Best Pumpkin Patches Near Aldie, VA: 6 Places to Visit This Fall

There is something about fall in Northern Virginia that makes you want to get outside. Crisp mornings, changing leaves, apple cider, pumpkins on the porch — and, of course, a trip to the pumpkin patch.

If you live in Aldie, South Riding or the surrounding area, you don't have to go far to find everything from a simple pick-your-own pumpkin experience to a full-blown fall festival with hayrides, animals, corn mazes and enough activities to keep the family busy for hours.

Here are six pumpkin patches near Aldie, VA worth putting on your fall list in 2026.

Pumpkin Patches Near Aldie, VA for Every Kind of Fall Day

Not every pumpkin patch is the same. Some are destinations where you'll spend most of the day. Others are better when what you really want is a beautiful pumpkin, a little country scenery and considerably less production.

Here's how I'd choose.

1. Cox Farms — Centreville

Best for: The full fall-festival experience

For families in South Riding especially, Cox Farms is the obvious place to start. Its Fall Festival has become a Northern Virginia tradition, with its famous hayride, giant slides, farm animals, rope swings, themed play areas, live entertainment and plenty more.

The 2026 Fall Festival runs September 19 through November 8, with varying ticket prices depending on the date. Admission includes a patch pumpkin to take home. If you only want fall goodies rather than the festival, the Festival Market doesn't require admission.

Janelle's take: Choose Cox when the pumpkin is almost beside the point. You're going for the whole fall day.

2. Wegmeyer Farms — Hamilton

Best for: People who really care about the pumpkins

If your goal is finding something more interesting than a standard orange carving pumpkin, this is the one I'd put high on the list.

Wegmeyer grows more than 50 pumpkin varieties, including heirloom varieties in different shapes and colors. Its 2026 pick-your-own season at the Hamilton Home Farm runs September 19 through October 31, Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations are required.

This is also a particularly good choice if you're decorating your porch and want pumpkins with different colors, shapes and textures rather than six identical orange ones.

Janelle's take: This might be my pick for the person who comes home saying, “I went for two pumpkins and somehow bought nine.”

3. Great Country Farms — Bluemont

Best for: Making a day of it

Great Country Farms gives you the classic Loudoun County fall-country experience. Its Fall Pumpkin Harvest runs September 19 through October 31, with wagon rides out to the fields, pick-your-own pumpkins, a 2026 corn maze, farm animals, giant slides, jumping pillows and a large play area. And yes, there are fresh cider donuts.

One thing to know before you go: pumpkins aren't included with admission. They're purchased separately, so budget accordingly. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Janelle's take: Do this when you want the drive west to be part of the experience. Pumpkin picking + Blue Ridge scenery is hard to beat.

4. Temple Hall Farm — Leesburg

Best for: Pumpkins + flowers

This one has a nice twist. At Temple Hall Farm, you can pick a pumpkin and cut a flower bouquet.

The 2026 Pumpkin Patch & Flower Fields season runs September 26 through November 3, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities include wagon rides, farm animals, jumping pillows and hill slides, with pumpkin cannons and food available on weekends. Paid admission includes one pumpkin and flowers.

That combination also makes Temple Hall one of my favorites on this list for fall photos.

Janelle's take: Go for the pumpkin. Leave with flowers. I see absolutely no problem here.

5. Pumpkin Village Fall Fest — Leesburg

Best for: Families with younger kids

Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park combines fall-festival activities with the animal park, which makes it a particularly good option when you've got little ones who may be considerably more interested in animals and moon bounces than selecting the perfect heirloom gourd.

The 2026 festival runs September 19 through November 8 and includes giant hill slides, moon bounces, wagon rides, a petting zoo, pedal carts, a corn bin and weekend entertainment.

Janelle's take: If your child's attention span for actual pumpkin selection is approximately seven minutes, start here.

6. Yankey Farms — Bristow

Best for: A simpler pumpkin-patch experience

Sometimes you don't need an enormous fall festival. You just want to walk into a field and find a pumpkin.

Yankey Farms offers a more straightforward pick-your-own experience, with pumpkins in multiple sizes and colors and seasonal fall activities. It's a nice alternative for families who would rather spend an hour or two at a farm than commit most of the day to a large festival.

Janelle's take: Keep this one on the list when you want pumpkin picking to actually be about...picking a pumpkin.

Which Northern Virginia Pumpkin Patch Should You Choose?

If you're coming from Aldie or South Riding, I'd think about it this way: Cox Farms for the big tradition; Wegmeyer for serious pumpkin selection; Great Country Farms for an all-day Loudoun outing; Temple Hall for pumpkins and flowers; Pumpkin Village for younger children; and Yankey Farms when you're looking for something simpler.

And remember that fall farm conditions can change quickly. Hours, crop availability and ticket requirements can shift with weather and crowds, so check directly with the farm before heading out.

Make a Fall Day of It Near Aldie

Pumpkin picking is only part of what makes this time of year so good around here. You can pair your trip with apple picking, a scenic drive through Loudoun's countryside, a local winery or brewery, or simply head home with enough pumpkins to convince your neighbors you've opened a farm stand.

If apples are more your thing, I've also put together my guide to 6 places for apple picking near Aldie, VA

Hi, I'm Janelle Brevard, a local Realtor and Aldie resident who loves sharing the places, people and experiences that make this corner of Northern Virginia feel like home. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Aldie, South Riding or the surrounding area, I'd love to be a resource.