Petting zoo & animal events in the DC area

Meet the ranger at the front of the Visitor Center Barn. · Oxon Hill

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of Oxon Hill Farm! Learn about the history of the land on which Oxon Cove Park now stands while also meeting our resident farm animals. From goats to mules and horses to pigs, our animals are excited to meet you! This program is great for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult fo…

10 AM – 3 PM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

(4-7 yrs.) Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, help us decorate for the party and read a story. We will enjoy drinks and cookies in a special environmentally friendly tea set and meet one of our animals.Sign up for sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

10 AM – 2 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

MOO! OINK! CLUCK! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about different animals that live on the farm. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must re…

10 AM – 2 PM·Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station

During our October Open House, you can enjoy two special events! Learn about Animal and Human Brains from 11 am to 1pm: Members of the Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroscience from The George Washington University will bring a pop-up exhibit featuring 3D brain models for fun hands-on activities to explore how brains co…

10 AM – 6 PM·Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120

Northern Virginia's biggest fall festival: giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick-your-own pumpkins. Sept 19 - Nov 8, 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sept/Oct 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm); November 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Chantilly Regional Library — Chantilly Meeting Room

Frying Pan Farm Park is coming to you! Meet an animal friend, make a craft, and learn more about our farm's history & residents. For students in grades K-6. Space is limited. Please register only grade appropriate students.

9 AM – 6 PM·Butler's Orchard, 22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

Montgomery County's pick-your-own pumpkin festival: hayrides, jump pads, a corn maze, hayloft jumping, farm animals, slides, pedal tractors and live music. Sept 19 - Nov 1, 2026, Wednesday-Sunday plus Columbus Day. Wed-Fri 1-6pm; Sat, Sun and Columbus Day 9am-6pm, last entry 4:30pm. Advance reservations are strongly en…

10 AM – 6 PM·Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120

Northern Virginia's biggest fall festival: giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick-your-own pumpkins. Sept 19 - Nov 8, 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sept/Oct 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm); November 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).

1 PM – 4 PM·Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Come check out the wonderful and varied world of modern board games. Play various tabletop games that are simple to learn and fun to master. This is a great way to meet new people.

1 PM – 6 PM·Butler's Orchard, 22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

Montgomery County's pick-your-own pumpkin festival: hayrides, jump pads, a corn maze, hayloft jumping, farm animals, slides, pedal tractors and live music. Sept 19 - Nov 1, 2026, Wednesday-Sunday plus Columbus Day. Wed-Fri 1-6pm; Sat, Sun and Columbus Day 9am-6pm, last entry 4:30pm. Advance reservations are strongly en…

9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

MOO! OINK! CLUCK! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about different animals that live on the farm. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must re…

10 AM – 6 PM·Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120

Northern Virginia's biggest fall festival: giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick-your-own pumpkins. Sept 19 - Nov 8, 2026, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sept/Oct 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm); November 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).

1 PM – 6 PM·Butler's Orchard, 22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

Montgomery County's pick-your-own pumpkin festival: hayrides, jump pads, a corn maze, hayloft jumping, farm animals, slides, pedal tractors and live music. Sept 19 - Nov 1, 2026, Wednesday-Sunday plus Columbus Day. Wed-Fri 1-6pm; Sat, Sun and Columbus Day 9am-6pm, last entry 4:30pm. Advance reservations are strongly en…