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A real, zoomable map with every farm, festival, race and foliage stop in this guide. Click a pin for details and directions. Use the category toggles here, then use the county and week filters directly below the map to narrow the list.
Fundraisers and community causes worth showing up for this fall.
Fall Festival by Joshua's Hands
A free community festival honoring the memory of Joshua Guthrie, celebrating America's 250th this year: hayrides, pony rides, a petting farm, crafts, carnival-style games (everyone wins a prize!), an old-fashioned spelling bee, live entertainment, music bingo and an obstacle course, plus a 2pm charity auction supporting Joshua's Hands' volunteer and service programs. Free admission; donations welcome, and volunteer opportunities are available.
Blossoming: 45 Years of Teaching
A classical Indian dance performance from Konark Dance School & Jayantika Dance Company, marking 45 years of teaching. $20 tickets benefit MKK-USA.
Community on Purpose
The 3rd annual community-resource event highlighting local small businesses, non-profits, and service providers in Loudoun County: shop, discover resources, and find ways to volunteer.
Chili & Cornbread Cook-off
A community cook-off fundraiser: proceeds support aging veterans through Hero's Bridge Village.
Loudoun Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament
An annual charity golf tournament raising scholarship funds for local students, hosted by the Loudoun Elks.
Petco Day at the WASPCA
Thanks to a grant from Petco Love, approved adopters can adopt a pet for just $20 on Petco Day.
Stephens City Out of the Darkness Walk
A community walk supporting suicide prevention awareness, part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness series.
Walk 4 Mountains
The ninth annual walk and motorcycle ride for breast cancer, on the green at the Walker Pavilion. Walkers take a 5-mile route (twice around for 10), riders head out on a motorcycle route, and the day includes live music, food, prizes and the Sentara 3D Mammovan. Proceeds support Loudoun Breast Health Network, Step Sisters and Our Perfect Warrior. Register on the event site.
Fairfax Out of the Darkness Walk
A community walk supporting suicide prevention awareness, part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness series. Check-in opens at 11am, the opening ceremony is at 12:30pm and the walk starts at 1pm. Registration is free.
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Farms(31)
The region's big harvest-season farms: hayrides, corn mazes, cider, and enough pumpkins for everyone.
Cox Farms Fall Festival
Giant slides, world-famous hayrides, the Cornundrum corn maze, goat village, live music daily, and a pumpkin to take home. Sept/Oct hours 10am–6pm (last entry 5pm); November 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm). Tickets required, sell out on busy dates.
Great Country Farms: Pumpkin Harvest Festival & Corn Maze
Pick pumpkins from the patch, explore the corn maze, roast marshmallows and enjoy cider donuts. Weekend pig races run at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Pumpkins are sold separately.
Apple Harvest Festival
A weekend celebrating apples with multiple varieties in the farm market, apple cobbler, cider, pies, turnovers, apple pie ice cream and cider donuts, plus vendors, food, cow train rides and scenic wagon rides. Apple availability is limited this year after the April freeze, so check the orchard’s current picking update before visiting.
Marker-Miller Orchards Pumpkin Festival
Choose pumpkins, enjoy pumpkin treats from the bakery, browse vendors, grab food and let the kids ride the cow train. Scenic wagon rides are also planned during the festival.
Wayside Farm Fun: Fall Festival
A 120-acre working farm off Route 7 with a 10-acre corn maze, 8-acre u-pick pumpkin patch, pig races, hayrides, farm slides and a jumping pillow. 2026 season dates weren't posted yet as of this check: the farm's site says they're "busy planning" for fall.
Pumpkin Village: Leesburg Animal Park
20+ acres of fall fun at the animal park: giant hill slides, a zip line, pedal carts, wagon rides, moon bounces, live music weekends, plus camels, zebras, lemurs and more.
Temple Hall Farm: Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
A NOVA Parks property: pick your own pumpkins and sunflowers, wagon rides, farm animals, and jumping pillows on a working regional-park farm. Opening weekend adds a Pumpkin Blast on Sat, Sept 26 at 11:45am and live music noon–4pm both days.
Maple Tree Farm: Fall Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkins, a corn maze, train rides, farm animals and puppet shows on a family-run farm just outside town: confirmed open weekends throughout October 2026 per the farm's own site.
Messick's Farm Market: Fall Festival
Hayrides, a corn maze, zip line, candy cannon, bounce pillow and a u-pick pumpkin patch at this family-owned farm market, alongside their farm-fresh food and frozen custard.
Butler's Orchard: Pumpkin Festival
A DC-area institution and one of the region's biggest pumpkin festivals: hayrides, corn maze, giant slides, a rubber duckie derby, and 300 acres of pick-your-own. About 45 minutes from Dulles-area Loudoun.
A Decade of Ponies: A Mountain of Memories
Ten years of hand-led pony rides: a family-run, teacher-owned operation known for being especially good with kids. A milestone-anniversary weekend event.
