Planning further ahead? Here is our full list of October family events, from pumpkin patches to Halloween parades.
Friday, Oct 16 (and all weekend)
Boo at the Zoo
$35Trick-or-treating through the Zoo after dark, with treat stations, a goodie bag and three animal houses open late. Kids under 2 are free.
💡 Parent tip: The Zoo closes to regular visitors at 2pm on event days. Coming by Metro, Cleveland Park is the easier walk.
See our full guide →Big Truck Night and Fall Harvest Fest
$10 PARKINGBig trucks to see up close Friday from 5 to 7, farm days Saturday and Sunday, and a carnival all weekend. Rides cost extra.
💡 Parent tip: Ride wristbands are $23.25 online until 5pm Friday. Saturday is ride credits only.
See our full guide →Saturday, Oct 17
Loudoun Fall Farm Tour
FREEFarms, vineyards and nurseries open their gates for free, including a dairy with a milking demo at 1:30 and an alpaca and llama ranch.
💡 Parent tip: Pick three or four stops near each other and map the route before you leave.
See our full guide →Goblin Golf at Burke Lake Park
$12The last weekend of Halloween mini golf, with treats included. Under 2 free.
💡 Parent tip: Book a session online, or call the park at 703-323-6600 to check for space.
See our full guide →Halloween Eye Spy Trains
$6-$9Every rider gets a card of spooky things to spot along the track. Wheaton's $9 ticket adds a carousel ride.
💡 Parent tip: Kids under 2 ride free. The trains don't run in the rain or on wet tracks.
See our full guide →Sunday, Oct 18
DC Turkish Festival
FREETurkish food, music and dance on Pennsylvania Avenue, with kids' games and crafts.
💡 Parent tip: Take Metro. Archives and Judiciary Square are both a short walk.
See our full guide →Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat at Clemyjontri
$20A calm trick-or-treat with a carousel ride, a train ride, crafts, a sensory tent and treat stations around the playground.
💡 Parent tip: Register ahead through Fairfax County Parks. Costumes are optional.
See our full guide →All Weekend: Pumpkin Patches and Indoor Picks
Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park
$19.95-$24.95Zip lines, hill slides, moon bounces and the animal park on one ticket. Shows and free face painting on Saturday and Sunday.
💡 Parent tip: Weekend tickets are sold online only, with half-hour entry times.
See our full guide →Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch
$12-$15A pumpkin and a cut-your-own bouquet with every paid ticket, plus wagon rides, jumping pillows and farm animals.
💡 Parent tip: Tickets are sold at the farm only, and cards are preferred.
See our full guide →Cox Farms Fall Festival
$20-$30$20 on Friday, $30 on the weekend, online only. Admission includes a pumpkin from the patch.
💡 Parent tip: Last Saturday sold out, so buy weekend tickets early. Last entry is 5pm.
See our full guide →Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival
$20 ONLINEFriday opens early this week, at 9am. Saturday and Sunday are $20 online or $25 walk-in. Under 24 months free.
💡 Parent tip: Weekends usually sell out, so book ahead. Last entry is 4:30.
See our full guide →Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest
$14.50-$24More than 65 attractions on one ticket, from a 7-acre corn maze to giant slides.
💡 Parent tip: Walk-ups aren't guaranteed on October weekends, so buy ahead.
See our full guide →Summers Farm Fall Festival
$19.95 ONLINESaturday night has fireworks around 7:30, weather permitting. Pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze and giant slides.
💡 Parent tip: The farm usually closes when it's rainy or muddy, so check before you drive.
See our full guide →Great Country Farms Pumpkin Harvest
KIDS FROM $12Pig races at 11, 1 and 3 on the weekend, and the last wagon to the pumpkin patch leaves at 4.
💡 Parent tip: Online tickets cost less than the gate.
See our full guide →Brick-or-Treat at LEGO Discovery Center
FROM $24.99The LEGO Halloween takeover is included with regular admission.
💡 Parent tip: Booking online saves $3 a ticket over the door price.
See our full guide →Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
$18.95Climbable dinosaurs and prehistoric habitats, included with regular admission. Under 1 free.
💡 Parent tip: Best for ages 3 to 10. A good rainy-day backup.
See our full guide →Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
FROM $16Closing weekend for the alphabet book musical, with puppets, dancing and lots of audience participation.
💡 Parent tip: Sunday morning is almost full. Kids under 1 sit on a lap for free.
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