Outdoor Activities near Reston
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Little Jams — free family concerts (Ted Garber)Fri Oct 9, 10 to 11:30amFree7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817Free outdoor morning concerts for kids and caregivers at Cabin John Regional Park Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or chair; live music 10–11:30am.
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Falls Church Farm DaySat Oct 10, 10am to 3pmFree312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VAAnimals, historic trades, and live music at Cherry Hill Farmhouse in Falls Church. Free admission; a few activities need a separate ticket.
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50th City of Fairfax Fall FestivalSat Oct 10, 10am to 5pmFreeOld Town Fairfax, Fairfax, VAThe 50th City of Fairfax Fall Festival in Old Town: art, craft, and food vendors plus live music. Free admission; some children’s rides cost extra.
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RocktoberfestSat Oct 10, 5 to 11pmFreeReston Town Center, Reston, VAFree outdoor concert at the Reston Town Center Pavilion with Virginia Coalition, Everything, and Vertical Horizon, from 5 to 11pm.
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Clifton DaySun Oct 11, 9am to 5pmClifton, VAClifton’s 58th Clifton Day brings artisans, music, kids’ activities, and food, 9am to 5pm. The event page does not state a gate price.
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ChalkFestSat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFreeReston Town Center, Reston, VAStreet chalk art, live music, and family activities at Reston Town Center on October 17. Attending is free; the art contest needs registration.
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Poolesville RocktoberFestSat Oct 17, 2 to 6pm19701 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837Poolesville's annual fall festival at Whalen Commons with live music, local breweries, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment on the town's central green. Community event hosted by the Town of Poolesville.
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Sensory-Friendly Family Trick-or-Treat at ClemyjontriSun Oct 18, 11am to 5pm$206317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101Calm Halloween day at Clemyjontri Park with treat stations, carousel and train rides, and crafts; reduced noise and sensory supports. $20/person.
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Ghost Town at Burke Lake ParkSat Oct 24, 11am to 5pm7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VAFamily Halloween day at Burke Lake Park with a train, carousel, crafts, and mini golf, 11am to 5pm. Online and day-of prices differ.
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Ghost Town Halloween at Burke Lake ParkSun Oct 25, 11am to 5pm$207315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039Not-so-spooky Halloween afternoon with themed activity areas, train and carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. Online $20; day-of $25. Under 2 free with paying adult.
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Loudoun Fall Farm TourSat Oct 17, 10am to 4pmFreeLoudoun County, VASelf-guided visits to Loudoun County farms on October 17–18, about 10am–4pm. Free with no tickets; some stops charge for food or activities.
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McLean Farmers MarketFri Oct 9, 8am to 12pmFree1659 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101Friday farmers market at Lewinsville Park in McLean with produce, baked goods, and community vendors; season ends October 30.
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Reston Farmers MarketSat Oct 10, 8am to 12pmFree1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190Saturday farmers market at Lake Anne Village Center in Reston with produce, baked goods, and community vendors; season ends November 21.
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Falls Church Farmers MarketSat Oct 10, 9am to 12pmFree300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VAAward-winning year-round Saturday farmers market in the City Hall parking lot in Falls Church, with 50+ vendors plus a monthly Chef Series; no ZIP listed on the event page.
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Great Falls Farmers MarketSat Oct 10, 10am to 1:30pmFree756 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066Year-round Saturday farmers market in Great Falls with local farm produce and goods, open every Saturday 10am-1:30pm.
Sunday Bird Walk - Guided ProgramSun Oct 11, 8 to 11amFree9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102Volunteer-guided Sunday morning bird walk meeting in the main parking lot; all levels welcome, minors with an adult.
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FRESHFARM Mosaic Farmers MarketSun Oct 11, 9am to 2pmFree2985 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031Year-round Sunday farmers market in the Mosaic district with 60+ local farmers and producers selling produce, meats, baked goods, and prepared foods.
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Pumpkin Village Fall Fest at Leesburg Animal ParkMon Oct 5, 9:30am to 4pm$15.9519246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 20175Fall festival with wagon rides, giant hill slides, moon bounces, pedal carts, corn bin, animal encounters and weekend live entertainment; online tickets required on weekends.
Cox Farms Fall FestivalMon Oct 5, 10am to 6pm$1515621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120Northern Virginia's biggest fall farm festival. Giant hillside slides, the Cornundrum corn maze, hayrides, rope swings, Foamhenge, farm animals, goat village, milking demos, live entertainment, and a festival market with cider donuts and fall treats. Timed online tickets sell out on busy days; a kiddie zone serves ages 5 and under.
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Cox Farms Fall FestivalMon Oct 5, 10am to 6pm$1515621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120Northern Virginia's biggest fall festival with the Cornundrum corn maze, giant slides, hayrides, farm animals, food and live entertainment; tickets online only, prices vary by date.
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Fields of Fear at Cox FarmsFri Oct 9, 7:30 to 11pm$2515621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120Cox Farms turns scary after dark. More than 20 acres of haunted attractions: the Cornightmare haunted corn maze, the Dark Side Hayride, and The Forest, a half-mile woodland walk. Between scares, the Firegrounds has bonfires, a dance party, karaoke, a six-lane slide, and the Fear Market. Separate ticket from the daytime festival; online only. Not recommended for kids under 12.
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One Hunters Woods: Community Tai ChiMon Oct 5, all dayFree2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VAFree community-led tai chi class held every morning at Hunters Woods Plaza; all are welcome.
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