Fall Harvest Weekend
A weekend of harvest-season activities just across the state line: confirm hours and activities directly with the venue before you go.
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
A hands-on workshop planting succulents into mini pumpkins: a cute, low-key fall craft night.
Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Family Days
Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.
The Pumpkin Patch at Hill High Farm
A working Century Farm with pick-your-own apples, a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, an 8-acre corn maze, and antique farm equipment on display. Free to visit; corn maze and hayride ticketed separately.
Fall Fun Fest at Reston Farm Garden Market
Opening weekend of the farm market's fall season: pumpkins, plants, and their famous apple cider donuts, running weekends from late September through Halloween.
Ponies & Pumpkins
A month of fall fun at the resort's Equestrian Center: free pumpkins for kids to decorate, pony visits, and family-friendly autumn activities all October long.
Pumpkin Chunkin'
Bring your leftover jack-o'-lanterns and let them fly at the smashin' stations: the Silo Drop, Zip Wire Sploosh, and the 40-foot Pumpkin Drop Zone. Live music and cider pressing on weekends.
Fall Festival @ Snead's Asparagus Farm
A fall farm festival: pumpkins, hayrides, and seasonal farm activities for the family.
Burke Nursery Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground
Pumpkins, Halloween displays, seasonal foods, flowers, and a Pumpkin Playground for the kids, plus apples, local honey, cider, and mums for sale.
Nalls Produce Pumpkin Hill
A free, 30+ year local tradition: kids climb the pumpkin fort, explore hay tunnels, and see a large seasonal display while families shop for pumpkins and fall produce. No admission required.
Wegmeyer Farms
A traditional pick-your-own pumpkin experience: pumpkins grown directly in the fields, with a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Reservations required.
DePaul's Urban Farm
A broad variety of pumpkins and gourds (traditional orange, white, yellow, miniature, and textured Knucklehead varieties) plus a popular seasonal pumpkin house photo spot.
Farm Harvest Celebration
A fall harvest weekend at this working farm. Big Truck Night is Fri, Oct 16, 5-7pm; Farm Harvest Days run Sat-Sun, Oct 17-18, 10am-3pm; the fall carnival runs Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm and Sun 11am-6pm. Parking is $10 per vehicle. Carnival wristbands are $23.25 in advance (through Oct 16 at 5pm) or $28.25 per day after that, and single ride credits are sold too.
Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch
A lower-key pumpkin experience: no general gate admission, pay only for the pumpkins you select. Additional farm activities require a separate wristband.
Hollin Farms
A three-generation family farm near Sky Meadows State Park: pick-your-own pumpkins and a fall corn maze, often called one of Northern Virginia's largest pumpkin patches.
Hartland Farm Market
A working farm market in the Blue Ridge foothills: jams, honey, and famous donuts, plus the Trike Track, Bubble Maker, and Cow/Barrel Train rides for kids.
Buckland Farm Market Fall Festival
A 4-acre corn maze opens with a fall festival: hayrides around the farm, a barrel train, and farm animals.
Belvedere Plantation
A large fall festival farm: pumpkins, hayrides, and family attractions in Spotsylvania County.
Baby Goat Bottle Feeding
A fun, hands-on day bottle-feeding adorable baby goats.
Animal Tea Party
A tea party on the farm for ages 4 to 7. Kids bring a stuffed animal, help decorate, hear a story, have drinks and cookies, and meet one of the farm animals. $12 per child. The Park Authority pages weren't taking registrations as of Oct 1, so check them before you plan on it.
Fall Festivals & Craft Shows(60)
Historic villages, town Main Streets, and county fairgrounds turned into juried craft markets and harvest festivals.
Fall Festival Fun
Moon bounces, bouncing animals, games, crafts, music and autumn-themed adventures, including a visit from Mr. Turkey. Parents don't pay.
Waterford Fair
The mid-Atlantic's quintessential fall craft fair: 85+ juried heritage and contemporary artisans exhibiting in the National Historic Landmark village, plus home tours, live old-time music, and a wine & beer garden. 82nd annual.
Old Town Warrenton Fall Festival
The 47th annual festival: Main Street fills with 160+ booths of handmade goods, artisan crafts, live music and food. One of the top 20 events in the Southeast, drawing up to 25,000 visitors.
BRAMtoberfest
An Oktoberfest-style fall celebration: live music, food and drink vendors, and family activities in the town square.
Lucketts Fall Market
200+ "vintage hip" vendors (antiques, repurposed furniture and one-of-a-kind design finds) now in its 25th year. Live music and beer garden on-site.
Fall Shred
Free community document-shredding event at South Riding Center: shred only, no electronics or donations accepted.
