2024 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!

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 14- 15 

Colonial-attired artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares on the grounds of George Washington's estate.

(Most Famous in Northern Virginia!) Cox Farms Fall Festival Kick-Off
Kick-Off Weekend September 14 - 15, then Thursdays through Mondays September 21 through November 4, plus Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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 & cider, food, and over 90 acres of fun!   

Fall Festival at Tysons Corner Center 
September 14
Time to sip and celebrate the 3rd annual Fall Festival at Tysons Corner Center! The Plaza is going all out with Craft beer sampling, makers market, face painting, photobooth, and much more! 

Falls Church Festival
September 14
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.

Perchfest Fall: A Shrektastic Music & Mini-Golf Festival
September 20-21
Capital One Center’s weekend festival returns, but this time with a Shrektastic Twist. Get ready for a Shrek-filled weekend as Capital One Hall turns green. Perchfest guests can enjoy a friendly round of putt putt, live music, and a Made in Fairfax’s pop-up shop. 

Reston Multicultural Festival 
September 21
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. 

Fall Festival & Artisan Market
September 21
Live music, craft cocktails, and mini golf?! Best combination. Be prepared for a fun-filled day for the whole family at Fairfax Corner. 

Mosaic District's Annual Fall Festival
September 28-29
Live entertainment and musical performances. FRESHFARM Farmers Market with 50+ vendors. URBNmarket: A unique market of 90 handmade and vintage vendors. Beer Garden from Caboose Brewing Company and Wine Garden. Family friendly activities, entertainment, and much more!

Fall Fun Fest at Reston Farm Garden Market
September 28-October 27 
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.

 

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
 

Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
October 4-6
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!

Fall Festival
October 4
Welcome fall with the tunes of the On Tap Band as you drink mulled wine and the Winery at Bull Run's seasonal drink "Apple Cidonnay!"

Vienna Oktoberfest
October 5
Come to historic Church Street and enjoy beer, wine, food, music, vendors, kids activities, and free admission!

City of Fairfax Fall Festival
October 12
Enjoy more than 400 arts, crafts, information, food & gourmet food vendors, children’s activities and three stages of music and entertainment for all ages.

Clifton Day Festival
October 13
Festival includes arts and crafts, antiques, demonstrations, the Town Market, live music, children’s activities and lots of good food.

Annandale's Fall Festival 
October 19
Petting zoo, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages, adds up to an autumnal extravaganza! 

George Washington's Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival
October 19 - 20 
Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities & demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.

 

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 8 - January 5
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 10 - January 7
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!

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

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