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Halloween Stuff to do in VA (Northern VA)
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Date: October 21, 2011 06:52AM
I found this online and thought this might be helpful. If you have any to add please feel free to do so along with any links.
Halloween in Virginia
http://www.virginia.org/Halloween/
Northern Virginia
Centreville - Sep 30-Oct 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-30- Fields of Fear™ - Over 20 acres of Cox Farms becomes a scary night-time adventure! Cornightmare™, walk through cornfield terrors, "Dark Side" Hayride, "The Firegrounds/Midway" bonfires and a giant torchlit slide, Claustrophobia, Vortex, Crypt, and more. Also enjoy Food & Snacks, Games & Prizes, Haunt Gear & Shopping, and Entertainment. Not Recommended for children under 12 years old. All under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (proof of age required). $
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FieldsofFear
Leesburg - Oct 24-30 - Oatlands after Five: Paranormal Tours - Paranormal tours at Oatlands will take place during the last week in October. During this time guests will enjoy a guided evening tour through the mansion. Tour guides will share exciting ghost legends and personal accounts of unexplained happenings on the property. Guests will also learn about some of the findings of the ongoing paranormal investigations at Oatlands. $
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/OatlandsafterFiveParanormalTours
Bristow - Oct 28-29 - Spirits of Historic Brentsville - Along your guided tour you will meet the spirits of people that once lived, worked and faced execution in Brentsville during the 1800s. These candlelit vignettes will give detailed insight into the past of Prince William County. Not recommended for children under 6. $
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/SpiritsofHistoricBrentsville
Alexandria - Oct 30-31 - Poe in Alexandria at The Lyceum - Join The Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum, for two unforgettable Halloween evenings with America's master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz re-creates Poe's visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. The performance includes recitations from classics such as "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and more. Best suited for ages 12 and up. $15/person.
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/PoeinAlexandria
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Halloween in Virginia
http://www.virginia.org/Halloween/
Northern Virginia
Centreville - Sep 30-Oct 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-30- Fields of Fear™ - Over 20 acres of Cox Farms becomes a scary night-time adventure! Cornightmare™, walk through cornfield terrors, "Dark Side" Hayride, "The Firegrounds/Midway" bonfires and a giant torchlit slide, Claustrophobia, Vortex, Crypt, and more. Also enjoy Food & Snacks, Games & Prizes, Haunt Gear & Shopping, and Entertainment. Not Recommended for children under 12 years old. All under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (proof of age required). $
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FieldsofFear
Leesburg - Oct 24-30 - Oatlands after Five: Paranormal Tours - Paranormal tours at Oatlands will take place during the last week in October. During this time guests will enjoy a guided evening tour through the mansion. Tour guides will share exciting ghost legends and personal accounts of unexplained happenings on the property. Guests will also learn about some of the findings of the ongoing paranormal investigations at Oatlands. $
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/OatlandsafterFiveParanormalTours
Bristow - Oct 28-29 - Spirits of Historic Brentsville - Along your guided tour you will meet the spirits of people that once lived, worked and faced execution in Brentsville during the 1800s. These candlelit vignettes will give detailed insight into the past of Prince William County. Not recommended for children under 6. $
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/SpiritsofHistoricBrentsville
Alexandria - Oct 30-31 - Poe in Alexandria at The Lyceum - Join The Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum, for two unforgettable Halloween evenings with America's master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz re-creates Poe's visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. The performance includes recitations from classics such as "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and more. Best suited for ages 12 and up. $15/person.
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/PoeinAlexandria
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Re: Halloween Stuff to do in VA (Northern VA)
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Date: October 21, 2011 04:05PM
Isn't there another corn maze or something like that around the area?
Re: Halloween Stuff to do in VA (Northern VA)
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Date: October 21, 2011 05:08PM
Shocktober.org
It's in Leesburg and it's awesome!
It's in Leesburg and it's awesome!
