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SEASONAL GUIDE · DMV

15 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Washington, DC

Compare 15 pumpkin patches and fall farms near DC — Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, Frederick County and the District — with 2026 dates and prices.

Updated September 2, 2026

SEASONAL GUIDE · WASHINGTON

Family Halloween Events in Washington, DC

Family Halloween in DC: NoMa's free PumpkinPalooza, the Fairfax County park events worth the short drive, and what to skip with young kids.

Updated September 2, 2026

SEASONAL GUIDE · DMV

Family Halloween Events in Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia Halloween with kids: Frying Pan's Halloween on the Farm, Burke Lake's Ghost Town, Vienna's parade and Cox Farms — dates and prices.

Updated September 2, 2026

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