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Washington, DC · Maryland suburbs · Northern Virginia
Cox Farms Fall Festival, plus farm adventures and a neighborhood festival.
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September–November 2026 · United States
Pumpkin patches, apple picking, gardens and outdoor adventures in nine US cities. Find five family outings per area, with seasonal dates and practical planning notes.

1 family outings
Washington, DC · Maryland suburbs · Northern Virginia
Cox Farms Fall Festival, plus farm adventures and a neighborhood festival.
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4 family outings
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island
Ancient Playground in Central Park, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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5 family outings
San Francisco + Peninsula outings in Millbrae and Woodside
Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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4 family outings
Lakefront music, neighborhood festivals and a car-free bike ride
Maggie Daley Park Play Garden, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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5 family outings
Boston city outings + a clearly marked Amesbury farm day trip
Honey Pot Hill Orchards, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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4 family outings
Los Angeles · South Bay · Malibu · Long Beach
The Huntington Gardens, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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4 family outings
Seattle · Bremerton · Monroe · Puyallup
Discovery Park Loop Trail, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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5 family outings
Atlanta · Dunwoody · Marietta · Stone Mountain
Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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5 family outings
Philadelphia · Doylestown / Bucks County
Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland, plus gardens, parks and outdoor escapes.
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