Art in the Plains (Grace Episcopal Church Art Show)
77th anniversary of this juried regional art show: nearly 100 local artists, 300 original works, live music, food trucks and wine tastings on the church green Saturday; show continues Sunday noon to 3:30pm. Friday evening general admission runs 6:30–8:30pm.
Family Movie Night: PenFed Plaza
Free outdoor movie screenings on PenFed Plaza: bring a folding chair and blanket for family-friendly films under the stars.
Fairfax County LEGO Exhibit
An immersive LEGO installation celebrating Fairfax County's 250th anniversary: free, indoor, spans the whole fall season.
Fall Festival by Joshua's Hands
A beloved Loudoun tradition celebrating America's 250th this year: free family festival with hayrides, pony rides, carnival-style games, a petting farm, crafts, live entertainment, music bingo and an obstacle course. Also benefits Joshua's Hands' charity work (see the Charity section above).
The 54th Annual Festival of Leaves
One of the region's biggest and longest-running fall festivals: worth the drive out to Front Royal for the full downtown-takeover experience.
Quad State Holiday Pickle Fest
A National Pickle Day celebration drawing visitors from four states: a quirky, food-forward pick if you're up for a slightly longer drive.
Archwood Green Barns Farmers' Market
A historic restored horse barn turned weekly market: up to 40 local farmers and artisans, indoor and outdoor, rain or shine.
Centreville Day
Centreville's annual community festival: vendors, food, live entertainment and family activities on the town green.
Douglass Legacy Day
A free community celebration honoring the history, impact and enduring legacy of Douglass High School: Loudoun County's first and only Black high school, 1941–1968. Live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and educational experiences.
Venardos Circus
Broadway-style, animal-free circus under the big top: aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and comedy performers backed by an original score. Founded by former Ringling Bros. ringmaster Kevin Venardos. Ticketed.
Vienna Oktoberfest
Beer, wine, food, music, vendors and kids' activities on historic Church Street. Free admission.
City of Fairfax Fall Festival
More than 400 arts, crafts, information and gourmet food vendors, children's activities, and three stages of music and entertainment for all ages.
UCP Fall Art and Craft Fair
Browse handmade art and original works from talented local artists: jewelry, pottery, seasonal décor and more, supporting the community's creativity.
38th Annual Leesburg Car Show
Downtown Leesburg fills with classic and custom cars for one of the region's longest-running car shows.
Pickle & Grilled Cheese Festival
A quirky food festival built around two beloved comfort foods (pickles and grilled cheese) with vendors, music and family activities.
DTFest 2026
A carnival takeover of One Loudoun: rides, games and family fun for the whole neighborhood.
2026 DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival
A weekend celebration of chocolate and coffee makers from across the region: sampling, vendors and family-friendly treats.
47th Annual Mid Atlantic Police Motorcycle Rodeo
Police motorcycle skills competitions and demonstrations from agencies across the region: a fun, family-friendly spectator event.
Middleway Day: Village Street Festival
Celebrating the village's 250th anniversary: a street festival with local vendors, food and community history in one of the region's oldest villages.
Pueblo Unido Day
A county-run cultural festival celebrating the Latino community in Loudoun: live performances, food, and family activities.
Flying Circus Sunday Airshows
A 50+ year Virginia tradition: vintage biplanes, wing walkers, and barnstorming aerobatics every Sunday afternoon through late October. Rides available before and after the show.
Clifton Day Festival
A small-town fall favorite in historic Clifton: arts and crafts, antiques, demonstrations, the Town Market, live music, children's activities, and plenty of good food.
St. John's Oktoberfest
A church-hosted Oktoberfest: German food, live music, crafts, and carnival rides and games for the whole community.
Sunset in the Field
Live bluegrass, BBQ, Blue Ridge Mountain sunset views, face painting, a kids' scavenger hunt, and family fun.
Marshall Day
A community festival with games, crafts, live entertainment, and inflatables for the kids.
Remington Fall Festival (44th Annual)
A small-town fall tradition: live entertainment, food, and 90+ vendors along Main Street.
Fairfax Funky Flea
A community outdoor flea market in the heart of Fairfax City: 70+ vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, home decor, art, and more, plus food trucks.
Purcellville Tag Sale
Downtown Purcellville merchants set up sidewalk sales: clothing, home goods, and local shop deals.
Middleburg Film Festival
An annual celebration of film in historic Middleburg: screenings, filmmaker panels, and special events around town.
Stitches on the Farm Quilt Festival
A quilt festival at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum: displays, vendors, and demonstrations celebrating the craft.
JBF Loudoun Consignment – Fall/Winter 2026
A large seasonal children's consignment sale: clothing, toys, gear, and furniture for families, at the new DTC Expo Center location.
Moonlight Market at One Loudoun
A recurring Friday night market featuring locally made goods, artisans, and makers from around Loudoun County.
