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13 More Halloween Events and Fall Festivals in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia

 - by Mia

I don’t think my family can ever get sick of fun Halloween events and Fall Festivals! I posted a list of Top 13 Halloween Events and Fall Festivals in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland before, and here are 13 more. Enjoy this Fall season!

Corn maze at Summers Farm, Frederick, MD

Corn maze at Summers Farm, Frederick, MD. Photo from SummersFarm.com.

Summers Farm Adventure – Frederick, MD
Open daily until November 2nd
Monday – Thursday: 1pm – 7pm
Friday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm

Bounce on a jumping pillow, slide down giant slides, watch a pig race, go on a hayride, get lost in a corn maze, play in a corn crib, crawl in farm tunnels, say hello to farm animals, ride a pumpkin train, eat delicious farm food and more! Admission fees: $9.50 for weekends, $6.50 for Monday – Thursday (1 pm – 7 pm) and Friday (1 pm – 5 pm).

Summers Farm is located at 5614 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, Maryland (map it).

Leesburg Animal Park’s Pumpkinville – Leesburg, VA
Daily until November 7: 9 am – 6 pm

Hay wagon rides, kids’ hay maze, giant hill slides, moon bounces, scarecrow decorating, pumpkin patch, straw tunnels, rope swings and more at Pumpkinville! They also have special activities on weekends only, such as mini tractor rides, camel rides and kids’ zip line. Costume contest and trick-or-treating on Halloween weekends and Pumpkin Olympic during the last weekend of Pumpkinville. Admission fees: $13 per person for weekends, $8.50 per person for weekdays and free for kids under 2 years old. Get your tickets online. Get a coupon online for weekday admissions. Fees include free admissions to Leesburg Animal Park so you can say hello and hand feed animals.

Leesburg Animal Park is located at 19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, Virginia (map it).

Hayride at Ticonderoga Farms, Chantilly, VA

Hayride at Ticonderoga Farms, Chantilly, VA. Photo from Ticonderoga.com.

Ticonderoga Farms Fall Festival – Chantilly, VA
Daily until November 10: 9 am – 6 pm

Bamboo maze, hay rides, hillside slides, log cabin and hay forts, face painting, antique tractors, fire pits, petting zoo and more. Admission fees: $8.95 per person on weekdays, $14.95 per person on weekends and free for kids under 2.

Ticonderoga Farms Fall Festival is located at 26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, Virginia (map it).

Historic Halloween Spooktacular at Tudor Place – Washington, DC
Saturday, October 23: 10 am – 12 pm

Enjoy early American children’s games and crafts at the historic Tudor Place in Washington, DC. Create your own delicious Halloween treats, listen to spooky Halloween tales, paint some pumpkins and more. Get your kids to wear their Halloween costumes so they can participate in the Spooktacular Halloween Costume Parade! Admissions: free for members, all others are $3 for adults and $10 for kids. Get your tickets online.

Tudor Place is located at 1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC (map it).

FREE: Annandale Fall Festival and Parade – Annandale, VA
Saturday, October 23: 10 am – 5 pm

Check out more than 70 craft, business and food vendors at Annandale Fall Festival. Kids’ activities include games, music, treasure hunt, moon bounce, face painting and a reading tent. They also have a riding bull and a NASCAR simulator! Both festival and parade start at 10 am and parade ends at noon. Free admissions.

Annandale Fall Festival is held in Little River Shopping Center located at 7414 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia (map it).

Pumpkins at Homestead Farm, Poolesville, MD

Pumpkins at Homestead Farm, Poolesville, MD. Image from Homestead-Farm.net.

Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins at Homestead Farm – Poolesville, MD
Daily in October: 9 am – 6 pm

Hayrides are available on weekends! During the week, you can still walk to the pumpkin patches. Say hello to farm animals and check out their farm market, where you’ll find apple cider, local honey, various preservers and already-picked pumpkins. Hayrides are $3 per person and pumpkins are sold separately.

Homestead Farm is located at 15604 Sugarland Rd, Poolesville, Maryland (map it).

Hardly Haunted Hayrides and Boo at the Farm – Herndon, VA
Hardly Haunted Hayrides: Friday, October 22; Tuesday, October 26; Thursday, October 28; Friday, October 29: 5:30 pm, 6 pm and 6:30 pm
Boo at the Farm: Thursday, October 28 – Friday, October 29: 5:30 pm and 7 pm

Hardly Haunted Hayrides: go on Halloween-themed wagon ride at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, Virginia. Boo at the Farm: Get dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and go trick-or-treating for goodies! Meet farm animals and listen to Halloween tales in the barn. Admission fees for Hardly Haunted Rides: $5 for Fairfax County residents and $7 for non-residents. Admission fees for Boo at the Farm: $8 for Fairfax County residents and $10 for non-residents.

