After a long and scorching Summer, we hope that you are as excited as we are to enjoy the crisp Fall air with friends and loved ones. What better way to do this than by exploring some amazing local pumpkin patches?
Without further ado, here are our Top 3Northern Virginia pumpkin patches with paid admission (free options below):
- Cox Farms Fall Festival: Ready, set, celebrate! After a long wait, the much anticipated Cox Farms Fall Festival is back, featuring slides, rope swings, farm animals and a corn maze.
- Pumpkin Village @ Leesburg Animal Farm: Filled with family-friendly activities, this is one of the area’s most interactive Fall festivals. It features a giant hill slide, kid’s maze, rope swings, and a petting zoo. Oh, did we mention you can even ride a camel on the weekends?
- Wegmeyer Farms: Between 50 (that’s right, FIFTY) varieties of pumpkins, Wegmeyer Farms is a sure way to entertain the whole family while find the perfect pumpkin.
Looking to enjoy the Fall season while staying under budget? Here are our favorite free pumpkin patches in Northern Virginia:
- Marker-Miller Orchards: Find the perfect pumpkin while enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery in Winchester, VA. Kids can ride the cow train, enjoy the large playground, and sample delicious pumpkin treats. Marker-Miller is also known for being one of the best apple picking spots in the state of Virginia!
- The Pumpkin Patch at Hill High Farm: Aside from featuring the largest corn maze in the area, children’s activities include a free petting zoo, hayrides and play area. For those brave enough, they also feature night activities including a moonlit hayride (not haunted).
- Krop’s Crops: Hosting Fall fun on October weekends, Krop’s Crops features live animals and hayrides to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin. Located in Great Falls, it offers the perfect getaway from busy Northern Virginia life on crisp Fall weekends.
Whichever Fall festival and pumpkin patch you choose, make sure to use proper lifting mechanics to keep your back healthy as you get ready to craft a legendary Jack-o’-Lantern!
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