Loudoun Fall Festival 2026
A fall festival at Dulles Town Center: vendors, family activities, and seasonal fun at the mall.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
A large-scale Renaissance-era festival: jousting, live music, artisans, and costumed performers across the grounds every weekend through late October.
Manassas Fall Jubilee
A downtown fall community festival: vendors, live music, food, and family fun.
Oktoberfest @ the Wharf
A waterfront Oktoberfest at DC's Wharf: German food, beer, music, and river views.
Celebrate Purcellville
The town's annual community celebration: vendors, activities, and fall fun in downtown Purcellville.
MPA Berlage Center Fall Solo Exhibitions
The McLean Project for the Arts debuts its fall solo exhibitions at the Berlage Center: new work from local and regional artists.
Pickle and International Food Festival
A pickle-and-global-food festival: international food vendors, pickle-themed dishes, craft beer and fall cocktails, and live music.
The Festival of Lights: A Diwali and Tihar Celebration
One of the few community celebrations of its kind in Loudoun County: a vibrant afternoon of culture, tradition, and community. Local vendors, family-friendly activities, and a colorful Rangoli competition.
Heritage India Festival
Celebrating 25 years as one of the DMV's largest and longest-running festivals: hundreds of booths featuring jewelry, art, handicrafts, and South Asian cuisine from top restaurants.
Make it Wow!
An interactive game show inviting kids and families to turn wildly creative ideas into jaw-dropping inventions: science, trivia, music, and audience participation. Recommended ages 5+.
Northern Virginia Reptile Expo
Reptiles, amphibians, feeders, supplies, and oddities across two full buildings. $10 admission, cash only.
Wings and Wheels
A family-friendly day of aviation and automotive fun: aircraft displays, a car show, local vendors and food trucks. Park at the Navy Federal Credit Union garage (141 Security Drive) and ride the free shuttle to the gate; accessible parking is at the airport.
The Big Cheese Festival
A food festival celebrating all things cheese, with local vendors and tastings.
Tysons Fall Festival
An afternoon fall festival on PenFed Plaza with live music from the Scott Kurt Band, a retailer market, face painting, and fall family games and crafts.
Breaux Vineyards Harvest Festival
A free two-day harvest weekend at Breaux Vineyards with contests, local vendors, food and live music on both days. The winery invites the whole family.
Native Plant Festival
A free city festival at the Audubon Arboretum: native plants for sale, educational booths from local partners, children's activities and food for purchase. Winchester residents can pick up a free tree sapling.
French & Indian War Weekend at Abram's Delight
Reenactors set up camp on the grounds of Abram's Delight for a weekend of 1750s history: camp cooking, musket drills and living history demonstrations.
Eat Local Read Local
The library's tenth annual outdoor festival of homegrown writers, artists and food: local authors selling and signing books, food trucks and live entertainment. Listed for all ages, from little kids to adults. Held outdoors rain or shine.
Providence Fallfest
A community fall festival from the Providence District office with performances, games and activities for all ages, plus county and community resources. The county page links to an Eventbrite ticket signup that isn't taking registrations right now, so check it before you go.
Prince William Fire & Rescue Expo and Fall Festival
The county fire and rescue department's third annual expo: kids can dress up like a firefighter, run a home fire escape obstacle course, ride the bike rodeo (bikes provided) and get their faces painted. The AirCare 1 medical helicopter is on display 2-4:30pm, plus a vehicle extrication demo, music, food trucks, and Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff. Bring a lawn chair.
Fair Oaks Mall Fall Carnival
A traveling carnival set up at Fair Oaks Mall with rides, games and carnival food. Ride wristbands and ride tickets are sold online and at the gate; the wristband doesn't include admission. Hours aren't posted on the ticket page, so check before you go.
Big Dig of Northern Virginia
Kids climb into the driver's seat and run real heavy machinery, like excavators and scissor lifts, with construction pros guiding them. Admission includes lunch and a safety vest, and proceeds support pediatric cancer care at Inova Children's. Tickets were sold out on the registration page as of Sep 30.
5Ks, fun runs, and races that double as a good excuse to be outside while the weather's perfect.
Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K & Fun Run
A 5K and 1-mile fun run benefiting Loudoun Hunger Relief: a Leesburg late-fall tradition.
Second Annual Waterford Bicycle Classic
A scenic ride through Loudoun's historic countryside, starting and ending at the brewery: multiple route lengths for all riding levels.
Pickleball Tournament
Loudoun County PRCS's Pickleball and Senior Pickleball Tournaments: open to all skill levels.
2026 Fall Harvest 5k
A community 5k through Claude Moore Park, part of Loudoun County Parks & Recreation's fall programming.
Farm tours, orchards and drives to catch peak color in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Fauquier Fall Farm Tour
Self-guided tour of nine family farms across the county: meet the farmers, hayrides, farm animals, demonstrations, local shopping and farm-fresh food.