Frying Pan Farm Park is located at 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, Virginia (map it).

Maryland Renaissance Festival, Annapolis, MD

Maryland Renaissance Festival, Annapolis, MD. Image from RennFest.com.

Maryland Renaissance Festival Chivalry Weekend – Annapolis, MD
Saturday, October 23 – Sunday, October 24: 10 am – 5 pm

Visit this 25-acre English Tudor village to bring you and your family back to an era of chivalry. Check out more than 130 craft shops showcasing hand-made arts and crafts and pick from over 40 food outlets. Plenty of entertainment for the family,including a strolling magician, a mime, a dog show, a swordswallower and a kids’ knighting ceremony. See their full entertainment schedule. Stop by the Customer Service Pavilion to get more information on their children’s program. Admission fees: $18 for adults (16 – 61), $15 for seniors (62+), $8 for kids (7 – 15) and free for kids and under.

Maryland Renaissance Festival is held at 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, Maryland (map it).

Halloween Slime Spectacular Family Event at Curiosity Zone – Ashburn, VA
Wednesday, October 27: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Friday, October 29: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm and 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Get ready to be all slimy! Make spider slime, bouncing eyeballs and swamp muck with your kids at Curiosity Zone’s Halloween Slime Spectacular Family Event. Halloween costumes are highly encouraged. Recommended for kids ages 2 and older. Admission fees: $7.50 per person, free for kids under 2 years old. Get your tickets online.

Curiosity Zone is located at 43135 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn, Virginia (map it).

Fall Festival and Halloween Party at musiKids – Bethesda, MD
Thursday, October 28: 4 pm – 5:30 pm

Costume parade, scarecrow show, “corn” maze, Fall craft, trick or treat walk, pumpkin bowling, bat catching, apple bobbing and more. Recommended for kids ages 18 months to 5 years. Admission fees: $10 for Fall 2010 students, $15 for non-students and $5 for all siblings. RSVP to info@musikids.com or 301-215-7946.

musiKids Bethesda is located at 4900 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, Maryland (map it).

Halloween event at Port Discovery, Baltimore, MD

Halloween event at Port Discovery, Baltimore, MD. Image from PortDiscovery.org.

Port Discovery’s Family FALLoween Festival – Baltimore, MD
Saturday, October 30: 10 am – 5 pm

This special event at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore combines visual art programs and musical performances. Fun activities for kids include dance performances, sing along songs, making your own fuzzy skeletons, moonbounce, circus games and more. Admissions: $12.95 per person, free for kids under 2 years old. Get your tickets online.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum is located at 35 Market Place, Baltimore, Maryland (map it).

Wolf Trap 5K and Fun Run, Vienna, VA

Wolf Trap 5K and Fun Run, Vienna, VA. Photo from WolfTrap.org.

Wolf Trap’s Run for the Arts – Vienna, VA
Saturday, October 30: 8 am – 12 pm

Participate in a fun 1-mile run/walk or 5k run at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia. After the race, enjoy family activities, such as kids’ Halloween costume contest, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat stations and live music by the Junkyard Saints. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Register online.

The Filene Center at Wolf Trap is located at 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, Virginia (map it).

Twilight Tales – Accokeek, MD
Saturday, October 30: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Go on a quarter mile journey led by lantern in the National Colonial Farm in Accokeek, Maryland. Recommended for kids ages 8 and up. If you have younger kids, take them to the Education Center instead, where they can participate in Halloween-themed activities. Admission fees: $10 for non-members and $7 for members. Save 50% on tickets by purchasing them online by October 23rd.

The National Colonial Farm at Accokeek Foundation is located at 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, Maryland (map it).

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2010 Spring Break Camps in Fairfax County, Virginia

 - by Mia

If you're looking for fun activities for your kids during Spring Break, check out some ideas below for day camps in Fairfax County, Virginia. Also see spring break camps in Loudoun County, VirginiaMontgomery County, Maryland and Washington, DC.

Adventures on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA
What? Try out animal grooming, goat milking, gardening, hikes, games, crafts and cooking. For kids ages 5 to 12.

