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Fall Festival @ Snead’s Asparagus Farm

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Fall Festival @ Snead’s Asparagus Farm

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It’s not fall ’til you’ve spent a day on the farm! Snead’s Farm Fall Festival returns September 26-November 1, 2026, inviting families to enjoy fall-inspired fun across the farm’s sprawling grounds.

Open daily, admission includes all farm activities, including:

  • Unlimited hayrides
  • Corn maze
  • Mountain slides
  • Sunflower fields
  • Helicopter playhouse
  • Straw barn with rope swings
  • Whispering Pines play forest
  • Giant sand piles
  • Farm animals to visit, like sheep, goats, and horses
  • Creekside play areas & hiking trails

Pumpkins and sunflowers are available for purchase separately. On weekends, visitors can also enjoy food vendors serving apple cider donuts, kettle corn, waffles, burgers, brats, and more. Dogs on a leash are welcome, too!

With so much to explore, plan to make a day of it! Snead’s Farm is a large, working farm, so comfortable shoes, layers, and sunscreen are recommended. No advance admission is available; pay at the gate only. Children 2 and under are free.

On October 12, 2026, current and retired military members and their families are invited to enjoy discounted admission.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Sept 26-Nov 1, 2026

Location:
Snead’s Farm ∙ Fredericksburg, VA

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Summer Movies on the Potomac

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Summer Movies on the Potomac

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With the Potomac River as a backdrop, bring the whole crew to see some favorite movies on National Harbor’s big outdoor screen at Movies on the Potomac! The 2026 line-up includes:

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GCF’s Apple Harvest Festival

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GCF’s Apple Harvest Festival

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Known for its friendly barnyard animals and seasonal pick-your-own crops, Great Country Farms invites you to its Corn Maze & Apple Harvest!

In addition to the regularly scheduled daily fun, like their obstacle course, jumping pillows, rope swings, and adorable animals, this daily celebration, from September 1-30, 2026, will include some extras, too!

Weekday opportunities include apple picking, wagon rides, and a chance to get lost in the Corn Maze. Have an appetite? Grab a pie or hand-dipped ice cream in the Farm Market, where you will also find seasonal fresh produce, jams & jellies, local honey, and baked goods.

Weekends offer daytime pig racing, live music, cider pressing demonstrations (on the family’s antique cider press, dating back to 1865), and marshmallow roasting. The Roosteraunt Snack Bar will also be open on Saturdays and Sundays with pizza, chicken tenders, and kettle corn.

And, no matter when you visit, Great Country Farms’ 15-acre farm play area is open and ready to entertain the young and young-at-heart during this annual festival.

Plan your next visit and secure your tickets online.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Daily (w/Extra Weekend Fun), Sept 1-30, 2026

Location:
Great Country Farms ∙ Bluemont, VA

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Leesburg Airshow

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Leesburg Airshow

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On September 26, 2026, it’s all eyes on the skies over Leesburg for the town’s annual Airshow!

Hosted at Leesburg Executive Airport, the Leesburg Airshow offers a full day of excitement and discovery featuring aerobatic performances, skydivers, aircraft displays, and hands-on family fun.

Here’s a look at what’s in store:

Aerobatic Performances
Watch stunt pilots roll, loop, and dive overhead, with skydivers dropping in throughout the day (see the full performer lineup).

Aircraft on Display
Get an up-close look at antique and modern planes and helicopters parked right on the airfield.

Autographs from the Pros
Kids can meet the daredevil pilots, wing walkers, and skydivers — and take home a signature.

Educational Displays & Activities
Hands-on exhibits that break down how flight works, geared to kids of all ages.

Inflatable Slides & Face Painting
Classic festival fun to fill the time between flyovers.

Festival Food & Local Craft Beer
Vendors serving up festival favorites, with local craft beer for the grown-ups.

Free Admission
No tickets needed — the whole day is free to enjoy.

Please note that there is no on-site parking or drop-offs; however, satellite parking is available with a courtesy shuttle to the airfield. Learn more about parking.

Details:
Website ∙ Facebook

Date:
Sept 26, 2026

Location:
Leesburg Executive Airport ∙ Leesburg, VA

Parking:
Heritage High School & Segra Field ∙ Leesburg, VA

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Falls Church Festival

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Falls Church Festival

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Taste, toast, and explore! The Falls Church Festival brings family fun on September 19, 2026 — and this year marks a special milestone: the festival’s 50th anniversary!

In addition to the Taste of Falls Church, featuring delicious tastings from local restaurants and breweries, this family-fun event also includes live entertainment, children’s activities, a beer garden, and booths hosted by local crafters, businesses, and civic organizations.

