Best Harvest & Pumpkin Festivals Near DC, plus More Fall Fairs and Fests for Family Fun

As September arrives in the DC area, pumpkin festivals, harvest festivals, and other fall fairs and fests begin. There are so many amazing fall festivals near DC, from farm festivals that last all of October (and parts of September and November) to daylong or weekend events that celebrate food, culture, art, and more. These festivals have lots to offer, from pumpkins and apples to crafts, games, live music, and so much more.
We've found nearly 40 harvest and pumpkin festivals in and around DC, plus other fall fairs and fests that you'll want to add to your family's calendar.
Don't forget to check out our Fall Fun Guide for Washington, DC Families for even more autumn fun, including our lists of the best pumpkin patches near DC and where to go apple picking near DC.
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Places featured in this article:
Great Country Farms
Maryland Corn Maze
Burke Nursery and Garden Centre
North Creek Community Center
The Farm at Kelly Miller
H Street
Bluemont Fair
Civic Center at Veterans Plaza
Falls Church City Hall and Community Center Grounds
Sterling Community Center
Reston Town Square Park
U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza to Freedom Plaza
All 8 Wards
National Mall
Harris Pavilion
Silver Spring Veterans Plaza
Takoma Park
Chestnut Ave. & 9th St.
Old Town Fairfax
Downtown Wheaton
Loudoun County Shenandoah Building
Silver Spring Veterans Plaza