When? From March 29 to April 2. Two sessions are available: 8 am to 5 pm and 9 am to 3 pm.

Where? Frying Pan Farm Park is located at 2709 West Ox Road in Herndon, Virginia (map it).

How much? 8 am session: $260 for Fairfax County residents and $275 for non-residents. 9 am session: $200 for Fairfax County residents and $215 for non-residents. Register online.

Art Camp at Clay Cafe Chantilly, VA
What? Enjoy a fun-filled day of art. Projects include pottery, glass, mosaic, scrapbooking, clay, tie dye, origami and more. For kids ages 6 and up.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 11 am to 3 pm.

Where? Clay Cafe Chantilly is located at 13894 Metro Tech Drive in Chantilly, Virginia (map it).

How much? $55 per day. Register online

Artrageously Artsy and Puzzle Piazza at Math Tree, Reston, VA
What? Fun activities for kids that combine art with mathematical twist and a problem-solving picnic. For kids ages 6 to 11.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Where? This Math Tree camp is held at Oasis School, located at 11480 Sunset Hills Road in Reston, Virginia (map it).

How much? Call 1-877-628-4987 for more information. Register online.

Awesome Adventures Camp at JW Tumbles of Herndon, VA
What? Hours of fun games, vivid stories, crafts and wild adventures! There is a different theme everyday. Snacks and water provided. For kids ages 3 to 7. Toddlers need to be potty trained.

When? March 29 to April 2, hours vary by day, either from 1 pm to 4 pm or from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Late pick up may be available based on demand. Camp daily schedule:
Monday, March 29: Awesome Adventures Camp (1 pm to 4 pm)
Tuesday, March 30: Princess and Superhero Training Camp (12:30 to 3:30 pm)
Wednesday, March 31: Creative Arts Camp (12:30 to 3:30 pm)
Thursday, April 1: Little Chef's Camp (12:30 to 3:30 pm)
Friday, April 2: Carnival Camp (1 pm to 4 pm)

Where? JW Tumbles of Herndon is located at 12950 Highland Crossing Drive in Herndon, Virginia (map it).

How much? Full week: $125 for members, $145 for non-members, 10% sibling discount. Daily rates: $30 for members, $35 for non-members, 10% sibling discount. Save 50% on spring break camps when you enroll your kids in two weeks of summer camp!

Baseball Camp by Virginia Baseball Club, Merrifield and Alexandria, VA
What? Experienced coaches lead instructions on hitting, pitching, fielding, base running and games. For kids ages 7 to 12. 

When? March 29 to April 2 and April 5 to 9, from 9 am to 2 pm with extended hours available, from 7 am to 6 pm.

Where? Three camp locations are available: Virginia Baseball Camp in Merrifield (indoors), Tuckahoe Park in Arlington and Simpson Stadium in Alexandria. More information on locations.

How much? $195 for core hours (9 am to 2 pm). With extended hours, fees are $220 (AM extended hours), $235 (PM extended hours) and $255 (AM and PM extended hours). Register online.

Dinosaur Day Camp at Cabell's Mill, Centreville, VA
What? Become a paleontologist for the day! Explore the world of dinosaurs with naturalists leading discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge and unearth a real dinosaur fossil. Other activities include crafts and games. For kids ages 5 to 8.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 12 pm.

Where? Cabell's Mill is located at 5235 Walney Road in Centreville, Virginia (map it).

How much? $130 for Fairfax County residents and $145 for non-residents. Register online.

Fairy Princess Ballet Camp at Conservatory Ballet, Reston, VA
What? Introduction to the greats of classical ballet. Emphasis will be on musicality, rhythm, improvisation and costumes to match each story. A healthy snack will be provided. For kids ages 3 to 4. Other ballet workshops are also available for older kids.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 12 pm.

Where? The Conservatory Ballet is located at 2254-L Hunters Woods Plaza Road in Reston, Virginia (map it).

How much? $210 for the full week. Register online or call 703-715-8366 for more information.

Fun Camp at Fairfax County Recreational Centers
What? Fun activities for kids, such as swimming, indoor/outdoor games and sports, movies and arts and crafts. For kids ages 6 to 12. an>

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

Where? Camps are held at various recreational centers in Fairfax County: Providence Rec Center in Falls Church, South Run Rec Center in Springfield, Cub Run Rec Center in Chantilly, Lee District Rec Center in Franconia and Mount Vernon Rec Center in Alexandria.

