Alexandria-Area Farms Bring Fall Apple and Pumpkin Picking With Lots of Festivities

Alexandria VA – Fall is the perfect time to get outside, and families across the Alexandria area can enjoy the season with a trip to a nearby farm. Whether your fall bucket list includes picking apples, searching for the perfect pumpkin or sipping fresh apple cider, Northern Virginia farms offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors while gathering seasonal favorites. A farm visit can be more than just picking produce. It is also a chance to spend time outdoors, take photos, enjoy the changing leaves and make a fall tradition with family and friends.

Where to Visit

Area 2 Farms
September 25-October 31
An indoor, soil-based organic farm along the Four Mile Trail in Arlington. Pre-order your pumpkin package online, then head over to pick from the farm’s wide variety on-site all October long. 2600 S. Oxford St., Arlington 

Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill
Opening Day TBA
The 32nd annual pumpkin patch is back with pumpkins of all sizes. They will have pumpkins, gourds, and baked goods. All proceeds benefit more than 25 charities. 3606 Seminary Rd., Alexandria

Nalls Produce
Open daily
Buy pumpkins, produce, and mums at the market, and enjoy the Pumpkin Hill play yard, opening September 26. 7310 Beulah St., Alexandria

Burke Nursery & Garden Centre
September 18–October 31
They provide pumpkins, apples, gourds locally sourced organic honey.  9401 Burke Rd., Burke

Cox Farms
Select days from September 19–November 8
Enjoy pumpkins, apples, apple cider, kettle corn, and an assortment of pies from Mom’s Apple Pie. Tickets are also available for the Fall Festival with activities like the hayride, lost corn maze, farm animals, and other activities. 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville, Fall Festival admission $15–$30, free for kids under 2

DePaul’s Urban Farm
Open daily
The farm has pumpkins, gourds, mums, and wreaths plus apple cider doughnuts and autumnal sweets. 2599 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna

Hidden Gems Farm
Open daily; pick-your-own pumpkins September 30
The family owned farm offers scheduled play time with the resident goats or pick your own pumpkins.  6745 Bull Run Post Office Rd., Centreville, $15 entrance fee for the pumpkin patch, free for children 2 or younger

Krop’s Crops

Stop by to pick out a pumpkin and ride a hayride, or book a campfire for your group. 11110 Georgetown Pk., Great Falls

Crooked Run Orchard
Open Saturdays and Sundays
Pick a variety of apples and pumpkins and gourds are available for purchase. 37883 E. Main St., Purcellville

Great Country Farms
Open daily
Pick your own apples and pumpkins. October is pumpkin season, with the Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival running September 19 to October 31, with wagon rides to a pumpkin patch, pig racing, and more. Admission price does not include apples or pumpkins. 34345 Snickersville Tpk., Bluemont, $11–$13 Monday–Friday, $13–$15 Saturday and Sunday

Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields
September 26–November 3
Get pumpkins while jumping pillows and slides for some extra entertainment. Admission includes one pumpkin and sunflowers. Temple Hall Farm Regional Park: 15855 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg, $12 Monday-Friday, $15 Saturday and Sunday, free for kids 2 and under

Wegmeyer Farms
September 19–October 31
Pick pumpkins where you take clippers and a wheelbarrow and head to the field to find your own pumpkins and gourds. 38299 Hughesville Rd., Hamilton

Yankey Farms Nokesville
Opening day TBA
Pick your pumpkin off the vine by hand, visit the animals, run the corn maze scavenger hunt, and ride the cow train. 11812 Bristow Rd., Bristow

Buckland Farm Market
Open daily
Pick your own apples, pumpkins, gourds, and other seasonal vegetables and fruits. Enjoy  fresh-pressed apple cider, hot pumpkin cider, apple cider doughnuts, hayrides, and other kid-friendly activities. 4484 Lee Hwy., New Baltimore

Hartland Orchard and Green Truck Farm
September–November 1
The farm offers apple and other tree-fruit picking and pick-your-own pumpkins and winter squashes. Only cash and checks accepted for the pick-your-own-apples. 3205 Hartland Ln., Markham

Hollin Farms
Hours posted weekly
Get apples, pumpkins, winter squash, fall greens (lettuce, kale, arugula, bok choi, mustard greens, turnips, and radishes), and dig-your-own potatoes and peanuts. 1524 Snowden Rd., Delaplane

Messick’s Farm Market Fall Festival
Saturdays and Sundays, September 19–October 25
Eexplore the pumpkin patches and challenge the corn maze, slides, the massive bounce pillow, hayrides, and get in some snuggles at the petting zoo. 6025 Catlett Rd., Bealeton, $10-$16, free for kids 3 and under

Stribling Orchard
Wednesdays–Sundays
Pick pumpkins and apples. Then visit with farm animals and shop in the Harvest House market for cider, honey, jams and jellies, salsas, hot sauces, local cheese and eggs, Virginia peanuts, cookbooks, and fresh baked goods. 11587 Poverty Hollow Ln., Markham

Belvedere Plantation
September 12-November 7
Pick your own pumpkins or get already picked pumpkins at the market. Take a hayride or wagon ride around the farm. Saturday nights in October feature a fireworks display above the pond. 1410 Belvedere Dr., Fredericksburg, $18.95–$27.95 online, $5 fee added to ticket price when purchased at the gate

Snead’s Farm Fall Festival
September 26–November 1
Pick pumpkins, enjoy hayrides, buy apple cider, feed the animals, and have a picnic. 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, $15-$20

Braehead Farm
September 26–October 25
Pose for fall photos, hayrides, a sunflower walk, and a corn maze add to the post-pumpkin picking fun at this Fall Festival. 1130 Tyler St., Fredericksburg, $6-15, free for children 2 and under.

Check Before You Go

Pick-your-own schedules can change from year to year—and sometimes from week to week. Weather, temperatures and other growing conditions can affect when apples and pumpkins are ready for picking. Before heading out from Alexandria, check the farm’s website or social media pages for current picking dates, hours, crop availability and any reservation requirements.