NoVA Farms Where You Can Pick Apples and Pumpkins 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

DePaul’s Urban Farm

Open daily

DePaul’s is your one-stop shop for all things fall. Come for the pumpkins, gourds, mums, and wreaths; stay for the apple cider doughnuts and autumnal sweets. 2599 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna

ALEXANDRIA

Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill

October 4

The 32nd annual pumpkin patch is back with pumpkins of all sizes. This popular spot in Alexandria has pumpkins, gourds, and baked goods. All proceeds benefit more than 25 charities. 3606 Seminary Rd., Alexandria

Nalls Produce

Open daily

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, which is set to open on September 27. The free play area includes crawling tubes, lots of hay, and great spaces for photo-ops. 7310 Beulah St., Alexandria

FAIRFAX

Cox Farms

Select days from September 20–November 9

There’s plenty of fall fun to be had at Cox Farms. Head over to the festival market to pick up pumpkins, apples, apple cider, kettle corn, and an assortment of pies from Mom’s Apple Pie. If you want to spend more time at the farm, grab tickets to the Fall Festival to take a hayride, get lost in the corn maze, visit farm animals, and enjoy kids activities and live entertainment. 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville, Fall Festival admission $10–$25, free for kids under 2

Burke Nursery & Garden Centre

September 20–October31

Find pumpkins, apples, and gourds here, as well as locally sourced organic honey. Don’t forget to snap a family picture by one of the Halloween-inspired backdrops. 9401 Burke Rd., Burke

Hidden Gems Farm

Open daily; pick-your-own pumpkins TBA

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 the collection of soaps and lotions, made with fresh goat milk right from the farm. The farm accepts cash and Venmo only. The pumpkin patch opens September 30. 6745 Bull Run Post Office Rd., Centreville, $1 entrance fee for the pumpkin patch, free for children 2 or younger

Krop’s Crops

This Great Falls farm experienced a fire that devastated much of its property this year, but it’s still open with limited offerings. Stop by to pick out a pumpkin and ride a hayride, or book a campfire for your group. 11110 Georgetown Pk., Great Falls

LOUDOUN

Crooked Run Orchard

Open Saturdays and Sundays

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

Open daily

Visitors can pick their own apples and pumpkins at one of the farm’s fall festivals. Visit through September 18 for a corn maze and an apple harvest, with live music, marshmallow roasting, and more on Saturdays and Sundays. October is pumpkin season, with the Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival running October 1 to 31, with wagon rides to a pumpkin patch, pig racing, and more. Admission price does not include apples or pumpkins. 34345 Snickersville Tpk., Bluemont, $10–$12 Monday–Friday, $12–$16 Saturday and Sunday

Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Fields

September 27–November 2

Take a family trip to Temple Hall Farm for your 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. Admission includes one pumpkin and sunflowers. Temple Hall Farm Regional Park: 15855 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg, $15, free for kids 2 and under

Wegmeyer Farms

September 20–October 31

Take a trip to Hamilton 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

PRINCE WILLIAM

Yankey Farms Nokesville

Opening day TBA

Wander around the patch to pick your pumpkin off the vine by hand at Yankey Farms’ pumpkin patch. Then the family can visit the animals, attempt the corn maze scavenger hunt, ride the cow train, and have fun in the play area. 11812 Bristow Rd., Bristow

FAUQUIER

Buckland Farm Market

Open daily

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 Orchard and Green Truck Farm

September–End of October

Two farms under one family. Each year, Hartland Orchard has apple and other tree-fruit picking and Green Truck Farm features pick-your-own pumpkins and winter squashes in September and October. 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, arugula, bok choi, mustard greens, 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 Fall Festival

Saturdays and Sundays, September 20–October 26

A day at Messick’s Farm is a fall dream for the little ones. Not only can they explore the pumpkin patches, but they can also frolic in the corn maze, zip down the slides, jump on the massive bounce pillow, hop on hayrides, and get in some snuggles at the petting zoo. 6025 Catlett Rd., Bealeton, $15, free for kids 3 and under

Stribling Orchard

Wednesdays–Sundays

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

Through November 1

Guests of the Fall Harvest Festival have the chance to pick their own pumpkins or grab some from the market. Note: Belvedere is cashless, so bring your credit or debit card. Enjoy a hayride or wagon ride around the farm, and if you stop in on a Saturday night in October, take in the festive fireworks display above the pond. 1410 Belvedere Dr., Fredericksburg, $17.95–$26.95

Snead’s Farm Fall Festival

September 27–November 2

The Fall Festival welcomes you to pick pumpkins, enjoy unlimited hayrides, explore the farm, buy apple cider, feed the animals, and have a fall picnic. On weekends, enjoy delicious meals and snacks from local vendors. Pumpkins are not included in the price of admission. 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, ticket prices TBA

Braehead Farm

September 27–October 26

Fall photos, hayrides, 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 delicious meats and gluten-free items. Fall Festival admission does not include pumpkins. 1130 Tyler St., Fredericksburg, $15, free for children 2 and under 

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