Bluemont Vineyard & the Blue Ridge foothills
Right across from Great Country Farms: sweeping mountain-view foliage with a glass of wine, easily paired with a farm visit the same day.
VHSA Hunter Show Series
Family-friendly spectator horse shows at a welcoming, family-oriented equestrian center: great footing, spectator seating, and a fun atmosphere for all riding levels.
VHSA/BHSA/TIP Jumper Show
A regular jumper show that happens to land near Halloween: not holiday-themed, just a great weekend for horse-loving families to watch some jumping.
Full Moon Hike: Hunter's Moon
An evening guided hike timed to October's Hunter's Moon, hosted by Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Reel Memories Trout Derby
Anglers of all ages cast in for a whopper of a good time: prizes for the most fish caught in each age category. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Morven Park International
A world-class equestrian driving competition set on Morven Park's historic grounds: a beautiful fall spectator event for the whole family.
First Saturdays at Sky Meadows
A monthly state park program with hikes, history and hands-on nature activities for families.
Loudoun Fall Farm Tour
Self-guided tour of more than 30 participating farms across Loudoun: meet cows, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, donkeys and horses, and buy farm-grown produce, cheeses, meats, honey and ice cream straight from the source.
Fall Foliage Festival
Wagon rides, scenic hikes, and fall treats amid Sky Meadows' autumn color.
Dressage Show (VADA/NOVA)
A VADA/NOVA-sanctioned dressage show: an elegant, family-friendly spectator equestrian event.
Reach the Roots: 3rd Annual Kinloch Farm Tour
A guided farm tour exploring sustainable agriculture practices in the Fauquier countryside.
Fall Nature Walk at Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve
A free guided walk through the wetlands preserve, looking for migrating birds and fall wildflowers, cohosted by Winchester Parks and Recreation and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society. Meet at the trailhead where Jubal Early Drive, Handley Avenue and Meadow Branch Avenue meet. About 2 hours; canceled in bad weather.
Autumn Leaves Hike and Craft
A one-hour park hike through the fall foliage to identify trees, then kids pick a favorite leaf and turn it into a craft keepsake. Ages 5 and up; $9. The Park Authority page wasn't taking registrations as of Sep 30, so check it before you plan on it.
NOVAC Annual Star Gaze
The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club's yearly star party. Club astronomers set up telescopes and lead a guided tour of the night sky starting at 6pm. Free; the park charges $10 per car for non-Fauquier residents. Kids under 18 come with a parent. Bring layers and a flashlight covered in red cellophane.
Wolf Trap Explorers: Nature Adventure Quest
A free afternoon of outdoor discovery from the Friends of Wolf Trap. Kids get an Explorer's Passport and collect stamps at stations around the park: wildlife and native plants, butterfly migration, art, music and drumming, stars and planets, Tai Chi walking, Native American storytelling and the Fairfax County Wonder Wagon. The Capital Naturalist, Alonso Abugattas, tells stories with puppets from 1 to 1:30pm. All ages; kids under 18 come with an adult. Space is limited, so register on Eventbrite.
Scan for the event pageFall Wildflowers ID Sketch Hike
A naturalist-led wetland walk to find fall wildflowers like turtlehead, jewelweed and cardinal flower, then learn to sketch them. Ages 10 through adult; $18. Registration wasn't open on the Park Authority page as of Oct 1.
Boardwalk Astronomy
An evening on the park boardwalk with a naturalist, looking at constellations, comets and whatever else is up in the night sky. Ages 8 and up; kids attend with a separately registered adult. $14. Registration wasn't open on the Park Authority page as of Oct 1.
Campfire Fridays
An evening campfire for the whole family with a nature walk, hands-on activities, an animal presentation and s'mores. Ages 5 and up; kids come with a registered adult. $12 per person. The Park Authority page wasn't taking registrations as of Oct 2, so check it before you plan on it.
Our Prehistoric Park
Learn about the prehistoric sharks, fish and reptiles that lived around Riverbend millions of years ago, with a guided hike, a shark tooth fossil dig and a dinosaur craft. Ages 4 and up; $12. The Park Authority page wasn't taking registrations as of Oct 2, so check it before you plan on it.
Bat Walk at the Bend
An evening scavenger hunt through the woods to learn how bats live, for International Bat Week, then kids make a bat decoration to take home. Ages 5 and up; $10. The Park Authority page wasn't taking registrations as of Oct 2, so check it before you plan on it.
Family Fun Fridays at Riverbend Park
Drop-in family time at the Riverbend Nature Center with crafts, games, microscopes, sensory play and naturalist talks. The theme changes each date. All ages; $5 per person.
Ticketed concerts and shows worth the drive this fall.
Potomac Music Fall Fest
A fall music festival at the Workhouse Arts Center: live performances across the historic arts campus.
Saturday Morning Family Happy Hour: The Great Zucchini
The DC area's favorite kids' entertainer brings his comedy-and-magic show to Jammin Java's all-ages Saturday morning family series. Tickets through Union Stage Presents.
