Embrace the charm of fall with a delightful array of outdoor festivals and spooky adventures in the DC area! As the air turns crisp, our region comes alive with seasonal celebrations. Whether you're seeking the perfect pumpkin by day or a spine-tingling thrill by night, there's an autumn experience waiting for you.


Must-Visit Fall Festivals &

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Maryland


Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival (Germantown, MD)


Enjoy a classic farm experience at this beloved Montgomery County tradition, open weekends in October. Take a scenic hayride out to the fields to pick your pumpkin right off the vine, visit the barnyard animals, and donโ€™t leave without trying their famous apple cider donuts from the Farm Market. Click Here For More Details


Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival (Mount Airy, MD)


Get ready for a full day of fun at this massive farm festival, running through October 31st. Gaver Farm boasts over 65 attractions, including a huge corn maze, apple cannons, giant jumping pillows, and plenty of friendly farm animals, ensuring thereโ€™s something for everyone. Click Here For More Details


Homestead Farms (Poolesville, MD)


A long-standing favorite in Montgomery County's agricultural reserve, Homestead Farms offers a traditional pick-your-own experience. Take a hayride out to their expansive pumpkin patches and apple orchards to harvest your own fall bounty before visiting their market for fresh produce and seasonal treats. Click Here For More Details


Miller Farmsโ€™ Fall Fun (Clinton, MD)


Head to this Prince George's County favorite for a day packed with classic fall activities. Millers Farms offers a giant corn maze to get lost in, scenic hayrides through the farm, a fun "corn-undrum" play area, and of course, a great selection of pumpkins to choose from. Click Here For More Details


Montpelier Farms Fall Fest (Upper Marlboro, MD)


This family-owned farm in Upper Marlboro hosts a fantastic fall festival with something for everyone. Get lost in their themed corn maze, take a hayride, race on the pedal karts, visit the petting zoo, and be sure to check their schedule for special nighttime events like flashlight maze nights. Click Here For More Details


Summers Farm (Middletown, MD)


Make the trip to Frederick County to experience one of the region's largest fall festivals, famous for its massive and intricately designed corn maze. Summers Farm also features live music, Friday and Saturday night fireworks, pig races, pumpkin cannons, and over 45 other exciting activities for a full day and night of fun. Click Here For More Details


Virginia


Cox Farms Fall Festival (Centreville, VA)


Dive into the ultimate autumn adventure at this legendary fall theme park, running through November 2nd. Cox Farms offers endless fun for all ages with six giant slides, a quirky and unforgettable hayride, a massive corn maze, and a sprawling pumpkin patch for you to explore. Click Here For More Details


Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest (Bluemont, VA)


Experience a picturesque harvest season through October 31st against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This farm offers u-pick apples and pumpkins, a 5-acre play area, exciting pig races, and a corn maze, making for a perfect family day in the country. Click Here For More Details


Leesburg Animal Park Pumpkin Village (Leesburg, VA)


Perfect for animal lovers, the Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park is a unique fall festival experience. In addition to giant hill slides, moon bounces, and hayrides, you can visit with and feed a wide variety of animals, from farmyard friends to more exotic creatures like lemurs and camels. Click Here For More Details


Wegmeyer Farms (Hamilton, VA)


If you're looking for the most beautiful pumpkins, this is your destination. Wegmeyer is famous for its picturesque fields filled with dozens of unique and heirloom pumpkin varieties, making it the perfect spot for your annual fall photos and finding that one-of-a-kind pumpkin. Click Here For More Details


For Thrill Seekers: The DMV's Spookiest Haunts ๐Ÿ‘ป


Washington, DC


Ghosts of Georgetown Walking Tour (Georgetown, DC)


Uncover the spooky past of DC's most historic neighborhood. This top-rated ghost tour takes you on a guided, lantern-lit walk past eerie cemeteries, haunted homes, and the infamous "Exorcist" steps as you listen to chilling tales of local legends. Click Here For More Details


Maryland


Markoffโ€™s Haunted Forest (Poolesville, MD)


Experience the original and most legendary haunted attraction in the area. Brave one of two terrifying trails that wind through the dark woods or visit a haunted town full of ghouls who are waiting to give you a real scare. Click Here For More Details


Bennett's Curse Haunted House (Baltimore County, MD)


Consistently ranked one of the best haunted houses in the country, this massive attraction offers multiple terrifying experiences under one roof. Bennett's Curse is known for its incredible monsters, movie-quality sets, and intense scares. Click Here For More Details


Virginia


Fields of Fear at Cox Farms (Centreville, VA)


When night falls, the family fun of Cox Farms transforms into terrifying screams. Fields of Fear features multiple haunted attractions, including the "Cornightmare" corn maze, a haunted trail through the dark woods, and other thrilling experiences that bring your worst fears to life. Click Here For More Details


Apokalypse: Kingdom of Shadows (Lorton, VA)


Venture into the genuinely haunted grounds of the old Lorton Reformatory for this immersive horror experience. Set within the historic Workhouse Arts Center, Apokalypse plunges you into a shadowy world of monsters and mayhem, where the chilling history of the location adds to the terror. Click Here For More Details


Clifton Haunted Trail (Clifton, VA)


Take a terrifying walk through the woods of historic Clifton, where local legends and creepy characters come to life in the dark. This spooky trail offers an old-school, campfire-story feel with plenty of startling jumps and eerie encounters. Click Here For More Details


Whether youโ€™re looking for festive fun or ghostly thrills, the DC area offers something for everyone this autumn. So, gather your loved ones, step into the magic of the season, and join in the celebration of this enchanting time of year! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽƒ


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