Pumpkin Patches in Northern Virginia

Pick a pumpkin, ride in a wagon full of hay, or feed and pet farm animals. What better way is there to enjoy the change of seasons? Fall festivals are held in a variety of places in Northern Virginia. Here are some of the best pumpkin patches near Washington, DC.

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Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, Virginia (703) 830-4121
One of the largest fall festivals in Virginia! 2009 Hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. September 19 - November 1 and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. November 2 - 8. Activities include unlimited hayrides, Giant slides, rope swings, farm animal feeding, pumpkin patch, live entertainment and much more. See Photos of Cox Farms Fall Festival

Leesburg Animal Park
19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, Virginia (703) 433-0002
Pumpkinville is open everyday from September 26 thru November 3, 2009, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The farm play area includes an Indian teepee, giant slides, a hay maze, unlimited hayrides, straw mountains, tot maze, rope swings, tractors to climb on, a large inflated firetruck slide, moon bounces, and much more.

Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Family Days
October 17 - 18, 2009, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit George Washington's estate and enjoy autumn activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, early-American games, music and demonstrations. See Photos of the Fall Harvest Festival

Burke Nursery and Garden Center
9401 Burke Road, Burke, Virginia (703) 323-1188
The 10th Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground runs daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through October. Highlights include pirate and western-themed activities, Native American storytellers, slides, tumbling tubes, rope swings, A Monster Truck, mechanical rides, farm animals, clowns, magicians, musicians, Wobble Wagon rides and much more.

Old Mine Ranch
17507 Mine Rd. Dumfries, Virginia (703) 441-1382
Through the month of October, enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, slides, petting farm, moonbounce and more. Open everyday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spookfest every night except Sunday 7-9 p.m.

Hollins Farms Orchard
1524 Snowden Road Delaplane, Virginia (540) 592-3574
One of the largest pumpkin patches in Northern Virginia. Pick a pumpkin, see farm animals and baby calves, take a pony ride, enjoy live music, hiking, and more. Open Wednesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October.

Clark's Farm
721 Courthouse Rd (Rte. 630), Stafford, Virginia (540) 659-2172
Moon bounce, maze, face painting, pumpkin painting, straw mountain with tunnels, penny pit, corn box, pumpkin bowling, barn yard animals, pony rides and more. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through October.

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