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Things to Do in DC this Weekend: Harvest, Festivals October 19-20, 2019

Fall Harvest Family Days. Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon
Fall Harvest Family Days. Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon
10/16/19 - By Christine Mooney

There’s much to do on this fine fall weekend. Pick a pumpkin, sip some apple cider, enjoy a fall festival, or check out some fun jack o’ lanterns. Families can also enjoy some arts and crafts, live music, and guided walks out in nature. Whatever you choose, we here at Mommy Poppins Washington, DC wish you a great weekend with your family!

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Things to Do All Weekend

Fall Harvest Fest

Mount Vernon, VA
Enjoy fall activities with the entire family at Mount Vernon. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride and play colonial games on the bowling green before heading to the Pioneer Farm to observe 18th-century demonstrations and greet General Washington. READ MORE

2nd Annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

Chantilly, VA
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly features more than 300 of the nation’s most accomplished fine artists and craft designers offering their one-of-a-kind work in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography, and fine art. The Festival also includes delicious gourmet foods for sampling and purchase, live demonstrations by talented artists, interactive children’s entertainment, free painting classes and live music. It’s simply the best place to shop for those special things that you can't find online! READ MORE

Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Bluemont, VA
Great Country Farms' fall festival includes hayrides to a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, pig races, a ninja warrior course, jumping pillows, slides, playgrounds, and much more. Don't forget to meet P-Rex the Pumpkin Eating Dino and try freshly baked cider donuts. READ MORE

Fall Pumpkin Festival 2019

Chantilly, VA
Enjoy the changing leaves and the cool crisp air by spending time on the farm with peddle carts, hayrides, pillow bounces, and activities including fire pits for marshmallow roasting, a tot land & tire play, and antique farm equipment and firetrucks. READ MORE

Fall Carnival and Fall Harvest Days

FREE - Herndon, VA
Enjoy a weekend of fall fun including games, rides, and fair food. You can also explore the farm on Fall Harvest Day. Watch the cider press in action, milk a goat or a cow, shell corn, peel apples, meet the farm animals, and see traditional farm demonstrations. READ MORE

Boo at the Zoo

Washington. DC
At Boo at the Zoo, kids can dress up and go trick-or-treating at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute while viewing animals at the Elephant Community Center, Small Mammal House, Reptile Discovery Center, Great Ape House, and Think Tank.  READ MORE

The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern Experience

Reston, VA
THE GLOW is a family-friendly event which offers a unique experience featuring a trail filled with over 5,000 hand carved jack o’ lanterns. Guests can expect fall foods, live demonstrations with carvers, and amazing pumpkin photo opportunities. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Torpedo Factory Art Center
Photo courtesy of Torpedo Factory Art Center

Things to Do Saturday, October 19, 2019

24th Annual Art Safari

FREE - Alexandria, VA
An Alexandria tradition for almost a quarter-century, Art Safari returns for a day of hands-on activities for kids and families. Dozens of artists lead budding art enthusiasts in exciting and creative projects throughout the building. READ MORE

Centreville Day

Centreville, VA
Each year, Centreville Historic District celebrates its annual Centreville Day event. The day includes entertainment, kids' activities, historical activities, and a pet pageant.  READ MORE

Free Yoga at King Farm Village Center

FREE - Rockville, VA
King Farm Village Center hosts a free, all-ages yoga class on the Village Green Saturday mornings from 9:30am - 10:30am. Please Bring Your Own Mat. Beginners and experienced attendees are welcome. READ MORE

The Great Jack O' Lantern Campfire

Upper Marlboro, MD
Enjoy a night of Halloween-inspired fun during The Great Jack O' Lantern Campfire at  Darnall's Chance House Museum. READ MORE

Things to Do Sunday, October 20, 2019

NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular

Washington, DC
Halloween Spooktacular returns this October to the Kennedy Center where the concert hall welcomes a ghoulish orchestra for a ghostly performance. READ MORE

Halloween On The Farm

Upper Marlboro, MD
Enjoy a Halloween event for the whole family during Halloween on the Farm at Old Maryland Farm.  READ MORE

Gustafer Yellowgold's Pajama Jam at AMP Strathmore

North Bethesda, MD
Enjoy Gustafer Yellowgold and his one-of-a-kind show during Kids Pajama Jam Party at AMP Strathmore.  READ MORE

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