Little ones will love the inflatables, slides, spinning rides, and pony rides, plus free entertainment on the Kid’s Stage — including magic, a science show, and fan-favorite Rocknoceros! Don’t miss The Big 50 Scavenger Hunt, either — explore the festival and earn 50th anniversary swag.

Admission is free to the public; some activities may require the purchase of one or more tickets. Taste Tickets for food and beer, as well as ride tickets, will be sold on the day of the event (cash/card sales available on-site). This is a rain-or-shine event.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, too! Free public parking is available at the Kaiser Permanente Parking Garage and the lower level of the George Mason Square Garage.

Details:
Website

Date:
Sept 19, 2026

Location:
City Hall Campus ∙ Falls Church, VA

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Live Under the Big Top: Venardos Circus

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Live Under the Big Top: Venardos Circus

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Venardos Circus is bringing its one-of-a-kind show to Loudoun Station from September 18-October 4, 2026!

Created by former Ringling Bros. ringmaster Kevin Venardos, this special production reimagines the American circus with Broadway flair, featuring daring aerial performances, trampoline stunts, comedy, and more.

Don’t miss your chance to see the American Circus with the heart of a Broadway show. Learn more and get your tickets in advance.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Sept 18-Oct 4, 2026

Location:
Loudoun Station ∙ Ashburn, VA

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Airshows & Special Events

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Airshows & Special Events

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From awe-inspiring military flyovers to classic biplanes, these local and regional airshows bring sky-high thrills! Your family is cleared for fun and ready for take-off:

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Virginia Native American Festival

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Virginia Native American Festival

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On September 12, 2026, traditions will take center stage at Riverbend Park’s Virginia Native American Festival.

This special event will bring together tribal members from across Virginia to share their culture, history, and living traditions.

Spend the day immersed in performances, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences; meet members of the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, and Chickahominy tribes; and more:

  • Upper Mattaponi dancing & drumming throughout the day
  • Traditional storytelling & flute performance by Patrick “Littlewolf” Brooks of Five Feathers Productions
  • Shinny demonstrations with the Powhatan Shinny League
  • Archery, dugout canoe demonstrations, & fire-building demonstrations
  • Guided plant walks exploring traditional uses of local plants
  • Live animal presentations
  • Hands-on crafts & activities
  • Native food & artisan vendors
  • Loudoun’s First Farmers — a traveling exhibit from the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum featuring pottery sherds, stone tools, and projectile points used by generations of Indigenous people

Admission is fee-based — discounted advance tickets available online (advance purchase recommended). Online presale ends at 10 pm the night before the event.

Details:
Website ∙ Tickets

Date:
Sept 12, 2026

Location:
Riverbend Park ∙ Great Falls, VA

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Arts Alive! Festival

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Arts Alive! Festival

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A celebration of creativity and community is coming to the Hylton Performing Arts Center!

The annual Arts Alive! Festival returns on September 12, 2026 — a free, all-ages showcase of performances and visual arts from across the region. No tickets required!

This year’s special headliner is Capitol Fools, a beloved political satire comedy troupe sure to bring the laughs. Beyond the headliner, the festival is packed with something for everyone:

  • Performances on multiple stages
  • Local artist showcase & sale
  • Hands-on makerspace & crafts
  • Karaoke Cafe
  • Spoken word poetry readings
  • Bubbles & Beach Balls Dance Party
  • Book Nook featuring guest readers
  • Food trucks & vendors
  • Wine & beer garden (21+)

Details:
Website

Date:
Sept 12, 2026

Location:
Hylton Performing Arts Center ∙ Manassas, VA

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Fall Festival @ Cox Farms

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Fall Festival @ Cox Farms

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Cox Farms Fall Festival
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While you can visit the Cox Farms Corner Market year-round, its highly anticipated annual Fall Festival is one of the most popular events in Northern Virginia!

This year, the festival is back and better than ever, from September 19-November 8, 2026!

Boasting tons of fall-themed fun, enjoy high-energy activities like multi-story slides (from the Safari and Volcano to the Treetops and Castle), swings, the Cornundrum corn maze to explore, Foamhenge, fun tunnels, and plenty of climb-on play features. Plus, don’t miss the live entertainment, their world-famous hayride, goat village, milking demos, and more! And what fall festival would be complete without a cast of friendly farm animals?!

Click here to purchase tickets and check out the festival’s calendar for daily entertainers, special admission days, and more! Feeling snacky? Their famous fall eats and treats are a must, too.

Details:
Website

Dates:
Sept 19-Nov 8, 2026

Location:
Cox Farms ∙ Centreville, VA

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