Fall Festival
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• 15621 Braddock Rd.

Centreville, VA
Looking for a fun-filled day? The
most beloved fall celebration is
here. Complete with giant slides,
hayrides, petting zoo and the
famous Cox Farms apple cider.

Don’t forget to check out the Fields
of Fear for a spooky night!
6. Taste of DC
• Oct. 7-8, Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

and Taste After Dark 7 p.m.-10
p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Visit thetasteofdc.org
for more info.

• Lot 8 at the festival grounds of
RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol
St., SE, Washington, D.C.

Bringing food and family
together since 1989, Taste of DC
is a deliciously packed weekend
bringing you all that D.C. has to
offer. This culinary festival is a
cultural gathering of the best local
food in the nation’s capital. Don’t
miss the chili eating championship
on Saturday!
7. Boo at the Zoo
• Oct. 20-22, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Visit nationalzoo.si.edu/events/
boo-zoo for more info.

• 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.

The National Zoo’s annual Boo
at the Zoo is fun for the whole
family. Enjoy some treats, animal
demonstrations and magicians. Let
the little one dress up and have
after-hours access to the Great Ape
House, Think Tank, Great Cats
Circle and so much more!
8. Northern Virginia
Brewfest • Oct 21-22, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Visit
novabrewfest.com for more info.

• 7700 Bull Run Dr.

Centreville, VA
Enjoy the fine tastings of local
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breweries from the Northern
Virginia, D.C., Maryland and
the Pennsylvania area all in one
location. Compete in the cornhole
tournament or enjoy the TV tent.

And for the kids, there is a moon
bounce, face painter, balloon twister
and a family area. At the Northern
Virginia Brewfest there is plenty of
beer, food and entertainment to go
around. Visit the Patuxent National Wildlife
for crafts, live music, live animals
and tram tours! All ages are
welcome. Refreshments are available
for purchase.

9. Flavors of Fall
13. Fall Jubilee
• Oct. 7-8, Noon-11 p.m.

free admission.

• 11900 Market St., Reston, VA
Sample all of Reston’s favorite
fall menus at the Flavors of Fall
festival at Reston Town Center.

Friends, family, children and pets
are all welcome! Enjoy live music,
the pumpkin 5K run, cornhole
tournament and so many activities
for the kids. This is an event that the
whole family will love.

10. VA StrEats Trucktoberfest
• Oct. 28 | Visit vastreats.com
for more info.

• G. Pfitzner Stadium,
Woodbridge, VA
Pair some of the best truck food
with the best brews this fall at the
VA StrEats Trucktoberfest. Try
new beers from some of the best
breweries around the world and
new foods from some of the best
food trucks in the D.C. area.

11. Pumpkin Village
Fall Festival
• Sept. 16-Nov. 7 | Visit
pumpkinfestleesburg.com for more info.

• 19270 James Monroe Hwy.

Leesburg, VA
Pumpkin Village Fall Festival at
Leesburg Animal Park is a must
this fall season. With tons of great
performers, games, animals and
pumpkins - who wouldn’t have fun?
There is so much to do and to see at
this fall-filled event.

12. Wildlife Festival
• Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

free admission.

• 10901 Sc1arlet Tanager Loop
Laurel, MD
• Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

free admission.

The annual Fall Jubilee is held in the
Historic Downtown Manassas. The
Jubilee includes an assortment of
crafts, live entertainment and a wine
and beer garden. Get a head start
on your holiday shopping with over
100 vendors!
14. Columbus Day Parade
• Oct. 8 | Visit
promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org for more info.

Join the longest-running parade and
commemoration held by Baltimore’s
Italian community. For over 127
years, the Columbus Day parade has
brought together schools, cultural
dancers, civic and community
groups alike. Enjoy live music and
an entertaining event.

15. Graves Mountain Apple
Harvest Fest
• Oct. 7-8, Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21-
22, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Free
admission. • 3626 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike,
Syria, VA
Come and see a breathtaking view
at Graves Mountain this fall. Live
Bluegrass music, arts and crafts
vendors, hayrides, and horseback
riding, are just a few of the activities
available. On the way up to the
orchards for some apple picking,
stop by and say hello to the farm
animals. Rain or shine, Graves
Mountain is open.