It's the most wonderful time of the year! Fall is almost here! The time for festivals, apple picking and exporing new places is upon us. Here are my top picks for five fun things to do with your kids in our area this weekend:
Clarendon Day
Location: Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
When: Saturday, September 21st 11am - 6pm
Cost: FREE! Food and amusements extra!
There will be food trucks, live music, a 5K/10K and more! Expect loads of people and activities galore including face painting and photo ops with the Nationals Presidents! For more details click here!
Taste of Georgetown
Location: K Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street
When: Sunday, September 22nd 11am - 4pm
Cost: FREE! Tastes and wine are extra.
Grab a stroller and bring the whole family to stroll around the Taste of Georgetown. There will be a kid's corner with face painting and coloring. Dogs are welcome! For more details and address information click here!
Apple Gala & Fresh Cider Fest
Location: Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135
When: Daily, 9am - 6pm
Cost: $10/child, $12/adult (weekday admission is less)
Weekends are extra special at GCF in the Fall! Pick apples, listen to live music, roast marshmallows, and learn how cider was made back in the day on an antique cider press with cider pressing demos. For more details and exact location, click here.
Caboose Commons Oktoberfest Birthday Bash
Location: 2918 Eskridge Road, Merrifield (across the street from Mosaic District)
When: Saturday, 12pm - 7pm
Cost: FREE!
Life size games, pet adoptions, food, drinks and more. Their patio is amazing and it's a great spot for kids! For more details, visit the calendar here.
Cox Farms Fall Festival
Location: 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120
When: Daily, 10am - 6pm (Saturday, 9/21 kicks off their full season)
Cost: $7 - $20 at peak times - Check their website for exact pricing per day
Hayrides, milking, farm chores, slides and a kiddie zone. Cox Farms is a blast! For more details: Visit the event information here.
Find all the details about these events and many more in Macaroni Kid’s events calendar here. We keep it updated with all of the family-friendly events in our area so that you can spend less time looking for something to do and more quality time with your kids.
Have fun!
