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15 kid-friendly Halloween events near Washington with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 13 towns. The earliest to open is Maryland Renaissance Festival, on August 29. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.
Montgomery County farm's 46th pumpkin festival with hayrides to the pumpkin patch, straw mountain and maze, farm animals and weekend fall activities.
Petting farm for young kids with storybook-themed play areas, hayrides to a pumpkin patch, pony rides and Halloween costume parades the last October weekend.
Big Northern Virginia farm festival with hayrides out to the pumpkin fields, giant slides, rope swings, farm animals and a market with cider and seasonal snacks.
Loudoun County farm festival with pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, wagon rides, jumping pillows and farm animals; flashlight maze nights on select evenings.
Frederick County farm festival with more than 65 attractions including a corn maze, hillside slides, pedal karts, farm animals and a wagon ride to the pumpkin field.
Seasonal pumpkin village at a small Loudoun animal park, with pumpkins, hayrides and animal encounters, plus weekend fall-fest activities.
Regional-park farm where families pick pumpkins and flowers, ride wagons, see farm animals and bounce on jumping pillows; weekend food truck and pumpkin blaster.
Loudoun County family farm known for unusual and colorful pumpkins you pick straight from the field.
Evening trick-or-treat event at the National Zoo with treat stations along the paths, after-dark visits to several animal houses and a kids dance party.
Not-so-spooky costume weekend at a county park with trick-or-treat houses, the park's miniature train and carousel, mini golf and crafts.
Small-scale Halloween evening at a county farm park: trick-or-treating around the farm, visits with the animals and seasonal crafts, in timed slots.
Costumed families walk a gentle haunted trail with games, roaming characters and treat stops in a Prince George's County regional park.
Halloween afternoon trick-or-treating around George Washington's estate, with 18th-century-style entertainment and activities for kids.
Three-day fall festival at a working county farm park with carnival rides and games, farm animals and hands-on family activities.
Weekend Renaissance fair in a wooded 16th-century-style village with jousting, stage shows, artisans and costumed performers; costumes are welcome.
Boo at the Zoo, Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch, Cox Farms Fall Festival, Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival, and 9 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Maryland Renaissance Festival on August 29, 2026.
Boo at the Zoo, Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch, Cox Farms Fall Festival, Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival, and 7 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch, Cox Farms Fall Festival, Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest, Pumpkin Village, and 2 more, all suggested for all ages.
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