{"id":233624,"date":"2026-08-31T08:23:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=233624"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:10:17","slug":"50-fall-festivals-events-to-check-out-in-northern-virginia-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/50-fall-festivals-events-to-check-out-in-northern-virginia-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"50+ Fall Festivals + Events to Check Out in Northern Virginia in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"fall festivals in northern virginia 2026\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">weekend fun<\/div><p>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. <strong>Read on for The Fairfax Girl&#8217;s guide to fall festivals + events in Northern Virginia in 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233797\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026.png\" alt=\"fall festivals in northern virginia 2026\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/fall-festivals-in-northern-virginia-2026-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;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.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>September<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Programs\/Arts\/Programs\/SPARK-Market\/SPARK-Vendors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPARK! Market<\/a> | Arlington | September 6th<\/h3>\n<p>This outdoor Arlington market spotlights local artists, makers, food vendors, + creatives. It&#8217;s an easy way to spend an early fall Sunday shopping small + checking out local art.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheatlandspring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest<\/a> | Waterford | September 12th-13th<\/h3>\n<p>Wheatland Spring celebrates Oktoberfest with German-inspired food, Bavarian music, seasonal beer, stein-holding contests, + plenty of gem\u00fctlichkeit in Loudoun County.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosslynva.org\/do\/rosslyn-jazz-fest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosslyn Jazz Fest<\/a> | Arlington | September 12th<\/h3>\n<p>Gateway Park hosts an afternoon of free live jazz, food, drinks, + outdoor entertainment during one of Rosslyn&#8217;s signature annual events.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/2silosbrewing.com\/oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2 Silos Oktoberfest<\/a> | Manassas | September 18th-20th<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/plan-your-visit\/calendar\/events\/colonial-market-fair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colonial Market + Fair<\/a> | Mount Vernon | September 19th-20th<\/h3>\n<p>George Washington&#8217;s Mount Vernon transforms into an 18th-century marketplace filled with costumed artisans demonstrating + selling traditional wares, food, crafts, + more.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/638\/Falls-Church-Festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Falls Church Festival + Taste of Falls Church<\/a> | Falls Church | September 19th<\/h3>\n<p>The 50th annual Falls Church Festival features restaurant tastings, 90+ crafters + community organizations, live entertainment, kids&#8217; activities, rides, + a beer garden.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.middleburgva.gov\/368\/Oktoberfest-Activities-Events-and-Vendor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middleburg Oktoberfest<\/a> | Middleburg | September 19th<\/h3>\n<p>Downtown Middleburg gets a Bavarian makeover with biergartens, German food, live music, festival games, local vendors, + its much-loved Corgi races.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitalexandria.com\/events\/alexandria-oktoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexandria Oktoberfest<\/a> | Alexandria | September 19th<\/h3>\n<p>John Carlyle Square hosts German food, beer, music, dancing, crafts, + family-friendly entertainment during Alexandria&#8217;s Oktoberfest celebration.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lostrhino.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RhinO&#8217;fest<\/a> | Ashburn | September 19th<\/h3>\n<p>Lost Rhino Brewing Company celebrates Oktoberfest with its seasonal lager, German-style food, live music, + stein-holding competition.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/restoncommunitycenter.com\/things-to-do\/events\/reston-multicultural-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reston Multicultural Festival <\/a>| Reston | September 19th<\/h3>\n<p>Reston&#8217;s annual multicultural celebration brings performances, food, vendors, + activities representing cultures from throughout the community.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalonecenter.com\/events\/capital-one-center-celebration-of-the-arts-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Center Celebration of the Arts<\/a> | Tysons | September 19th-20th<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/coxfarmsva.com\/fall-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cox Farms Fall Festival<\/a> | Centreville | September 19th-November 8th<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/leesburganimalpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Village Fall Festival<\/a> | Leesburg | September 19th-November 8th<\/h3>\n<p>Leesburg Animal Park celebrates fall with wagon rides, giant slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, animal encounters, seasonal treats, + its popular Pumpkin Village.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/greatcountryfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest<\/a> | Bluemont | Beginning September 19th<\/h3>\n<p>Pick pumpkins straight from the field, tackle the corn maze, watch pig races, visit farm animals, + grab cider donuts during Great Country Farms&#8217; fall harvest season.