrates Oktoberfest with German-inspired food, Bavarian music, seasonal beer, stein-holding contests, + plenty of gemütlichkeit in Loudoun County.
Rosslyn Jazz Fest | Arlington | September 12th
Gateway Park hosts an afternoon of free live jazz, food, drinks, + outdoor entertainment during one of Rosslyn’s signature annual events.
2 Silos Oktoberfest | Manassas | September 18th-20th
Three days of Oktoberfest festivities take over 2 Silos Brewing with German-inspired food, beer, live entertainment, stein-holding contests, an artisan market, + family activities.
Colonial Market + Fair | Mount Vernon | September 19th-20th
George Washington’s Mount Vernon transforms into an 18th-century marketplace filled with costumed artisans demonstrating + selling traditional wares, food, crafts, + more.
Falls Church Festival + Taste of Falls Church | Falls Church | September 19th
The 50th annual Falls Church Festival features restaurant tastings, 90+ crafters + community organizations, live entertainment, kids’ activities, rides, + a beer garden.
Middleburg Oktoberfest | Middleburg | September 19th
Downtown Middleburg gets a Bavarian makeover with biergartens, German food, live music, festival games, local vendors, + its much-loved Corgi races.
Alexandria Oktoberfest | Alexandria | September 19th
John Carlyle Square hosts German food, beer, music, dancing, crafts, + family-friendly entertainment during Alexandria’s Oktoberfest celebration.
RhinO’fest | Ashburn | September 19th
Lost Rhino Brewing Company celebrates Oktoberfest with its seasonal lager, German-style food, live music, + stein-holding competition.
Reston Multicultural Festival | Reston | September 19th
Reston’s annual multicultural celebration brings performances, food, vendors, + activities representing cultures from throughout the community.
Capital One Center Celebration of the Arts | Tysons | September 19th-20th
Capital One Center turns into a multi-block outdoor arts festival with immersive installations, workshops, live performances, an artisan market, food, + activities for all ages.
Cox Farms Fall Festival | Centreville | September 19th-November 8th
A Northern Virginia fall classic, Cox Farms packs more than 90 acres with its famous hayride, giant slides, farm animals, fall treats, pumpkins, + plenty of family-friendly activities.
Pumpkin Village Fall Festival | Leesburg | September 19th-November 8th
Leesburg Animal Park celebrates fall with wagon rides, giant slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, animal encounters, seasonal treats, + its popular Pumpkin Village.
Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest | Bluemont | Beginning September 19th
Pick pumpkins straight from the field, tackle the corn maze, watch pig races, visit farm animals, + grab cider donuts during Great Country Farms’ fall harvest season.
Flashlight Corn Maze Nights | Bluemont | September 19th + 26th
Bring a flashlight + navigate Great Country Farms’ corn maze after dark during these special September evenings.
Fields of Fear | Centreville | September 25th-November 7th
Cox Farms gets significantly scarier after dark with haunted attractions including the Dark Side Hayride, Cornightmare, The Forest, + Firegrounds.
Lovettsville Oktoberfest | Lovettsville | September 25th-27th
Lovettsville celebrates the town’s German heritage with three days of Bavarian food, beer, music, dancing, vendors, + traditional Oktoberfest fun.
Bug Fest | Fairfax County | September 26th
Kids can get up close with the creepy-crawly side of nature through live insects, educational activities, games, + hands-on experiences.
Mosaic Fall Festival | Merrifield | September 26th-27th
Mosaic District celebrates the change of seasons with shopping, local vendors, food, entertainment, + activities throughout the neighborhood.
Bull Run Wine Festival | Centreville | September 26th-27th
Spend a fall afternoon sipping Virginia wines alongside live music + food at The Winery at Bull Run.
Alexandria Old Town Art Festival | Alexandria | September 26th-27th
Juried artists fill John Carlyle Square with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, mixed media, + more during this two-day outdoor art festival.
Hail to the Trail | Purcellville | September 27th
Purcellville’s annual environmental festival features live animals, native plants, demonstrations, live music, + hands-on activities along the Chapman DeMary Trail.
