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Your Northern Virginia Guide to Fall Fun

Apple picking, leaf peeping, all your fall fun events in Northern VA, and more!

By Maria Ellis September 11, 2022

It's time for fall family fun in Centreville and Northern VA and we can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many fall attractions and events in Northern VA where families have been making fall memories for years. From picking apples to leaf-peeping to Halloween fun ... Macaroni KID Centreville - South Riding has all the details for you and your family to make the most of autumn in Northern VA and beyond!



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Pick Your Own Apple Farms in Northern VA

Stribling Orchard

11587 Poverty Hollow Lane Markham, VA

Details: Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 9am-5pm, with the bakery only operating on weekends. 

More information: Stribling Orchard, Stribling Orchard | Facebook, 540-364-3040


Hartland Orchard

3064 Hartland Ln Markham, VA

Details: Open daily, 9-5

More information: hartlandfarmandorchard.com, Hartland Orchard | Facebook, 540-364-2316


Crooked Run Orchard

37883 E Main St Purcellville, VA 

Details: Hours Vary

More information: Crooked Run Orchard | Facebook540-338-6642


Great Country Farms

18780 Foggy Bottom Rd Bluemont, VA 

Details: Pick Apples daily 10am-4pm 

More information: Great Country Farms, Pick Your Own, Great Country Farms | Facebook, 540-554-2073


Hollin Farms

1524 Snowden Road, Delaplane, VA

Details: Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9-1 on weekdays, 9-3 on weekends

More information: hollinfarms.com, 540-623-8854



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Leaf peeping within a few hours of Centreville

The peak for fall foliage in the area is October 10 - 30, so plan your trip during this time for the best colors.

Skyline Drive

21073 Skyline Drive, Front Royal, VA

Details: Beautiful 105 mile drive through the Shenandoah Mountains with many overlooks; open 24 hours/7 days a week; $30/car for a 7 day pass. Hint: If you have a 4th grader, get in free by getting a parks pass here


Western Maryland Scenic Train

13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD

Details: A 2 hour drive from Centreville; take a 4.5 hour train ride to see fall foliage; $30 and up.


Harpers Ferry

171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers FerryWV

Details: Over 20 miles of hiking trails and a quaint, beautiful historic town make this a great place to spend a fall day. 



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Fall attractions open all season long

Cox Farms

15621 Braddock Rd Centreville, VA 

Slides, Swings, Corn Maze, Hayrides, Goats, and more!


Great Country Farms

34345 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 

Corn Maze, Apple Harvest, Pumpkin Jumping Pillow, Farm Ninja Course, Wagon Rides, and more!


Wayside Farm

5273 Harry Byrd Highway, Berryville, VA 22611

Hours of farm fun for visitors of all ages. Watch the pig races, get lost in the maze, or sit under the tree and play pumpkin checkers. 


Reston Farm Garden Market Fall Fest

10800 Baron Cameron Reston, VA 20190

Bounce Houses, Train Rides, Petting Zoo, Pumpkins, and More.


Pumpkin Fest

19246 James Monroe Hwy Leesburg, VA

Hill Slides, Pony Rides, Hay Maze, Moon Bounces, Wagon Rides, Peddle Carts, and lots of animals.


Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch

15855 Limestone School Road Leesburg, VA

Pumpkins, Wagon Rides, Farmyard, Roping Cattle, Jumping Pillows, Hill Slides, and Playgrounds.




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Fall events in Northern Virginia

Macaroni KID Centreville - South Riding is adding fall events regularly as we find them, so check back often for updates!

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We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Centreville-South Riding Fall Fun Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!

Do you know of a 2023 family-friendly fall event or attraction in Northern VA that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Centreville - South Riding Fall Fun Guide!