Rocknoceros Family Concert
A high-energy kids' concert with Boogie Bennie and Willie Bob of Rocknoceros. The park overview lists $10 per person. The event page wasn't taking registrations as of Oct 1, so check it before you go.
Poetry in Motion: Virginia Ballet Company
A fall ballet program from the Virginia Ballet Company that pairs contemporary dance with poetry. Tickets through Ticketmaster.
Masterworks in Motion: Virginia Chamber Orchestra
The Virginia Chamber Orchestra plays Rossini's Barber of Seville overture and Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony, with NSO associate concertmaster Ying Fu on violin. Tickets through Ticketmaster.
Indoor Play & Family Spots(70)
Year-round indoor places for rainy days and chilly afternoons: play cafes, trampoline parks, kids' museums, bowling, pools and libraries, grouped by county. Hours and prices change, so check the venue's site before you go. Seasonal programs are tagged.
Loudoun County (13)
Hyper Kidz
A 16,000-square-foot candy-themed soft-play maze with multilevel climbing and interactive floors, split into age zones for kids up to 13. Kids from $13.99 weekdays, $18.99 weekends; two adults included.
Play Street Museum (Ashburn)
A child-sized pretend-play town with shops and role-play stations, built for ages 1–8. $17 per child; reserve a 90-minute session online.
UP! Ultimate Adventure Park
Auto-belay climbing walls, ropes course, zipline and slides, with climbing geared to ages 4 and up. $35 for two hours or $50 all day; closed-toe shoes required.
We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym
An inclusive sensory gym where kids of all abilities play on swings, zip lines and sensory equipment. $22 per child, $20 for siblings and military families.
Altitude Trampoline Park
Wall-to-wall trampolines, airbag pit, dodgeball and battle beam at the Village at Leesburg. Grip socks and a waiver are required.
Leesburg Animal Park (Indoor Play)
An indoor play structure for kids 10 and under plus a live-animal theater and crafts area, alongside the outdoor animal park. Usually closed Tuesdays; group tickets don't include the indoor area.
Wonder Learning & Discovery
A downtown Leesburg discovery space with imaginative play stations and open-ended building materials, aimed at ages 0–6. Babies under 12 months and the first caregiver are free.
Cozy Village Play Cafe
A small pretend-play village with a café for parents, designed for kids under 6. Capacity is about 20 children, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Dulles Town Center Play Area
A children's play area inside Dulles Town Center, handy for a quick rainy-day stop. Check with guest services for current play-area hours and rules.
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
Hands-on exhibits on Loudoun's farming history inside Claude Moore Park. Adults $5, kids 2–12 $3, under 2 free. Closed Mondays.
Sky Zone (Dulles Town Center)
Trampolines and active play near Dulles Town Center, separate from the mall's small playground. Book a timed jump online.
Tot Drop-In (Sterling Community Center)
Ride-on toys, climbing and bounce play for ages 1–5 with a caregiver. Just $2 per child; check the county calendar for closures.
ZavaZone
Obstacle courses and adventure challenges geared to older kids and tweens. Monday through Thursday is reserved for groups.
Fairfax County (incl. Fairfax City & Falls Church) (22)
Chuck E. Cheese (Richmond Highway)
Arcade games, prize tickets and pizza on Route 1. Pricing runs on game and meal packages.
Fun Land of Fairfax
Indoor go-karts, laser tag, climbing and a big arcade. Weekday afternoons are arcade-only, so plan the full-attraction visit for a weekend.
Me Land
A space-themed indoor playground with a separate little-kid area, for ages up to 12. Ages 3–12 are $15.99 weekdays and $19.99 weekends; one adult free.
Play N' Learn Open Play
Kids play on the showroom's indoor swing sets, trampolines and playsets, best for ages 2–8. $10 per child; advance online purchase required.
Children's Science Center Lab
Hands-on science and engineering exhibits for ages 2–12 inside Fair Oaks Mall. $13 online or $15 at the door; reserve a two-hour session.
Chuck E. Cheese (Fairfax)
Arcade games, prize tickets and pizza. Pricing runs on game and meal packages rather than an admission fee.
Fair Oaks Mall Play Area
A small children's play stop inside Fair Oaks Mall. Confirm current hours and rules with guest services before you go.
Jolly Yolly Kids
An ocean-themed soft-play center with a separate toddler area, for kids 13 and under. Socks and waiver required; card payment only.
Play Street Museum (Fairfax)
A farm-themed pretend-play museum with a barn, farmhouse, feed store and ice cream shop, for ages 1–8. $18 per child.
Romp n' Roll
An early-childhood gym with open play, music, art and movement classes for ages 3 months to 5 years. Open play is sold in a 10-visit pack for $150; trial class $20.