October
Waterford Fair | Waterford | October 2nd-4th
Historic Waterford fills with heritage + contemporary artisans, living history demonstrations, home tours, workshops, entertainment, food, + drinks during its 82nd annual fair.
Art on the Avenue | Del Ray | October 3rd
More than 300 artists + makers take over Mount Vernon Avenue for Del Ray’s signature fall arts festival, complete with food, music, + family-friendly activities.
Fall Jubilee | Manassas | October 3rd
Historic Downtown Manassas celebrates the season with vendors, food, live entertainment, crafts, + family-friendly festival activities.
Vienna Oktoberfest | Vienna | October 3rd
Historic Church Street hosts live entertainment, German + international food, beer + wine, artisan vendors, businesses, + a kids’ zone during Vienna’s annual Oktoberfest.
BRAMtoberfest | Brambleton | October 3rd
Brambleton Town Center gets into the Oktoberfest spirit with live music, food, seasonal drinks, vendors, + activities for families.
Old Town Warrenton Fall Festival | Warrenton | October 3rd
More than 150 vendors line historic Main Street with handmade goods, local food, live music, + fall festival fun.
Morven Park International + Fall Horse Trials | Leesburg | October 8th-11th
Equestrian sport meets peak Loudoun fall scenery with dressage, cross-country, show jumping, tailgating, food, + artisan vendors.
Fall Wine Festival + Sunset Tour | Mount Vernon | October 9th-11th
Sample wines from Virginia wineries on the east lawn of George Washington’s Mount Vernon while taking in sunset views over the Potomac River.
City of Fairfax Fall Festival | Fairfax | October 10th
The City of Fairfax celebrates the 50th anniversary of its massive Fall Festival with 400+ arts, crafts, food, + informational vendors, entertainment stages, kids’ activities, + beer gardens.
Fall Heritage Festival | Arlington | October 10th
Try old-fashioned fall activities including cider pressing, butter churning, candle dipping, corn-husk crafts, + traditional games.
Farm Day | Falls Church | October 11th
Cherry Hill Farmhouse celebrates fall with historic demonstrations, pumpkin activities, live music, pony rides, farm animals, + family-friendly fun.
ROCKtoberfest | Reston | October 10th
Reston Town Center pairs fall weather with live rock music, craft beer, food, + outdoor festivities.
Paws in the Park | Alexandria | October 11th
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria brings together adoptable pets, vendors, food + drinks, music, + pet-friendly activities for its annual fall celebration.
Clifton Day Festival | Clifton | October 11th
Historic Clifton fills with artisans, antiques, food, live music, children’s activities, + small-town fall charm during this longtime community tradition.
Middleburg Film Festival | Middleburg | October 15th-18th
Film lovers head to Loudoun horse country for four days of screenings, conversations, special guests, + awards-season buzz surrounded by fall scenery.
Centreville Day | Centreville | October 17th
Historic Centreville celebrates its community with food, entertainment, vendors, rides, arts + crafts, + family activities.
Loudoun Fall Farm Tour | Throughout Loudoun County | October 17th-18th
Farms throughout Loudoun County open their gates for animal encounters, farm demonstrations, local food, produce, handmade products, + behind-the-scenes looks at local agriculture.
Pickle + International Food Festival | Loudoun County | October 17th-18th
Pickles meet international cuisine at this quirky seasonal festival featuring 50+ vendors, food, local beer, fall cocktails, + live music.
Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival | Tysons | October 17th
Shipgarten combines Oktoberfest + Renaissance-fair energy with seasonal beer, food, costumes, entertainment, + activities for kids.
Oktoberfest Market | Fairfax | October 17th
Fairfax Corner hosts dozens of local makers alongside craft beer samples, pretzels, + Oktoberfest-inspired festivities.
Breaux Vineyards Harvest Festival | Purcellville | October 24th-25th
Celebrate harvest season + Virginia Wine Month with wine tastings, live music, food, vendors, + fall views at Breaux Vineyards.
