Jump into Fall with our list of Things To Do In October. Whether you are looking for a spooky Halloween event, a romantic wine outing or some family fun – we’ve got you covered.
1.Fall Fredericksurg Brewfest 2020
Enjoy an afternoon of CRAFT BEER, live music, food and fun. Craft brewers from all over the region will be sampling some of their award winning beers. There will also be a select number of Virginia Wineries and Distilleries sampling beverages as well. Live Music acts will take the stage throughout the day. This event supports Community Outreach Inc.
Saturday, October 3, 11-4//Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
2. Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Enjoy an evening of wine tasting on the grounds of Mount Vernon. Taste unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours at George Washington’s estate. Bring a blanket and relax on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Advance tickets required,
October 9-11, Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
3. Warrenton Oktoberfest
Enjoy an afternoon of German beer and fundraising. The Warrenton Oktoberfest is a fundraising activity of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The celebration includes a variety of German delicacies, beer, games and a live Oompah band. Each ticket comes with a $10 coupon to use at the food pavilion or bakery.
October 9 -10//St. John the Evangelist School, 111 John E Mann St, Warrenton, VA 20186
4. Go Apple Picking
Who is ready for apple cobbler? Nothings says the arrival of Fall more than apple picking season and it is in full swing. Two area orchards offer pick your own apples or if you are pressed for time buy a bag of already picked apples. Check website for updates on hours
5. Hartland Orchards
Hartland Orchard, 3064 Hartland Lane, Markham, VA 22643
Hollin Farms
Hollin Farms, 1524 Snowden Road, Delaplane, VA 20144
6. Catch a Comedy Show
Drew Lynch will be performing live at The Birchmere. Lynch, who rose to fame on America’s Got Talent will be hosting 2 shows. Tickets available on Ticketmaster.
October 22-23, 7:30//Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA
7. Reston Farm Fall Fest
Pack the kids and head to the Reston Farm Fall Fest. Kids can enjoy the pumpkin moon bounce, bouncy slides, inflatable corn maze, train rides and farm animals. An online ticket purchase for specific entry time is required to enter the Fall Fest.
Through Nov 1//Reston Farm, 10800 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston, VA 20190
8. Take a Drive and See the Fall Foliage
There is no better way to enjoy Fall foliage than taking a scenic drive. Fairfax County has curated five scenic drives to take with the best views of the Fall foliage. Pack a picnic and take a drive this month or check out some of the restaurants and wineries included on the scenic drive list.
9. Nightmare Alley
The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton transforms its usual haunted trail attraction into Northern Virginia’s first-ever Haunted Drive-Thru. Zombies, swamp creatures, creepy clowns and scary dolls are among 13 different scary scenes taking up residence at the Workhouse campus during the month of October.
Weekends, October 2-31//The Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079
10. Death Comes to Carlyle House
Halloween at Carlyle House. The historic home, where John Carlyle passed away in 1780, is offering special tours on select evenings in October. Get a peek into Alexandria founder and wealthy merchant Carlyle’s mansion, and learn what death and mourning was like in the 18th century. Reservations are required as space is limited. All COVID-procedures will be in place during this tour.
Select evenings in October//The Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