SensePlay Studio
A 45-minute guided sensory, art or cooking class followed by 45 minutes of free play, for ages 6 months to 5 years. $38 drop-in.
Scramble (Falls Church)
Soft play, a huge climbing structure, sports area and a café with a kids' bookstore, for ages 0–12. Ages 1–4 from $10, ages 5–12 from $12 on weekdays; walk-ins welcome.
Chuck E. Cheese (Herndon)
Arcade games, prize tickets and pizza near Dulles. Pricing runs on game and meal packages.
Kiddie Open Gym (Herndon Community Center)
Gym equipment and movement play for ages 6 months to 5 years with a caregiver. Only $3 per child.
Launch Family Entertainment
Trampolines, ninja course, dodgeball, laser tag and arcade, plus a Toddler Time for ages 5 and under ($15 with one adult). Packages start at $28. Closed Tuesdays.
Tysons Corner Center Play Area
A children's play area near the AMC Theatres inside Tysons Corner Center. Confirm current hours and rules with guest services.
Tot Time (Reston Community Center)
Free toys, books and active play for ages 0–5 with a caregiver at Hunters Woods. Capacity is 20 children; check the RCC calendar for times.
Flight Adventure Park
Trampolines, climbing walls and ninja-style obstacles. Book a timed pass and waiver online.
LEGO Discovery Center
Twelve LEGO zones including DUPLO play, Mini World, building workshops and a 4D cinema, best for ages 2–12. Tickets from $24.99 online; plan two to three hours.
Sky Zone (Springfield)
Trampolines, foam pit, ninja course and a zipline. Book a timed jump and check for toddler sessions.
Springfield Town Center Play Area
A children's play area on the lower level near Macy's. Confirm current hours and rules with guest services.
Super, Awesome & Amazing
A climbing, ropes and ninja adventure center at The St. James, plus a separate indoor water park on weekends and a Sunday morning Tot Time for ages 6 and under. Closed Monday through Wednesday.
Fauquier County (8)
Bealeton Branch Library
Free storytimes, crafts and kids' reading programs. Filter the library calendar to Bealeton for this branch's events.
John Marshall Branch Library
Free storytimes and kids' programs inside the Marshall Community Center. Filter the library calendar to John Marshall.
Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail
Local history exhibits inside Warrenton's historic jail buildings, best for school-age kids. Adults $6, kids 6+ $2, under 6 free.
Frozen Yogi
A Main Street frozen yogurt shop with a little kids' play corner and scheduled pottery and craft sessions. Yogurt is sold by the ounce.
Galaxy Strikes Bowling Center
Bowling, indoor mini golf and an arcade. $8 per game or $32.95 per lane-hour; shoes $5; mini golf $7.
Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility (WARF)
Indoor pools with zero-depth entry, a lazy river and water slides. Fauquier resident day pass $7 for kids and $8 for adults; ages 0–2 free.
Warrenton Central Library
Free storytimes, family learning activities and school-age programs. Check the library calendar for the week's events.
Believe Imagination Station
A two-story, 3,600-square-foot pretend-play museum in Vint Hill, a great fit for toddlers and early elementary kids. Book online.
Clarke County (5)
Barns of Rose Hill
A free art gallery with family workshops, films and concerts on its own schedule. Check each event's description for age fit.
Clarke County Historical Association Museum
Local history exhibits on Berryville's Main Street, best for school-age kids. Confirm hours before driving out.
Clarke County Library
Free storytimes, crafts and family programs, including activities for ages 0–5. Filter the Handley Regional calendar to Clarke County Library.
Clarke County Recreation Center
Gym time for basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer, plus toddler and creative classes at Chet Hobert Park. Day rates $2.50–$4.
Burwell-Morgan Mill
A working historic grist mill with grinding demonstrations most Saturdays, 11am–2pm. The season runs through November.
Frederick County & Winchester (9)
Bowman Library
Free baby and preschool storytimes, puppet shows, LEGO clubs for ages 6–11 and teen events.
Chuck E. Cheese (Winchester)
Arcade games, prizes and pizza, plus a trampoline zone for kids under 56 inches (separate fee).
Handley Library
Winchester's landmark library with free storytimes and family programs. Filter the calendar to Handley Library.
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Galleries of regional history, decorative arts and miniature houses. Kids 12 and under free; galleries free on Wednesdays.
Northside Lanes
A 40-lane bowling center with automatic bumpers, a snack bar and cosmic bowling. League nights can limit open lanes.
Polka Dot Pot
Paint-your-own pottery, clay and glass projects in Old Town. Most pottery projects run $30–$35; walk-ins welcome.
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
Several floors of hands-on science, building and imaginative play for roughly 6 months to 10 years. $10 per person age 2+; reservations recommended.
War Memorial Recreation Center (Jim Barnett Park)
An indoor pool and gym with open swim and recreation programs. Check the separate pool and gym schedules for family times.