How much? $199 for Fairfax County residents and $214 for non-residents. Extra fees may be required, such as for field trips. Register online.

Garden Safari Art Camp by Abrakadoodle, Alexandria, VA
What? Art lessons include artistic styles and techniques, focusing on elements in a garden. For kids ages 3.5 to 12. Toddlers must be potty-trained.

When? March 29 to April 2. Two sessions are available: from 9 am to 12 pm for kids ages 3.5 to 6 and from 9 am to 3 pm for kids ages 6 to 12.

Where? Nannie J. Lee Center is located at 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

How much? $185 for kids 3.5 to 6 and $285 for kids 6 to 12. Fees include supply/material cost. Call 703-538-4ART for more information. Register online.

Mini Soccer Camp at Fairfax County Recreational Centers
What? Young kids get to learn fundamentals of soccer. Activities include fun games, competitions and challenging skill building activities. For kids ages 4 to 5.

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, for 1.5 hours daily. Camp starts at 10:15 am at Oak Marr and at 9 am and 2:30 pm at South Run.

Where? Camps are held at Oak Marr Rec Center in Oakton and South Run Rec Center in Springfield.

How much? $99 for Fairfax County residents and $114 for non-residents. Register online.

Robotics Camp Spring Break, Alexandria, VA
What? Use motorized modular robotics system to design, build and compete in teams using motorized forms of transportations. Other games, experiments, and demonstrations will focus on basic physics, transportation engineering and simple machines. For kids ages 6 to 14.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Where? Lee Center is located at 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

How much? $250, with extended care available for $50. Call 703-393-9725 for more information. Register online.

Skate Board Camp at Wakefield Skate Park, Annandale, VA
What? For beginner and intermediate skate board riders. Your kids will learn to ride, tac-turn, olly, kick flip, grind, stall, drop in, skate park etiquette and more. Bring your own skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads and wrist guards. For kids ages 6 to 13.

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 2 pm.

Where? Wakefield Skate Park is located at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, Virginia (map it).

How much? $230 for Fairfax County residents and $245 for non-residents. Register online.

Spring Break Camp at At Play Cafe, Reston, VA
What? Fun play time at At Play Cafe in Reston. Activities include 45 minutes of open play, 45 minutes of a special activities, such as singalong, yoga or Sportacus, 15 minutes for snacks 30 minutes of circle time (storytime and craft) and 45 minutes of open play. For kids ages 2 and up. Camp is limited to 8 kids per day. 

When? Two sessions are available: March 29 to April 2 and April 5 to 9. Both sessions are from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

Where? At Play Cafe is located at 2254B Hunters Woods Plaza in Reston, Virginia (map it).

How much? $25 per day or $100 for the entire week. Siblings are $20 per day or $80 for the entire week. Call 703-391-6131 for more details.

Springtime Story Ballets at Ballet Petite, McLean, VA
What? Learn ballet with different themes based on favorite stories each day, such as Guess How Much I Love You, the Golden Egg and A Tale for Easter. Snacks, customized craft activities, costumes and props are included. For kids ages 3 to 4.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9:30 am to 12 pm.

Where? Ballet Petite is located at 6645 Old Dominion Drive in McLean, Virginia (map it).

How much? $225 for the full week or $50 per day. Download registration form or call 703-652-7775 for more information.

Techno Tots Spring Break Camp, Alexandria, VA
What? Become a scientist and learn about biology, environmental science, physics and electricity through 
interactive stories, crafts, simple science experiments, and active games. Your kids will build vehicles using robot systems and perform construction build challenges using Lego. For kids ages 3 to 5. If your kids are not potty trained, you need to be within 30 minutes. You'll also need to be present for playground time during the last 20 minutes of the session.

When? March 29 to April 2, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Where? Lee Center is located at 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, Virginia (map it).

How much? $120 for camp plus $15 supply fee. Extended care is available for $50. Call 703-393-9725 for more information. Register online.

Wild n' Wacky Camp at Audrey Moore Recreational Center, Annandale, VA
What? Sports, crafts, board games, swimming and of course, wacky fun! For kids ages 6 to 12.

When? Session is from March 29 to April 2, from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

Where? Camp is held at Audrey Moore recreational center, located at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, Virginia (map it).

How much? $199 for Fairfax County residents and $214 for non-residents. Register online.

Find more spring break camps in Fairfax County:
Fairfax County Park Authority
City of Alexandria
Our Kids 
Washington Family 

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