Fall Harvest Festival | Mount Vernon | October 24th-25th
George Washington’s working farm celebrates the fall harvest with 18th-century demonstrations, historic trades, + seasonal activities.
Halloween Carnival | Falls Church | October 24th
Falls Church’s annual Halloween celebration has costumes, games, seasonal activities, + family-friendly spooky fun.
Del Ray Halloween Parade | Alexandria | October 25th
Costumed kids, adults, + pets fill Mount Vernon Avenue for the 30th edition of one of Del Ray’s most beloved Halloween traditions.
Fields of Fear Halloween Weekend | Centreville | October 30th-31st
Halloween weekend is an especially fitting time to tackle Cox Farms’ haunted hayride, dark cornfield, forest attractions, + nighttime Firegrounds.
Boo-Fest | Alexandria | October 30th
Charles Houston Recreation Center hosts a Halloween celebration with costumes, games, crafts, inflatables, spooky stories, + family-friendly activities.
Family Masquerade Ball | Alexandria | October 30th
Dress up for an evening of dancing, refreshments, photo opportunities, + a costume contest at Mount Vernon Recreation Center.
Family October Fest | Alexandria | October 30th
Games, crafts, snacks, prizes, + a haunted house make this an easy family Halloween outing.
HalloTeen Night | Alexandria | October 30th
Alexandria teens get their own Halloween celebration with themed entertainment + activities.
Floating Pumpkin Patch | Alexandria | October 31st
This decidedly different pumpkin patch puts the pumpkins in the pool, where participants can choose one before enjoying crafts + other seasonal activities.
Alexandria Fall-O-Ween | Alexandria | October 31st
John Carlyle Square celebrates Halloween with pumpkin painting, arts + crafts, face painting, treats, a costume parade, + beer garden.
Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon | October 31st
Trick-or-treat around George Washington’s historic estate while enjoying 18th-century entertainment + special Halloween activities.
Halloween at National Landing Water Park | Arlington | October 31st
National Landing Water Park gets into the Halloween spirit with trick-or-treating + seasonal festivities.
Spooky Animals Campfire | Arlington | October 31st
Gather around the campfire at Gulf Branch Nature Center for an appropriately spooky look at some of the area’s nocturnal + misunderstood animals.
November
Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival | Bluemont | November 5th-6th
Great Country Farms gives leftover pumpkins a dramatic send-off with pumpkin chucking + late-season farm fun.
Cox Farms Fall Festival Closing Weekend | Centreville | Through November 8th
There’s still time for hayrides, giant slides, farm animals, apples, cider, + fall activities before Cox Farms closes its Fall Festival for the season.
Pumpkin Village Closing Weekend | Leesburg | Through November 8th
Leesburg Animal Park keeps the fall fun going into November with Pumpkin Village, wagon rides, slides, animal encounters, + family activities.
Del Ray Vintage + Flea Market | Alexandria | November 14th
Browse vintage pieces, antiques, collectibles, secondhand treasures, + goods from local vendors during Del Ray’s late-fall market.
LoCo Cider Fest | Bluemont | November 15th
Virginia Cider Week comes to Great Country Farms with Loudoun-made cider, live music, local vendors, food, + access to the farm.
Alexandria Cider Festival | Alexandria | November 21st
Sample Virginia ciders at historic Lloyd House while enjoying live music, tavern games, food, + a look at Alexandria’s cider history.
LoCo Wine Festival | Aldie | November 21st-22nd
Loudoun wineries gather at Old Farm Winery at Hartland for tastings, food trucks, live music, craft vendors, + a final toast to fall.
Mosaic Fall Holiday Market | Merrifield | November 21st-22nd
Do some early holiday shopping while browsing handmade, vintage, + locally produced finds from dozens of vendors at Mosaic.
Fairfax Holiday Craft Show | Fairfax | November 21st-22nd
Hundreds of makers + artisans bring jewelry, woodworking, art, seasonal decor, specialty foods, + giftable finds to Fairfax High School.
Reston Holidays Are Here! | Reston | November 27th
Thanksgiving weekend officially ushers in the next season with Reston Town Center’s parade, tree lighting, entertainment, + family activities.
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