2025 Fall Festivals in Fairfax County & Northern Virginia

Virginia is beautiful in the fall; colors are bountiful, the air is chilly and there is so much to do. Fall festivals in Northern Virginia, and specifically Fairfax County, are a great time with the family, friends or even for a solo outing. Join in on the fall fun with lots of exciting games, community building, and your favorite fall-themed drinks of course! Explore all the great fall festivals and fall festival attractions that Northern Virginia has to offer! For even more seasonal fun - check out our full seasonal calendar of events to see if there are any fall festivals this weekend or start making plans today!

See our 2025 fall bucket list to make sure you don’t miss out on any important events in Fairfax this fall!

Table of Contents:

• September Fall Festivals
• October Fall Festivals
• November Fall Festivals

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September Fall Festivals in Northern Virginia

Kick off fall with fun fairs & festivals in September!

Mount Vernon Colonial Market and Fair
 

Mount Vernon Colonial Market and Fair
September 13-14, 9am-5pm
Colonial-attired artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares on the grounds of George Washington's estate.

Falls Church Festival & Taste of Falls Church
September 13, 10am-4pm
Discover Falls Church at this family-fun event that features the Taste of Falls Church, a beer garden, live music, children's entertainment, and booths from local crafters, businesses, and civic organizations.

Basset Hound Rescue Fall Festival
September 13, 9:30am-2pm
Meet adorable Basset Hounds and support a good cause while enjoying games, raffles, and pet-friendly activities. Bring the family (and your pup!) for a day full of wagging tails and community spirit.

Bug Fest
September 20, 10am-2pm
Get up close with the creepy and crawly world of insects. Perfect for kids and families, Bug Fest offers hands-on learning, games, and bug-themed fun for all ages.

Cox Farms Fall Festival
Kick-Off Weekend September 20-21, 10am-6pm
Northern Virginia's largest and most famous Fall Festival celebrating more than 40 years of fun! Giant slides, famous hayrides, rope swings, farm animals, cornfield adventures, apples and cider, food, and over 90 acres of fun! This festival is open Thursday-Monday September 20 - November 9.

Reston Multicultural Festival 
September 20, 11am-6pm
Reston Town Square Park with performances in the Pavilion and Reston Town Square Park. The Reston Multicultural Festival is a celebration of the diversity and community spirit that is found in Reston. This annual event brings together the people of Reston to celebrate our rich medley of cultures. 

Taste of Annandale
September 20
Family-friendly street festival with food, live entertainment, a 5K, activities, and much more in the area of Fairfax County best known for its authentic Korean cuisine.

Fields of Fear
Opening Weekend September 26-27, 7:30pm-11pm
Brave haunted trails, dark woods, and terrifying attractions that come alive at night. This event is recommended for children over the age of 12 and any child under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. With frights around the corner, Fields of Fear is Northern Virginia’s ultimate fall thrill. This event runs on Fridays and Saturdays from September 26 - November 8.

Mosaic Fall Festival
September 27-28, 10am-5pm
Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun with seasonal food, live entertainment, and artisan vendors. Celebrate autumn with festive activities and community spirit at Mosaic District.

Fall Fun Fest at Reston Farm Garden Market
September 27-28, 11am-6pm
Take home some of the best that fall offers, whether that's a perfect pumpkin, a beautiful plant, or our famous Apple Cider Donuts enjoy loads of fall-fun. This festival is open every Saturday and Sunday from September 27 - October 26.

 

October Fall Festivals in Northern Virginia

Halloween is always full of fun and frights but there is so much more to do in October in Fairfax than just Halloween!

Cox Farms Fall Festival
 

Vienna Oktoberfest
October 4, 11am-7pm
Come to historic Church Street and enjoy beer, wine, food, music, vendors, kids activities, and free admission!

See our Oktoberfest page for a full list of Oktoberfest events in Northern Virginia.

Oktoberfest American Kickoff Beer Olympics
October 4, 1pm-2am
Compete or cheer on fun drinking games like cornhole, keg curling, and more. Enjoy Oktoberfest favorites during activities, or after with live music and Oktoberfest after dark going until 2am. This is a great event to kick off Oktoberfest season.

Capital One Center's Celebration of the Arts
October 4-5, 11am-5pm
An immersive two-day festival transforms the streets of Capital One Center into a multi-block celebration of the arts— featuring interactive installations, hands-on workshops, live music, and culinary experiences for every generation.

Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
October 10-12, 6pm-9pm
Taste unlimited samples of wines from Virginia's finest wineries. Bring a blanket and relax on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River as you enjoy wines made in Virginia. Make sure you check out all the wineries that Fairfax has to offer!

City of Fairfax Fall Festival
October 11, 10am-5pm
Enjoy more than 400 arts, crafts, information, food and gourmet food vendors, children’s activities and three stages of music and entertainment for all ages.

ROCKToberfest
October 11, 12pm-8pm
Celebrate autumn with an energetic mix of craft beer and live rock music featuring a major headliner. Raise a pint, dance to the bands, and soak in the seasonal atmosphere at this lively festival.

Taste of NoVA
October 11-12, 12pm-4pm
Northern Virginia Magazine presents Taste of NoVA - the ultimate food and wine festival celebrating 120+ top chefs and beverage stars across the region's culinary scene. 

Clifton Day Festival
October 12, 9am-5pm
This festival includes arts and crafts, antiques, demonstrations, the Town Market, live music, children’s activities and lots of good food.

Centreville Day
October 18
Celebrating the community of Centreville with food, art, rides, and more!

Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival
October 18, 1pm-6pm
Step back in time with a mix of German Oktoberfest and Renaissance flair. Enjoy food, cold beer, live performances, and costumed fun for the whole family.

Fall Festival & Artisan Market
October 18
Live music, craft cocktails, and mini golf?! Best combination. Be prepared for a fun-filled day for the whole family at Fairfax Corner. 

Bull Run Wine Festival
October 18-19, 12pm-5pm
Spend the day sampling Virginia’s finest wines in a scenic countryside setting at The Winery at the Bull Run. With live music, local food vendors, and tastings, it’s the perfect fall outing for wine lovers. Save 10% on admission with the code FAIRFAX10.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival
October 18-19
Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities & demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.

UCP Fall Art and Craft Fair
October 25, 10am-4pm
Browse handmade art and original works from talented local artists. Find jewelry, pottery, seasonal décor and more. Discover one-of-a-kind finds while supporting the community’s creativity.

 

November Fall Festivals in Northern Virginia

Holidays are on the way! There’s so much to do in November to celebrate.

Meadowlark Gardens Winter Walk of Lights
November - January
Every year from mid-November until just after New Year’s Day, the garden is transformed into a half-mile, animated walk of lights. Buy tickets here!

Bull Run Festival of Lights and Holiday Village
November  - January 
Every year from Thanksgiving until just after New Year’s Day, you can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles of illuminated holiday light displays. Buy tickets here!

DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival
November 15-16
Sip coffees from around the world. Taste chocolates of every form for every palate, handcrafted by caring artisans. Explore other unique vendors and get ahead of holiday shopping in this popular weekend festival.

Reston Holidays are Here! 
November 28
Holiday parade, tree lighting, children's activities, and much more to kick off the holiday season!

 

Keep checking back for more information as more festivals are constantly being added to our calendar of events!

 

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