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.

Leesburg Animal Park
19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, Virginia (703) 433-0002
Pumpkinville is open everyday from September 27 thru November 2, 2008, 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 18 - 19, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit George Washington's Pioneer Farmer Site and create your own cornhusk dolls, take a wagon ride, or find your way through a hay maze. Potomac River sightseeing cruises are half-price and each child receives a free pumpkin while supplies last.

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. September 27 through November 2, 2008. 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.

Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, Virginia (703) 830-4121
Fall festival on 117-acre farm. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 20 through November 4, 2008. Activities include hayrides, slides, rope swings, farm animal feeding 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.

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