Winchester Sportsplex (Open Bounce)
Inflatable Open Bounce sessions at an indoor sports complex. $10 for two hours, with a price increase announced for Nov 1.
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Bluemont Local
A nature-inspired indoor play structure with two-hour open play plus art, music and tumbling classes, for ages 0–7.
Get Air Trampoline Park
Trampolines and active play, with dedicated Toddler Time for kids 46 inches and under.
Pump It Up (Alexandria)
Giant inflatable slides and bounce houses during scheduled Open Jump sessions. Book an advertised session; this isn't daily walk-in play.
Scramble (Alexandria)
Soft play with separate infant, toddler and big-kid zones plus a café and kids' bookstore, for ages 0–12. Ages 1–4 from $7, ages 5–12 from $10 on weekdays.
Junior Playland
A 3,500-square-foot candy-themed soft playground for ages 1–10. $16 weekdays, $20 weekends; two adults free.
Open Bounce (Fairlington Community Center)
Indoor bounce sessions for ages 3–9, $7 per child, on Saturdays that aren't Lubber Run's first-Saturday slots.
Open Bounce (Lubber Run Community Center)
Indoor bounce equipment for ages 3–9, $7 per child. The season runs Nov 7 through March 20.
Scramble Parkour (Shirlington)
Obstacle and parkour courses for kids and teens, easier junior challenges and soft play for little ones. Two-hour entry; grip socks required.
Sky Zone (Manassas)
Trampolines, foam pit, basketball and dodgeball. Book a timed jump online.
Off Limitz Adventure Park
Ropes course, warped wall, ninja challenges, trampolines and inflatables at Potomac Mills. Formerly Healthy Fun One.
Sky Zone (Woodbridge)
Trampolines and active play. Book a timed jump on the Woodbridge booking calendar.
Slick City Action Park
Giant dry slides, air courts and a Junior Jungle for ages 5 and under. $31.99 for 90 minutes (ages 4+); socks $4.99.
Urban Air Adventure Park (Woodbridge)
Sky Rider, ropes, warrior course, climbing, laser tag and soft play. $34.99 all-day; $17.49 for kids 40 inches and under.
A quick preview of what's coming for Halloween: the full guide (trick-or-treat maps, haunted attractions and more) lands at halloween.joyinnova.com when it's ready.
Trunk or Treat on Loudoun Street
Downtown Leesburg's trunk-or-treat: local businesses hand out candy from decorated trunks.
70th Annual Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade
A 70-year Leesburg tradition: a Halloween parade through downtown.
Halloween Zip Tour
A spooky-season zip line adventure at the resort.
Harvest @ Common Ground
A family day of shopping, music, and fall fun supporting local businesses: free swag bags for the first 100 attendees, food, raffles, and kids trick-or-treating with vendors in costume.
Stone Ridge Trunk or Treat
Decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and Halloween fun for all ages. Register your vehicle and decorate your trunk to join in: spaces limited, $10 fee for non-residents.
Shocktoberfest
A family-friendly fall celebration: live music, a pick-and-decorate pumpkin patch, kids' costume contest, face painting, games, and ice cream. Free for Stone Ridge residents; $25/adult and $15/child for non-residents.
Halloween on the Farm
Trick-or-treat in the farmyard, meet the animals, make crafts, play games, and tour the decorated farmhouse. Runs all evening in one-hour registered sessions.
Trick-or-Treating @ Mount Vernon
An 18th-century Halloween: trick-or-treat through the historic grounds, meet George and Martha Washington, a costume parade, colonial demonstrations, and kids eat free at the Mount Vernon Inn.
Trunk or Treat (Aldie)
A neighborhood trunk-or-treat: decorated trunks, costumes, and candy for the whole family.
Annual Halloween Carnival
A community Halloween carnival with games, costumes, and family fun.
Haunted Mini Golf
Halloween mini golf for the whole family: trick-or-treat and win goodies at every hole, plus food trucks, popcorn and games. Costumes encouraged. $12 online in advance, $15 at the door. The Oct 23 page wasn't taking registrations as of Oct 2, so check before you go.
Turkey Trots & Thanksgiving Preview(2)
A quick preview of what's coming in Thanksgiving week: the full guide (parades, food drives and more) lands at thanksgiving.joyinnova.com when it's ready.
Berryville Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Celebrating 5 years: a chip-timed 5K and kids fun run hosted by John H. Enders Fire Company & Rescue Squad, with top-3 age-group awards and a food drive for FISH of Clarke County.
Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble
A community Thanksgiving-week fun run/walk in Old Town Warrenton: open to all paces.
Also on the way for Thanksgiving week: the Lansdowne, Herndon, Purcellville and Reston turkey trots. Their 2026 dates aren't confirmed yet, so check back or watch thanksgiving.joyinnova.com once it's live.