As of September 27, 2026: 10 events near Washington list 2026 dates that include this weekend, September 25–27. Pumpkin patches and family events come first, haunted houses last.
Hours vary, so check each event before you go.
Pumpkin patch
22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD
Montgomery County farm's 46th pumpkin festival with hayrides to the pumpkin patch, straw mountain and maze, farm animals and weekend fall activities.
- hayrides
- pick-your-own pumpkins
- straw maze
- farm animals
- When
- September 19–November 1, 2026 (Wed–Sun, plus Columbus Day)
- Hours
- Weekends 9am–6pm; Wed–Fri 1pm–6pm
- Price
- $12–$20 online; higher walk-in
Pumpkin patch
10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD
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.
- pumpkin patch
- petting farm
- hayrides
- storybook attractions
- costume parades
- When
- Daily, September 19–November 8, 2026; Halloween costume parades Oct 24–25
- Hours
- Weekdays 10am–5pm; weekends 10am–5:30pm
- Price
- $8 admission (age 1+)
Pumpkin patch
15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA
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.
- hayrides
- giant slides
- pumpkins
- farm animals
- festival market
- When
- September 19–November 8, 2026
- Hours
- Sept–Oct 10am–6pm; Nov 10am–5pm
- Price
- See ticket page
Pumpkin patch
18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA
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.
- pick-your-own pumpkins
- corn maze
- hayrides
- jumping pillows
- When
- September 19–October 31, 2026
- Hours
- 9am–5pm
- Price
- Up to $15; pumpkins sold by the pound
Pumpkin patch
5501 Detrick Rd, Mt. Airy, MD
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.
- corn maze
- hillside slides
- pedal karts
- jumping pillow
- wagon ride to pumpkin field
- When
- September 4–November 1, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–6pm daily
- Price
- $14.50 weekdays; $20.50–$24 weekends
Pumpkin patch
19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA
Seasonal pumpkin village at a small Loudoun animal park, with pumpkins, hayrides and animal encounters, plus weekend fall-fest activities.
- pumpkin patch
- animal park
- hayrides
- fall fest weekends
- When
- September 19–November 8, 2026; Fall Fest weekends
Pumpkin patch
15855 Limestone School Rd, Leesburg, VA
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.
- pick-your-own pumpkins
- flower picking
- wagon rides
- farm animals
- pumpkin blaster
- When
- Daily, September 26–November 3, 2026
- Price
- $15 per person (weekday discount)
Pumpkin patch
38299 Hughesville Rd, Hamilton, VA
Loudoun County family farm known for unusual and colorful pumpkins you pick straight from the field.
- pick-your-own pumpkins
- colorful heirloom pumpkins
- When
- Thursdays–Sundays, Sept 19–Oct 31, 2026, plus Columbus Day
- Hours
- 10am–6pm
Fall festival
1821 Crownsville Rd, Crownsville, MD
Weekend Renaissance fair in a wooded 16th-century-style village with jousting, stage shows, artisans and costumed performers; costumes are welcome.
- costumes welcome
- jousting
- live performers
- artisan village
- When
- Weekends Aug 29–Oct 25, 2026, plus Labor Day
- Hours
- 10am–7pm
- Price
- See ticket page
Haunted house
15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA
Nighttime scares at Cox Farms: haunted hayride, a dark corn maze and haunted woods trail with live actors, plus bonfires between attractions.
- haunted hayride
- haunted corn maze
- haunted trail
- bonfires
- When
- Fridays and Saturdays, Sept 25–Nov 7, 2026, plus Sunday, Oct 11
- Hours
- 7:30pm–11pm (last entry 10pm)
- Price
- See ticket page