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/greatcountryfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flashlight Corn Maze Nights<\/a> | Bluemont | September 19th + 26th<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a flashlight + navigate Great Country Farms&#8217; corn maze after dark during these special September evenings.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fieldsoffear.coxfarmsva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fields of Fear<\/a> | Centreville | September 25th-November 7th<\/h3>\n<p>Cox Farms gets significantly scarier after dark with haunted attractions including the Dark Side Hayride, Cornightmare, The Forest, + Firegrounds.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovettsvilleva.gov\/discover-lovettsville\/page\/events-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lovettsville Oktoberfest<\/a> | Lovettsville | September 25th-27th<\/h3>\n<p>Lovettsville celebrates the town&#8217;s German heritage with three days of Bavarian food, beer, music, dancing, vendors, + traditional Oktoberfest fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bug Fest<\/a> | Fairfax County | September 26th<\/h3>\n<p>Kids can get up close with the creepy-crawly side of nature through live insects, educational activities, games, + hands-on experiences.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mosaicdistrict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mosaic Fall Festival<\/a> | Merrifield | September 26th-27th<\/h3>\n<p>Mosaic District celebrates the change of seasons with shopping, local vendors, food, entertainment, + activities throughout the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineryatbullrun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bull Run Wine Festival<\/a> | Centreville | September 26th-27th<\/h3>\n<p>Spend a fall afternoon sipping Virginia wines alongside live music + food at The Winery at Bull Run.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artfestival.com\/festivals\/alexandria-old-town-art-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexandria Old Town Art Festival<\/a> | Alexandria | September 26th-27th<\/h3>\n<p>Juried artists fill John Carlyle Square with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, mixed media, + more during this two-day outdoor art festival.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purcellvilleva.gov\/999\/Hail-to-the-Trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hail to the Trail <\/a>| Purcellville | September 27th<\/h3>\n<p>Purcellville&#8217;s annual environmental festival features live animals, native plants, demonstrations, live music, + hands-on activities along the Chapman DeMary Trail.<\/p>\n<h2>October<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterfordfairva.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterford Fair<\/a> | Waterford | October 2nd-4th<\/h3>\n<p>Historic Waterford fills with heritage + contemporary artisans, living history demonstrations, home tours, workshops, entertainment, food, + drinks during its 82nd annual fair.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artontheavenue.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art on the Avenue<\/a> | Del Ray | October 3rd<\/h3>\n<p>More than 300 artists + makers take over Mount Vernon Avenue for Del Ray&#8217;s signature fall arts festival, complete with food, music, + family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmanassas.org\/event\/fall-jubilee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Jubilee<\/a> | Manassas | October 3rd<\/h3>\n<p>Historic Downtown Manassas celebrates the season with vendors, food, live entertainment, crafts, + family-friendly festival activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/viennaoktoberfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vienna Oktoberfest<\/a> | Vienna | October 3rd<\/h3>\n<p>Historic Church Street hosts live entertainment, German + international food, beer + wine, artisan vendors, businesses, + a kids&#8217; zone during Vienna&#8217;s annual Oktoberfest.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brambleton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BRAMtoberfest<\/a> | Brambleton | October 3rd<\/h3>\n<p>Brambleton Town Center gets into the Oktoberfest spirit with live music, food, seasonal drinks, vendors, + activities for families.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldtownwarrenton.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Town Warrenton Fall Festival<\/a> | Warrenton | October 3rd<\/h3>\n<p>More than 150 vendors line historic Main Street with handmade goods, local food, live music, + fall festival fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morvenpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morven Park International + Fall Horse Trials<\/a> | Leesburg | October 8th-11th<\/h3>\n<p>Equestrian sport meets peak Loudoun fall scenery with dressage, cross-country, show jumping, tailgating, food, + artisan vendors.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/plan-your-visit\/calendar\/events\/fall-wine-festival-sunset-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Wine Festival + Sunset Tour<\/a> | Mount Vernon | October 9th-11th<\/h3>\n<p>Sample wines from Virginia wineries on the east lawn of George Washington&#8217;s Mount Vernon while taking in sunset views over the Potomac River.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxva.gov\/Events-directory\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Special-Events\/Fall-Festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Fairfax Fall Festival<\/a> | Fairfax | October 10th<\/h3>\n<p>The City of Fairfax celebrates the 50th anniversary of its massive Fall Festival with 400+ arts, crafts, food, + informational vendors, entertainment stages, kids&#8217; activities, + beer gardens.