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15 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Washington, DC

Compare 15 pumpkin patches and fall farms near DC — Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, Frederick County and the District — with 2026 dates and prices.

Updated August 19, 2026

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Fall Festivals Near Washington, DC

2026 fall festivals near DC: Cox Farms, Butler's Orchard, the Maryland Renaissance Festival and Gaver Farm — confirmed dates and what a ticket buys.

Updated August 19, 2026

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