DC • Maryland • Northern Virginia
Make the most of October with festivals, food, music, history and family-friendly fall traditions from across the DMV.
Oct. 9–11
Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Sample Virginia wines, enjoy live music and relax with Potomac River views from 6–9 p.m. Tickets required; wine service is for ages 21+.
Oct. 10
Fairfax City Fall Festival
Old Town Fairfax, Virginia
Celebrate the festival’s 50th year with arts and crafts, food vendors, children’s activities and live entertainment. Main festival: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Oct. 10
Snallygaster
Washington, DC
Explore a large selection of craft beers alongside food vendors and live music at this outdoor festival. Advance tickets required; bring ID for alcohol service.
Oct. 10–11
Catoctin Colorfest
Thurmont, Maryland
Browse handmade arts and crafts in a mountain town setting from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free; parking fees apply.
Oct. 11
Clifton Day
Historic Clifton, Virginia
Spend the day shopping artisan and vintage vendors, listening to live music and enjoying food and children’s activities. Festival hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
More to Explore This October
Festivals, fall traditions and family-friendly fun across the DMV
Oct. 18
Turkish Festival
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Enjoy Turkish cuisine, music, folk dancing and cultural activities at this free festival. Hours: 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Oct. 24–25
Fall Harvest Family Days
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Experience harvest traditions with historic farm demonstrations, animals, 18th-century games and family activities at Washington’s estate.
Oct. 31
Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Wear a costume, collect candy around the historic grounds and enjoy a costume parade, demonstrations and Halloween entertainment. Check ticket availability.
Through Nov. 1
Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival
Germantown, Maryland
Enjoy hayrides, a corn maze, giant slides and farm animals. Open Wednesday–Sunday, plus Oct. 12. Reservations encouraged; pumpkins sold separately.
Weekends Through Oct. 25
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Crownsville, Maryland
Step into a Tudor village filled with performances, handmade crafts, food and Renaissance fun. Open Saturdays and Sundays; purchase tickets online.
Select Dates Through Nov. 8
Cox Farms Fall Festival
Centreville, Virginia
Explore giant slides, hayrides, farm animals and the Cornundrum trail. October hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on open days; buy tickets online.
Event details may change. Confirm schedules, admission and ticket availability with the organizer before attending.
Dates and event links checked October 6, 2026.