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Parks-Events\/nature-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Heritage Festival<\/a> | Arlington | October 10th<\/h3>\n<p>Try old-fashioned fall activities including cider pressing, butter churning, candle dipping, corn-husk crafts, + traditional games.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/500\/Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farm Day<\/a> | Falls Church | October 11th<\/h3>\n<p>Cherry Hill Farmhouse celebrates fall with historic demonstrations, pumpkin activities, live music, pony rides, farm animals, + family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restontowncenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROCKtoberfest<\/a> | Reston | October 10th<\/h3>\n<p>Reston Town Center pairs fall weather with live rock music, craft beer, food, + outdoor festivities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/alexanimals.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paws in the Park<\/a> | Alexandria | October 11th<\/h3>\n<p>The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria brings together adoptable pets, vendors, food + drinks, music, + pet-friendly activities for its annual fall celebration.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cliftonday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clifton Day Festival<\/a> | Clifton | October 11th<\/h3>\n<p>Historic Clifton fills with artisans, antiques, food, live music, children&#8217;s activities, + small-town fall charm during this longtime community tradition.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/middleburgfilm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middleburg Film Festival<\/a> | Middleburg | October 15th-18th<\/h3>\n<p>Film lovers head to Loudoun horse country for four days of screenings, conversations, special guests, + awards-season buzz surrounded by fall scenery.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centreville Day<\/a> | Centreville | October 17th<\/h3>\n<p>Historic Centreville celebrates its community with food, entertainment, vendors, rides, arts + crafts, + family activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudoun.gov\/farmtour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loudoun Fall Farm Tour<\/a> | Throughout Loudoun County | October 17th-18th<\/h3>\n<p>Farms throughout Loudoun County open their gates for animal encounters, farm demonstrations, local food, produce, handmade products, + behind-the-scenes looks at local agriculture.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitloudoun.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pickle + International Food Festival<\/a> | Loudoun County | October 17th-18th<\/h3>\n<p>Pickles meet international cuisine at this quirky seasonal festival featuring 50+ vendors, food, local beer, fall cocktails, + live music.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shipgarten.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival<\/a> | Tysons | October 17th<\/h3>\n<p>Shipgarten combines Oktoberfest + Renaissance-fair energy with seasonal beer, food, costumes, entertainment, + activities for kids.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fairfaxcorner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest Market<\/a> | Fairfax | October 17th<\/h3>\n<p>Fairfax Corner hosts dozens of local makers alongside craft beer samples, pretzels, + Oktoberfest-inspired festivities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breauxvineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breaux Vineyards Harvest Festival<\/a> | Purcellville | October 24th-25th<\/h3>\n<p>Celebrate harvest season + Virginia Wine Month with wine tastings, live music, food, vendors, + fall views at Breaux Vineyards.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/plan-your-visit\/calendar\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Harvest Festival<\/a> | Mount Vernon | October 24th-25th<\/h3>\n<p>George Washington&#8217;s working farm celebrates the fall harvest with 18th-century demonstrations, historic trades, + seasonal activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/SpecialEvents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween Carnival<\/a> | Falls Church | October 24th<\/h3>\n<p>Falls Church&#8217;s annual Halloween celebration has costumes, games, seasonal activities, + family-friendly spooky fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdelray.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Del Ray Halloween Parade<\/a> | Alexandria | October 25th<\/h3>\n<p>Costumed kids, adults, + pets fill Mount Vernon Avenue for the 30th edition of one of Del Ray&#8217;s most beloved Halloween traditions.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fieldsoffear.coxfarmsva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fields of Fear Halloween Weekend<\/a> | Centreville | October 30th-31st<\/h3>\n<p>Halloween weekend is an especially fitting time to tackle Cox Farms&#8217; haunted hayride, dark cornfield, forest attractions, + nighttime Firegrounds.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.alexandriava.gov\/Calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boo-Fest<\/a> | Alexandria | October 30th<\/h3>\n<p>Charles Houston Recreation Center hosts a Halloween celebration with costumes, games, crafts, inflatables, spooky stories, + family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.alexandriava.gov\/Calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Masquerade Ball<\/a> | Alexandria | October 30th<\/h3>\n<p>Dress up for an evening of dancing, refreshments, photo opportunities, + a costume contest at Mount Vernon Recreation Center.