Although DC is known for Spring, Fall is my favorite time. As the crisp bite of autumn begins to take the edge off the Summer heat, the locals crawl back out from their air-conditioned haze and wander to the many fall festivals and harvest events that punctuate each weekend. Although it is sometimes planned at the last minute, the Rosslyn Jazz Festival usually happens in mid-September. Here are a few of the fun things to look forward to:
Upcoming Events:
September 22: Virginia Fleet DJs Music Conference Registration - Virginia Fleet Dj Music Conference September 22-24, 2023
September 23: Brownies: Outdoor Adventurer - Tudor Place - Identify bugs, birds and other wildlife at this urban garden adventure while earning your Outdoor Adventurer and Bugs badges.
October 12: Tudor Nights: Out of Print: Literary Treasures from Tudor Place - Tudor Place - Embrace your inner bookworm and discover what topics and stories intrigued Peter family members across time.
Big Fall Ideas in Washington, DC:
DC’s Newest (free) Museum
Planet Word
Über Guide to Baltimore: 3 Days in Charm City
Baltimore
The Top 5 Public Lakes Near Washington, DC
The 5 Best Zoos Near Washington, DC
Secret Spots to Collect Fossils
Purse (Nanjemoy WMA)
The Best Birding Near DC
Take your sweet time at Frying Pan Park
Frying Pan Farm Park - Parking Lot
The 7 Best WMAs Near DC
Meander through the Oatlands Plantation and Gardens
Oatlands Plantation Lane
Hike the Gathland State Park trails
Gathland State Park
Hike Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park
3 hours at Raven Rocks Trailhead on the Virginia State Line
Raven Rocks Trailhead
DC gardens, nature centers, and easy walks
Best kid-friendly hikes in DC
10 Badass Mountain Biking Trails near Washington, DC
Hike the Potomac: 30 Best Places to Explore Along the C&O Canal and Potomac Heritage Trail
9 Spots to Golf and Putt near DC
Stroll Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Hwy
Discover art & history in Occoquan
Occoquan Historic District
The Ultimate Guide to the Smithsonian & National Mall
600 Independence Ave SW
Wander Mawavi (Prince William Forest Park), the largest National Park in the DMV
Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center
Get lost in Meadowlark Gardens
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens & Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights
Fall Festival at Cox Farms
Cox Farms
Apple Gala & Cider Fest
Great Country Farms
The Maryland Renaissance Festival at Revel Grove
Maryland Renaissance Festival (MDRF)