Re: Halloween Stuff to do in VA (Northern VA)
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Date: October 23, 2011 08:15AM
There's also...
http://dc.about.com/od/childrensactivities/a/pumpkinpatches_2.htm
Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, Virginia (703) 830-4121
One of the largest fall festivals in Virginia! 2011 Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily September 24-October 31. Pumpkin Madness Weekend Sat Nov 5 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) & Sun Nov 6 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) The festival includes 5 giant slides, famous hayrides, rope swings, farm animals & their babies, CORNundrum(R) cornfield adventure, straw tunnels, Farm Chores, Kiddie Zone, goat village, apples & cider, food, entertainment, over 90 acres of fun! Everyone gets a small patch pumpkin to take home free with paid admission. See Photos of Cox Farms Fall Festival
Leesburg Animal Park
19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, Virginia (703) 433-0002
Pumpkinville is open everyday from September 24 - November 8, 2011, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (5 p.m. after Daylight Savings) The farm play area includes an Indian teepee, giant slides, a hay maze, unlimited hayrides, straw mountains, tot maze, rope swings, tractors to climb on, a large inflated firetruck slide, moon bounces, and much more.
Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Family Days
George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, Virginia (703)780-2000
October 22 - 23, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit George Washington's estate and enjoy autumn activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, early-American games, music and demonstrations. This is a huge fall festival with traditional harvest activities, but no pumpkins. See Photos of the Fall Harvest Festival
Ticonderoga Farms
26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, Virginia (703) 327-4424
September 17-November 6, 2011, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival includes hands on pick your own pumpkins, spooky fun zones, hayrides, hillside slides and tunnels, all new enormous bouncing pillow, cow pow train ride, Noah’s Ark, petting animals, giant xylophone, bamboo panda puzzle maze, swinging bridge, antique tractors, fire pits, park-like log cabin play areas, picnic areas, weekend specials and more.
Burke Nursery and Garden Center
9401 Burke Road, Burke, Virginia (703) 323-1188
September 24-October 30, 2011. The annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground runs daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. through October. Highlights include pirate and western-themed activities, Native American storytellers, slides, tumbling tubes, rope swings, A Monster Truck, mechanical rides, farm animals, clowns, magicians, musicians, Wobble Wagon rides and much more.
Heather Hill Gardens
8111 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, Virginia (703) 690-6060
October 1-31, 2011. The fall festival features a pumpkin fort, slide, rope swing, mini zipline, moon bounce, farm animals, and more. Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Great Country Farms
18780 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia (540) 554-2073
The annual fall harvest festival features pick-your-own pumpkins, the Pumpkin Princess, P-Rex the pumpkin munchin’ dinosaur, Derby Pig Races, Pumpkin Jumpin' Pillow, a Double Barrel 60' Slide, rope swings, a new corn maze and more. Open September 24 - October 30, 2011.
Old Mine Ranch
17507 Mine Rd. Dumfries, Virginia (703) 441-1382
Through the month of October, enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, slides, petting farm, moonbounce and more. Open everyday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spookfest every night except Sunday 7-9 p.m.
Hollins Farms Orchard
1524 Snowden Road Delaplane, Virginia (540) 592-3574
One of the largest pumpkin patches in Northern Virginia. Pick a pumpkin, see farm animals and baby calves, take a pony ride, enjoy live music, hiking, and more. Open Wednesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October.
Clark's Farm
721 Courthouse Rd (Rte. 630), Stafford, Virginia (540) 659-2172
Moon bounce, maze, face painting, pumpkin painting, straw mountain with tunnels, penny pit, corn box, pumpkin bowling, barn yard animals, pony rides and more. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily through October
http://dc.about.com/od/childrensactivities/a/pumpkinpatches_2.htm
Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, Virginia (703) 830-4121
One of the largest fall festivals in Virginia! 2011 Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily September 24-October 31. Pumpkin Madness Weekend Sat Nov 5 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) & Sun Nov 6 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) The festival includes 5 giant slides, famous hayrides, rope swings, farm animals & their babies, CORNundrum(R) cornfield adventure, straw tunnels, Farm Chores, Kiddie Zone, goat village, apples & cider, food, entertainment, over 90 acres of fun! Everyone gets a small patch pumpkin to take home free with paid admission. See Photos of Cox Farms Fall Festival
Leesburg Animal Park
19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, Virginia (703) 433-0002
Pumpkinville is open everyday from September 24 - November 8, 2011, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (5 p.m. after Daylight Savings) The farm play area includes an Indian teepee, giant slides, a hay maze, unlimited hayrides, straw mountains, tot maze, rope swings, tractors to climb on, a large inflated firetruck slide, moon bounces, and much more.
Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Family Days
George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, Virginia (703)780-2000
October 22 - 23, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit George Washington's estate and enjoy autumn activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, early-American games, music and demonstrations. This is a huge fall festival with traditional harvest activities, but no pumpkins. See Photos of the Fall Harvest Festival
Ticonderoga Farms
26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, Virginia (703) 327-4424
September 17-November 6, 2011, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival includes hands on pick your own pumpkins, spooky fun zones, hayrides, hillside slides and tunnels, all new enormous bouncing pillow, cow pow train ride, Noah’s Ark, petting animals, giant xylophone, bamboo panda puzzle maze, swinging bridge, antique tractors, fire pits, park-like log cabin play areas, picnic areas, weekend specials and more.
Burke Nursery and Garden Center
9401 Burke Road, Burke, Virginia (703) 323-1188
September 24-October 30, 2011. The annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground runs daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. through October. Highlights include pirate and western-themed activities, Native American storytellers, slides, tumbling tubes, rope swings, A Monster Truck, mechanical rides, farm animals, clowns, magicians, musicians, Wobble Wagon rides and much more.
Heather Hill Gardens
8111 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, Virginia (703) 690-6060
October 1-31, 2011. The fall festival features a pumpkin fort, slide, rope swing, mini zipline, moon bounce, farm animals, and more. Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Great Country Farms
18780 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia (540) 554-2073
The annual fall harvest festival features pick-your-own pumpkins, the Pumpkin Princess, P-Rex the pumpkin munchin’ dinosaur, Derby Pig Races, Pumpkin Jumpin' Pillow, a Double Barrel 60' Slide, rope swings, a new corn maze and more. Open September 24 - October 30, 2011.
Old Mine Ranch
17507 Mine Rd. Dumfries, Virginia (703) 441-1382
Through the month of October, enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, slides, petting farm, moonbounce and more. Open everyday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spookfest every night except Sunday 7-9 p.m.
Hollins Farms Orchard
1524 Snowden Road Delaplane, Virginia (540) 592-3574
One of the largest pumpkin patches in Northern Virginia. Pick a pumpkin, see farm animals and baby calves, take a pony ride, enjoy live music, hiking, and more. Open Wednesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October.
Clark's Farm
721 Courthouse Rd (Rte. 630), Stafford, Virginia (540) 659-2172
Moon bounce, maze, face painting, pumpkin painting, straw mountain with tunnels, penny pit, corn box, pumpkin bowling, barn yard animals, pony rides and more. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily through October
Re: Halloween Stuff to do in VA (Northern VA)
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Date: October 26, 2011 01:59PM
Ghost Train Halloween Event
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelake/rides.htm
Burke Lake Park
Saturday-Sunday, October 29-30
10am-5pm
Board the haunted train at Burke Lake Park for a special ride through the forest. Tickets are $4.50. The Ghost Train runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket sold 4:15 p.m.) Tickets for the carousel are $1.75. Costumes are encouraged! For more information, call 703-323-6600.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelake/rides.htm
Burke Lake Park
Saturday-Sunday, October 29-30
10am-5pm
Board the haunted train at Burke Lake Park for a special ride through the forest. Tickets are $4.50. The Ghost Train runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket sold 4:15 p.m.) Tickets for the carousel are $1.75. Costumes are encouraged! For more information, call 703-323-6600.