All The NoVA Farms Where You Should Pick Your Apples and Pumpkins at This Fall

Now that fall is here, we’ve all got apple cider and pumpkin picking on the brain. If you have either “visit a pumpkin patch” or “pick apples” on your fall bucket list, there are plenty of options around NoVA. Here’s where you should spend a day in the outdoors picking fruits and gourds for the season.

ARLINGTON

Arlington Farmers Market
Saturdays through December 31, 8 a.m.-noon
The Arlington Farmers Market in Courthouse offers a wide selection of pumpkins, apples, and locally sourced flowers from vendors like Twin Springs Fruit Farm and Cowbell Kitchen. N. 14th St. and N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington

DePaul’s Urban Farm
Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
DePaul’s is your one-stop shop for all things fall. Come for the pumpkins, gourds, sunflowers, and wreaths; stay for the apple cider doughnuts and autumnal sweets. 2599 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna

ALEXANDRIA

Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill
October 1-31, times vary
If you’re short on pumpkins, gourds, or baked goods, pick some up at this church. All proceeds benefit area charities. 3606 Seminary Rd., Alexandria

Nalls Produce
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Not only can you buy pumpkins, produce, and mums at the market, but you can also make a morning or afternoon of it at the Pumpkin Hill play yard, where there are crawling tubes, lots of hay, and great spaces for photo-ops. 7301 Beulah St., Alexandria

FAIRFAX

Cox Farms
September 17-18, Thursday-Monday September 24-November 7, November 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pick up pumpkins, apples, apple cider, kettle corn, and an assortment of pies from Mom’s Apple Pie at Cox Farms’ Festival Market. While you’re there, you can also check out the farm’s other Fall Festival offerings like their hayrides, cornfield, farm animals, kids activities, and live entertainment. 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville

Burke Nursery & Garden Centre Fall Festival
October 1-31
The pumpkin playground and hayrides are closed this season, but pumpkin picking and pony rides will keep kids busy at Burke Nursery. Don’t forget to snap a family picture by one of the Halloween-inspired backdrops. 9401 Burke Road, Burke

Hidden Gems Farm
Open daily except Tuesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Pick-your-own pumpkins starting October 1
Whether you’re here for a scheduled play time with their resident goats or dropping in to pick your own pumpkins, this family-owned farm makes for a great fall activity. Be sure to check out their collection of soaps and lotions, made with fresh goat milk right from the farm. 6745 Bull Run Post Office Rd., Centreville

Krop’s Crops Fall Fun
September-November
Winchester apples, pumpkins, squash, and gourds are the Krop’s Crops you can get your hands on. They also offer fresh-pressed apple cider, mums, fall decorations made by local artists, and hayrides for the family. 11110 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls

LOUDOUN

Crooked Run Orchard
Hours vary
This farm has a variety of apples available for picking, and wholesale pumpkins and gourds are on hand for purchase. 37883 E. Main St., Purcellville

Great Country Farms
Apple gala and corn maze September 1-30; Pumpkin Harvest will run October 1-31
Visitors can pick their own apples, grapes, and pumpkins and have access to playgrounds, kid-friendly activities, and animals. The market includes homemade canned projects, fresh vegetables, animal feed, and decor. Join in on the fall festivities with pumpkin picking, marshmallow roasting, and the Great Country Farms corn maze. 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont

Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch
October 1-31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Take a family trip to Temple Hall Farm for some much-needed pumpkins. Spend the day searching through the entire pumpkin patch, then head over to the jumping pillows and slides for some extra entertainment. Temple Hall Farm Regional Farm: 15855 Limestone School Road, Leesburg

Wegmeyer Farms
Opening September 24
Arrive at one of three locations for pick-your-own pumpkins and wholesale options. Customers are given clippers and a wheelbarrow and directed to the field where they can look for their own pumpkins and gourds. 38299 Hughesville Rd., Hamilton

Pumpkin Village
September 17-October 31, Wednesdays-Mondays, hours vary
Head to Pumpkin Village for a variety of family-centered activities, including scavenger hunts, outdoor play areas, and animals. Pumpkins and snacks are available for purchase. 19270 James Monroe Hwy., Leesburg

PRINCE WILLIAM

Yankey Farms Nokesville
October 1-31, Fridays-Sundays, hours vary
Wander around 3 acres of land to pick your pumpkin off the vine by hand at Yankey Farms’ pumpkin patch. Then the family can play with farm animals, attempt the corn maze scavenger hunt, ride the cow train, climb on hay piles and slides, and cruise on pedal tractors. 14039 Owls Nest Rd., Nokesville

FAUQUIER

Buckland Farm Market
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
This traditional pick-your-own farm offers apples, pumpkins, gourds, and other seasonal vegetables and fruits, plus fresh-pressed apple cider, hot pumpkin cider, apple cider doughnuts, hayrides, and other kid-friendly activities. 4484 Lee Hwy., New Baltimore

Hartland Farm, Hartland Orchard, and Green Truck Farm
Hours vary
Three farms under one family. Each year, the Hartland Farm offers pumpkin patches, a corn maze, and a fun field; Hartland Orchard has apple and other tree-fruit picking; and Green Truck Farm features pick-your-own berries, plus pumpkins and winter squashes for the fall season. The fun field will not open at Hartland Farm this year, but there will be plenty of pumpkins available to pick. 3205 Hartland Ln., Markham

Hollin Farms
Hours posted weekly
A family farm run for generations. Here you’ll get apples, pumpkins, winter squash, fall greens (lettuce, kale, broccoli, arugula, bok choy, mustards, turnips, and radishes), and dig-your-own potatoes and peanuts. Head to the farm from September through October for pumpkins and apples. 1524 Snowden Rd., Delaplane

Messick’s Farm Market
September 24-October 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
A day at Messick’s Farm is a fall dream for the little ones. Not only can they explore the pumpkin patches, they can also frolic in the corn maze, zip down the slides, jump on the massive air pillow, get creative with crunckin painting, hop on hay rides, and get in some snuggles at the petting zoo. 6025 Catlett Rd., Bealeton

Stribling Orchard
Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
A tradition for many Northern Virginia families, Stribling Orchard is the place to go for picking pumpkins and apples. You can also 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

FREDERICKSBURG

Belvedere Plantation
September 17-November 6, times vary
Guests of the Great Pumpkin Patch have the chance to pick their own pumpkins or grab some from the market. Enjoy a hayride around the farm while you’re there, and if you stop in on a Friday or Saturday night, you may see a Great Pumpkin of the Peanuts TV special variety. 1410 Belvedere Dr., Fredericksburg

Snead’s Farm
September 24-October 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Fall Festival welcomes you to pick pumpkins, explore the farm, buy apple cider, feed the animals, and have a fall picnic. On weekends, enjoy delicious meals and snacks from local vendors that include Sunken Well Tavern Barbecue, Nance’s Pizza Over, and Three Ladies Homemade Pickles. 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg

Braehead Farm
October 1-31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pumpkin decorating, hay rides, a sunflower walk, and a corn maze add to the post-pumpkin picking fun at this Fall Festival. And don’t miss out on the Braehead Farm BBQ, offering some gluten-free items. 1130 Tyler St., Fredericksburg

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