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September–November 2026 · United States

Fall weekends with kids in Washington, DC & the DMV

1 family outings in and around DMV. Find a pumpkin, explore a corn maze or spend an afternoon at a neighborhood festival.

Seasonal details checked September 7. Opening dates vary; a seasonal date range does not mean every day is open.

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A little harvest magic

Cox Farms Fall Festival

Centreville, Virginia

September 19–November 8 · selected days; check calendar

Paid admission varies by date · check dated ticketsToddlers through elementary

Giant slides, the famous hayride, animals, swings, live music, and the Cornundrum pack a huge amount of active play into one farm day.

Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-07. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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Make it your kind of weekend

One good outing is enough.

Check the opening date, pick a manageable journey and leave room for a snack break. Gardens and parks are regular outings; foliage and harvest conditions vary with the weather.

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