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.alexandriava.gov\/Calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family October Fest<\/a> | Alexandria | October 30th<\/h3>\n<p>Games, crafts, snacks, prizes, + a haunted house make this an easy family Halloween outing.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.alexandriava.gov\/Calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HalloTeen Night<\/a> | Alexandria | October 30th<\/h3>\n<p>Alexandria teens get their own Halloween celebration with themed entertainment + activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.alexandriava.gov\/Calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Floating Pumpkin Patch<\/a> | Alexandria | October 31st<\/h3>\n<p>This decidedly different pumpkin patch puts the pumpkins in the pool, where participants can choose one before enjoying crafts + other seasonal activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitalexandria.com\/events\/alexandria-fall-o-ween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexandria Fall-O-Ween<\/a> | Alexandria | October 31st<\/h3>\n<p>John Carlyle Square celebrates Halloween with pumpkin painting, arts + crafts, face painting, treats, a costume parade, + beer garden.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/plan-your-visit\/calendar\/events\/trick-or-treating-at-mount-vernon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon<\/a> | Mount Vernon | October 31st<\/h3>\n<p>Trick-or-treat around George Washington&#8217;s historic estate while enjoying 18th-century entertainment + special Halloween activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Topics\/Halloween-in-Arlington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween at National Landing Water Park<\/a> | Arlington | October 31st<\/h3>\n<p>National Landing Water Park gets into the Halloween spirit with trick-or-treating + seasonal festivities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Topics\/Halloween-in-Arlington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spooky Animals Campfire<\/a> | Arlington | October 31st<\/h3>\n<p>Gather around the campfire at Gulf Branch Nature Center for an appropriately spooky look at some of the area&#8217;s nocturnal + misunderstood animals.<\/p>\n<h2>November<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/greatcountryfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Chuckin&#8217; Festival<\/a> | Bluemont | November 5th-6th<\/h3>\n<p>Great Country Farms gives leftover pumpkins a dramatic send-off with pumpkin chucking + late-season farm fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/coxfarmsva.com\/fall-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cox Farms Fall Festival Closing Weekend<\/a> | Centreville | Through November 8th<\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s still time for hayrides, giant slides, farm animals, apples, cider, + fall activities before Cox Farms closes its Fall Festival for the season.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/leesburganimalpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Village Closing Weekend<\/a> | Leesburg | Through November 8th<\/h3>\n<p>Leesburg Animal Park keeps the fall fun going into November with Pumpkin Village, wagon rides, slides, animal encounters, + family activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdelray.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Del Ray Vintage + Flea Market<\/a> | Alexandria | November 14th<\/h3>\n<p>Browse vintage pieces, antiques, collectibles, secondhand treasures, + goods from local vendors during Del Ray&#8217;s late-fall market.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/greatcountryfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LoCo Cider Fest<\/a> | Bluemont | November 15th<\/h3>\n<p>Virginia Cider Week comes to Great Country Farms with Loudoun-made cider, live music, local vendors, food, + access to the farm.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.alexandriava.gov\/Calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexandria Cider Festival<\/a> | Alexandria | November 21st<\/h3>\n<p>Sample Virginia ciders at historic Lloyd House while enjoying live music, tavern games, food, + a look at Alexandria&#8217;s cider history.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldfarmwineryhartland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LoCo Wine Festival<\/a> | Aldie | November 21st-22nd<\/h3>\n<p>Loudoun wineries gather at Old Farm Winery at Hartland for tastings, food trucks, live music, craft vendors, + a final toast to fall.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mosaicdistrict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mosaic Fall Holiday Market<\/a> | Merrifield | November 21st-22nd<\/h3>\n<p>Do some early holiday shopping while browsing handmade, vintage, + locally produced finds from dozens of vendors at Mosaic.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxva.gov\/government\/parks-recreation\/special-events\/holiday-craft-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairfax Holiday Craft Show<\/a> | Fairfax | November 21st-22nd<\/h3>\n<p>Hundreds of makers + artisans bring jewelry, woodworking, art, seasonal decor, specialty foods, + giftable finds to Fairfax High School.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restontowncenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reston Holidays Are Here!<\/a> | Reston | November 27th<\/h3>\n<p>Thanksgiving weekend officially ushers in the next season with Reston Town Center&#8217;s parade, tree lighting, entertainment, + family activities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram <\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse. 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