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This is less of a “quick pumpkin stop” and more of a make-a-day-of-it kind of outing. Cherry Blossom Parent Tip: Buy tickets before you go. Cox Farms sells Fall Festival tickets online only, and popular days can sell out. Cox Farms Fall Festival Details & Tickets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e70ce167131920cb401d23/a706e9fd-27f5-4373-8a96-27fba3a3902b/Screenshot+2026-10-05+at+4.15.41%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Best Fall Activities Near DC for Kids & Families (2026) - Pick a Pumpkin at Great Country Farms Great Country Farms | Bluemont, VA September 19–October 31, 2026 ⏰ Open daily, 9 AM–5 PM Best for: Pumpkin picking + classic farm fun There’s something extra fun about letting the kids actually head into the field and choose the pumpkin. Great Country Farms celebrates its Fall Pumpkin Harvest throughout October with pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, cider donuts, marshmallow roasting, pig races, cider-pressing demonstrations, and plenty of farm activities. 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